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Dr. Popovitz Discussing Calcium’s Benefits

“Calcium is one of the two most important nutrients our body needs for healthy and strong bones and muscles,” Dr. Popovitz says. Every time you lift a dumbbell, your muscle contracts, and this mineral gives muscles that cue to contract—and, therefore, grow. – Shape Magazine 3/16/13 Read the full article here in Shape Magazine, where Dr. Popovitz […]

Hands-On Therapy, Relief for Low Back Pain

The first step is to take a full history and do a physical exam to determine the cause of the back pain, said Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, co-founder of New York Bone and Joint Specialists, in New York City. “Is it joint-related, disc-related or arthritis? Is there anything broken?” he asked. Depending on what is causing the […]

Dr. Mizhiritsky in NY Post on Chandler’s Injury

“According to Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, a leading spine specialist affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Chandler’s diagnosis may not be serious if he only is experiencing neck stiffness and not a tingling sensation or weakness in his arm. If Chandler is experiencing those extra symptoms, the bulging disk could be a more serious issue down the […]

Dr. Popovitz, ABC News: Knee Surgery Alternative

“The meniscus is located in a shallow cup of cartilage on top of the leg bone, one on each side. Knobs on the end of the thigh bone move in the meniscus when you bend your knee. A tear often requires surgery, but it may not be the only option.” – ABC News 5/7/13 A torn meniscus, which […]

Dr. Popovitz in Newsday Regarding Shoe Inserts

“Orthopedists always thought that these inserts wouldn’t make much of a difference,” said Dr. Leon Popovitz, an orthopedic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “It’s good this study ultimately proved it.” Once the arthritis develops to the point where there is uneven pressure in the joint, or uneven wearing in the joint, using […]

Acetaminophen’s Effectiveness on Back Pain

Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, and co-founder of NY Bone and Joint Specialistsin New York City was interviewed by HealthDay for his expert opinion on a recent study which said  that “Acetaminophen May Not Help Against Back Pain.” “Everyone involved in the study received ongoing ‘good-quality advice and reassurance,’ which appears to be […]

Dr. Mizhiritsky Quoted in Live Science Article

Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky of NY Bone and Joint Specialists was interviewed for an article in Live Science which looks at a recent study that was published on Acetaminophen’s effect on Lower Back Pain.”This is the first study of its kind, so it’s tough to make a decision based on just one study,” said Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, a physical rehabilitation […]

Dr. Mizhiritsky in Story on Steroids, Shoulder Pain

Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician and co-founder of NY Bone and Joint Specialists, was recently interviewed regarding a study on steroids and their effect on shoulderpain.  His comments appeared in the article which was featured in U.S. News & World Report.Shoulder pain is a very common condition, and treatment decisions aren’t uniform, said Dr. Michael […]

Dr. Popovitz on Value of Knee Surgeries

Dr. Leon Popovitz, orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of NY Bone and Joint Specialists was interviewed by HealthDay (for a story on Philly.com) for his expert opinion on study that questioned the value of certain knee surgeries. “The new analysis reflects the findings of other research, said Dr. Leon Popovitz, an orthopedic surgeon at Lenox Hill […]

Dr. Shrikhande on Meet The Doctors

Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician at NY Bone and Joint Specialists in NYC, was interviewed by Newsmax TV regarding Spinal Cord Injuries. The interview was for a newer series the news outlet provides, called “Meet The Doctors.”  The show was syndicated on Direct TV, Dish Network, Roku, and Google TV, as well […]

Dr. Mizhiritsky Interviewed by Edmunds.com

Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor at NY Bone and Joint Specialists in New York City, was interviewed by Edmunds online car shopping magazine for his expert opinion on “Car Features for Drivers with Back Pain.” The folowing is an excerpt from the article: If you have back pain, avoid sport seats, […]

Dr. Shrikhande Quoted in CBS News Story

Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor at New York Bone and Joint Specialists in NYC, was recently interviewed by HealthDay for a story which was published on CBS News.  The story  was regarding the use of acetaminophen and it’s ineffectiveness for low back pain and arthritis, according to a recent study. The section of […]

New Orthopedic Doctor Offices – Hoboken & Englewood, NJ

NY BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS EXPANDS WITH ADDITION OF 2 NEW JERSEY LOCATIONS NY Bone and Joint Specialists is proud to announce the recent opening of our two New Jersey orthopedic offices. In addition to our locations in New York City, we now have new orthopedic offices in both Hoboken and Englewood, NJ. For many years, our […]

NY Bone and Joint Specialists welcomes Hip Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rupesh Tarwala to the team

Dr. Leon Popovitz and Dr. Michael Mizhiritsky, NYC physicians and owners of NY Bone and Joint Specialists, are very proud to announce the addition of highly acclaimed and extremely accomplished orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rupesh Tarwala. The NY Bone and Joint Specialists team warmly welcomes its newest addition based on his years of experience and long list of accomplishments in Hip […]

Dr. Shrikhande on Good Morning America

On September 17, 2015, Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician at NY Bone and Joint Specialists, was on Good Morning America to comment on a new pain device. Watch the full segment and see Dr. Shrikhande’s comments on the new device, below. ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos

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