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How Long Does It Take to Recover from ACL Surgery? A Timeline Breakdown

Damaged your ACL? Skip the horror stories and learn what recovery looks like in the latest edition of From the Doctor’s Desk. If you’re a sports fan, you might associate ACL injuries with images of athletes hobbling off the playing field. But you don’t have to be a professional sports star to run the risk […]

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How New York Pain Care Specialists Treat Nerve Pain

Are you suffering from nerve pain? Meet with the nerve care specialists in New York City to start your recovery.  Yale Medicine estimates nerve pain affects more than 20 million Americans, often severely degrading their quality of life with what can be a chronic, debilitating condition.  Nerve pain can affect any part of the body, […]

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A Patient’s Guide to Choosing the Right Orthopedic Surgeon in New York

Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon is crucial to receiving care and treatment that works for you.  If you’re local to our office, you can be spoilt for choice when