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Conditions & Treatments
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Shoulder Arthroscopy – Arthroscopic Surgery
WHAT IS SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY? Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. It usually …
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Rotator Cuff Tear
ROTATOR CUFF TEAR TREATMENT What do you do for a torn rotator cuff? Initial treatments for rotator cuff tears can include icing, …
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SLAP Tear (Shoulder Labrum Tear)
HOW IS A SLAP TEAR TREATED? So you've decided to see a specialist for your shoulder pain. What happens next Depending on …
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Shoulder Replacement: Types, Surgery, & Recovery
If you’ve been experiencing chronic shoulder pain due to arthritis or degeneration, and conservative treatment methods have not eased your …
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Shoulder Dislocation First Time Or Recurrent (Bankart)
DISLOCATED SHOULDER SYMPTOMS How to tell if your shoulder is dislocated? A shoulder is dislocated when the ball of the shoulder joint …
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
HOW TO FIX SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT Our doctors specialize in multiple treatments for shoulder impingement. In most cases, the simplest course of …
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Frozen Shoulder
WHAT IS FROZEN SHOULDER? Adhesive capsulitis, often referred to as frozen shoulder, is an inflammation of the shoulder capsule (the band …
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Biceps Tendon Rupture/ Tear
WHAT IS A BICEPS TEAR? A biceps tear is a rupture of one of the three tendons that connect the biceps …
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Shoulder Tendonitis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Recovery
WHAT IS TENDONITIS IN THE SHOULDER? Tendonitis can affect any tendon in the shoulder, resulting in burning pain, swelling, and a …
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Shoulder Fracture
As the junction of several bones, the shoulder is particularly susceptible to fractures. A break in any of these bones …
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Shoulder Dislocation
DISLOCATED SHOULDER TREATMENT How to Fix a Dislocated Shoulder? Treatment for a dislocated shoulder largely depends on the severity of the condition, …
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Arthroscopic Bankart Repair/ Stabilization
WHAT IS A BANKART LESION? A Bankart lesion (or Bankart tear) is a rupture of the cartilage or ligaments surrounding the …
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Biceps Tendon Repair
WHAT IS BICEPS TENDON REPAIR? Should conservative treatments fail, chronic biceps tendonitis, biceps instability, or a completely torn biceps tendon can be repaired …
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Trigger Point Injections
A trigger point is a highly-sensitive spot in a skeletal muscle that causes a great deal of pain, tenderness, and …
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Acute and Chronic Pain Management
A trigger point is a highly-sensitive spot in a skeletal muscle that causes a great deal of pain, tenderness, and …
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Bone Spurs in the Shoulder
WHAT IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME? Shoulder impingement syndrome, often referred to as shoulder bursitis, tendonitis impingement, swimmer's shoulder, tennis shoulder, or …
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Dead Arm
WHAT IS SHOULDER INSTABILITY? Chronic instability in the shoulder can have traumatic or non-traumatic causes. In most cases, however, it results …
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Fractures & Fracture Care
FRACTURES & TRAUMA The word “fracture” implies a broken bone. A bone may get fractured completely or partially and it is …
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Humerus Fracture (Broken Upper Arm)
WHAT IS A PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURE? A proximal humerus fracture is a break in the upper end of the humerus, the …
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Loose Bodies in the Shoulder
Pieces of dislodged bone or cartilage can be trapped in the synovium, the thin membrane surrounding the shoulder joint. These …
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Muscle Spasm
WHAT IS A MUSCLE SPASM? Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle. They can occur anywhere in the body, but …
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Shoulder Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to describe any condition in which there …
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Shoulder Clicking or Snapping
WHAT IS A SLAP TEAR (SHOULDER LABRUM TEAR)? A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum — a soft rim …
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Shoulder Dislocation
DISLOCATED SHOULDER SYMPTOMS How to tell if your shoulder is dislocated? A shoulder is dislocated when the ball of the shoulder joint …
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Symptoms & Tests
WHAT IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME? Shoulder impingement syndrome, often referred to as shoulder bursitis, tendonitis impingement, swimmer's shoulder, tennis shoulder, or …
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Shoulder Instability & Weakness
WHAT IS SHOULDER INSTABILITY? Chronic instability in the shoulder can have traumatic or non-traumatic causes. In most cases, however, it results …
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SLAP Tear: Shoulder Labrum Tear Symptoms & Tests
WHAT IS A SLAP TEAR (SHOULDER LABRUM TEAR)? A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum — a soft rim …
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AC Joint Separation
WHAT IS THE AC JOINT? The acromioclavicular joint is a cartilaginous junction between the collarbone and the acromion, a bony extension …
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Shoulder Trauma
As the junction of several bones, the shoulder is particularly susceptible to fractures. A break in any of these bones …
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Sprains & Strains
SPRAINS Elastic bands, called ligaments, connect bones together and hold joints in place. Ankles and knees are the most commonly sprained …
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Weightlifter's Shoulder
WHAT IS OSTEOLYSIS? Distal clavicular osteolysis or AC joint osteolysis, often referred to as weightlifter's shoulder, is an orthopedic condition characterized …
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Dislocated Shoulder: Treatment & Surgery
DISLOCATED SHOULDER TREATMENTHow to Fix a Dislocated Shoulder? Treatment for a dislocated shoulder largely depends on the severity of the …
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Knee Arthroscopy – Arthroscopic Surgery
WHAT IS ARTHROSCOPIC KNEE SURGERY? Many knee injuries can be treated with arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure performed by inserting a …
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ACL Tear
WHAT IS AN ACL TEAR? An ACL tear is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the most important …
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Chondromalacia Patella (Patellofemoral Syndrome)
WHAT IS CHONDROMALACIA OR RUNNER'S KNEE? Patellar chondromalacia, often referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee, is a condition …
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Total Knee Replacement
WHAT IS A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT? A total knee replacement entails the complete removal of the knee joint and the insertion …
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Patellar Dislocation
A dislocated kneecap (called the patella) occurs when the patella is dislodged or slips out of place from the trochlea, …
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MCL Tear: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
WHAT IS THE MCL? The medial collateral ligament, usually referred to simply as the MCL, is one of four ligaments that …
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Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain syndrome also called runner’s knee refers to pain under and around your kneecap. Patellofemoral pain is seen in …
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Meniscal Tears
WHAT IS A TORN MENSICUS? A torn meniscus is a ruptured cushion of cartilage in the knee. An injury frequently suffered …
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Knee Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
Because they’re repeatedly used throughout the day, the knees are much more vulnerable to trauma and overuse than other joints …
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ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the torn ligament of your knee with a tissue graft. The …
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Knee Cartilage Injury – Repair and Transplantation
TREATMENT Initial treatment includes physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections. Surgery to restore articular cartilage may be considered for patients …
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Loose Body in the Knee: Symptoms, Treatment, & Recovery
WHAT IS A LOOSE BODY IN THE KNEE? Loose bodies are generally pieces of bone and cartilage which become lodged in …
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Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
WHAT IS PATELLAR TENDONITIS? Patellar tendonitis is an inflammation of the patellar tendon, the piece of connective tissue which joins the …
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ACL Tear: Surgery & Recovery
WHAT IS ACL SURGERY? Since a torn ACL will not heal by itself, it is most often treated with arthroscopic surgery, …
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Partial Knee Replacement
WHAT IS PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT? A partial knee replacement consists of the removal of some of the knee joint, and the …
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Unicondylar Knee Replacement
INTRODUCTION Unicondylar Knee Replacement simply means that only a part of the knee joint is replaced through a smaller incision than …
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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
WHAT IS ARTHROSCOPIC KNEE SURGERY? Many knee injuries can be treated with arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure performed by inserting a …
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
WHAT IS THE IT BAND? The iliotibial band is a piece of fibrous tissue running from the hip to the knee. …
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Meniscal Injuries
WHAT IS A TORN MENSICUS? A torn meniscus is a ruptured cushion of cartilage in the knee. An injury frequently suffered …
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Knee Ligament Injuries
LIGAMENT INJURIES The knee is a complex joint which consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons that make joint movements easy …
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Knee Fracture
PATELLAR FRACTURE The patella (kneecap) is located in front of the knee, thereby serving as protection for the joint. Fractures can …
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Herniated Disc
WHAT IS A HERNIATED DISC? A herniated disc is caused by a tear or rupture in the outer ring of an …
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EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
WHAT IS AN EMG TEST? Electromyography, EMG for short, is a technique used to detect atypical nerve patterns, locate nerve injuries …
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain & Dysfunction
Sacroiliac joint pain or SI joint dysfunction is the result of too much or too little motion occurring at the …
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Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
WHAT IS SCIATICA (LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY)? Sciatica is caused by a compression or pinching of the nerves in the lower back, resulting …
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Degenerative Disc Disease
WHAT IS DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE? Degenerative disc disease is a common spinal condition in which the intervertebral discs in the spine …
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Trigger Point Injections
A trigger point is a highly-sensitive spot in a skeletal muscle that causes a great deal of pain, tenderness, and …
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Back Pain in Pregnancy
Back pain in pregnancy is a very common occurrence, effecting about two-thirds of pregnant women. This condition most often occurs …
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Interventional Pain Management
The purpose of interventional pain management is to provide relief of painful symptoms originating from irreversible conditions of the spine …
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Pain Management for Acute & Chronic Pain
Pain management physicians use conservative methods to treat symptoms of chronic or acute pain. Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions or injuries …
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Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness
NUMBNESS Numbness is the loss of feeling or tingling sensation in any area of the body. It is usually preceded by …
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Muscle Spasm
WHAT IS A MUSCLE SPASM? Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle. They can occur anywhere in the body, but …
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Lower Back Pain
The back is composed of a complex network of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments that run opposite the chest. It’s …
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Back Pain & Strain
Back pain affects at least 90% of Americans at some point in their lives, making it a very frequent complaint that Dr. …
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Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral compression fractures occur when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squeezed or compressed. The bone collapses when …
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Sprains & Strains
SPRAINS Elastic bands, called ligaments, connect bones together and hold joints in place. Ankles and knees are the most commonly sprained …
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Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints. There are several types of arthritis, the most common of which …
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Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
What is Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery? Patients with severe back pain caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or other spinal …
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Total Disc Replacement
What is Total Disc Replacement? Between the vertebrae in the spine are cartilage-filled discs that prevent the bones from rubbing against …
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Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, straddles the two main bones in the pelvic area — …
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common source of lower back pain in older patients. Many symptoms of aging result in …
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Spinal Fusion Surgery
What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? For patients with severe back pain from spinal abnormalities, an orthopedic specialist may recommend spinal fusion …
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Scoliosis, Kyphosis & Lordosis
The spine is the foundation of the musculoskeletal system. Responsible for stabilizing the upper body and maintaining proper posture, it …
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Back And Neck – Spine Care
At NY Bone and Joint Specialists, back and neck treatment and spine care are areas of orthopedic medicine in which …
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Spondylolisthesis: Symptoms, Treatment, & Surgery
What is Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is the displacement or dislocation of a vertebra. It most commonly occurs in the lower back, but it …
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Torticollis
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis occurs when the top of the head tilts to one side and the chin to the other. …
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Facet Joint Syndrome
What Is Facet Joint Syndrome? Facet joint syndrome, also known as osteoarthritis, affects the joints that lie behind each vertebrae and …
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Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral compression fractures occur when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squeezed or compressed. The bone collapses when …
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Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness
NUMBNESS Numbness is the loss of feeling or tingling sensation in any area of the body. It is usually preceded by …
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Lower Back Pain
The back is composed of a complex network of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments that run opposite the chest. It’s …
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Muscle Spasm
WHAT IS A MUSCLE SPASM? Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle. They can occur anywhere in the body, but …
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Back Pain & Strain
Back pain affects at least 90% of Americans at some point in their life, making it a very frequent complaint that Dr. …
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Herniated Disc
WHAT IS A HERNIATED DISC? A herniated disc is caused by a tear or rupture in the outer ring of an …
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Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)
WHAT IS CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY? Cervical radiculopathy, often called a pinched nerve, is a compression or impingement of a nerve in the …
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EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
WHAT IS AN EMG TEST? Electromyography, EMG for short, is a technique used to detect atypical nerve patterns, locate nerve injuries …
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Neck or Cervical Pain
The cervical region of the spine is referred to as the neck. This area consists of seven vertebrae, all connected …
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Degenerative Disc Disease
WHAT IS DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE? Degenerative disc disease is a common spinal condition in which the intervertebral discs in the spine …
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Cervical Spinal Stenosis
WHAT IS CERVICAL SPINAL STENOSIS? Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal as it runs through the neck. …
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Pain Management for Acute & Chronic Pain
Pain management physicians use conservative methods to treat symptoms of chronic or acute pain. Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions or injuries …
08
Interventional Pain Management
The purpose of interventional pain management is to provide relief of painful symptoms originating from irreversible conditions of the spine …
09
Trigger Point Injections
A trigger point is a highly-sensitive spot in a skeletal muscle that causes a great deal of pain, tenderness, and …
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Physical Therapy
WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY? Physical therapy, sometimes referred to as “PT”, is an area of rehabilitative health care that utilizes special …
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Cervical Spondylosis (Arthritis of the Neck)
Cervical Spondylosis refers to arthritis in the neck, a very common condition in elderly patients. Most people over the age …
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Sprains & Strains
SPRAINS Elastic bands, called ligaments, connect bones together and hold joints in place. Ankles and knees are the most commonly sprained …
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, more common in females, is comprised of a number of disorders that may occur when blood vessels …
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Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the muscles, vertebrae, and nerves of the neck undergo strain. This usually occurs when the head is …
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Muscle Spasm
WHAT IS A MUSCLE SPASM? Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle. They can occur anywhere in the body, but …
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Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness
NUMBNESS Numbness is the loss of feeling or tingling sensation in any area of the body. It is usually preceded by …
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Hip Arthroscopy: Surgery & Recovery
WHAT IS HIP ARTHROSCOPY? Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed on the hip joint. After making several small incisions …
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Hip Labral Tear: Symptoms & Conditions
WHAT IS A LABRAL HIP TEAR? A labral hip tear is a rupture of the acetabular labrum, which is the cartilage …
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Hip Impingement: Surgery & Recovery
HIP IMPINGEMENT TREATMENT WITHOUT SURGERY At New York Bone and Joint, we strongly encourage our patients to consider non-surgical rehabilitation. While …
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Hip Bursitis
WHAT IS BURSITIS OF THE HIP? Hip bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae in the hip, or the sacs of …
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Gluteus Medius Tears (Gluteus Medius Tendonitis): Symptoms & Treatment
GLUTEUS MEDIUS PAIN What causes it and what can you do? If you're feeling recurring pain at the side of your hip, …
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Hip Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
BEST-RATED NYC ORTHOPEDIC HIP SURGEONS At NY Bone and Joint Specialists, we take hip arthritis very seriously, as it can have …
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Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
INTRODUCTION Revision hip replacement means that part or all of your previous hip replacement needs to be revised. This operation varies …
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Hip Resurfacing Procedure
In the case of severe arthritis, surgery may help to restore function to your damaged joint as well as relieve …
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Femoracetabular Impingement
WHAT IS HIP IMPINGEMENT? Hip impingement, sometimes called femoracetabular impingement or FAI, refers to abnormal contact and friction between the bones …
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Hip Fracture Treatment
Hips have a stable ball and socket joint that supports our entire upper body and allows us to walk and move …
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Hip Anatomy: Conditions & Treatments
The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints, located between the thigh bone (femur) and the pelvis …
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Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD)
WHAT IS OSTEOCHONDRITIS DISSECANS? Osteochondritis dissecans is a fracturing or cracking of the articular cartilage, the material lining the end of …
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Muscle Spasm
WHAT IS A MUSCLE SPASM? Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle. They can occur anywhere in the body, but …
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Dislocated Hip
A dislocation of the hip occurs when the head of the femur (the ball of the hip joint) is separated …
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Total Hip Replacement Surgery
WHAT IS TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT? A hip replacement entails the removal of the hip joint and the insertion of a prosthetic …
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Arthroscopic Hip Surgery/Hip Arthroscopy in NYC
WHAT IS HIP ARTHROSCOPY? Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed on the hip joint. After making several small incisions …
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Snapping Hip Syndrome
A snapping hip is a condition in which snapping or popping sensation is felt or heard over the hip area …
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Hip Labral Tear: Surgery & Recovery
How to fix a torn labrum in the hip While most labral hip tears don't require surgery, cases that don't resolve …
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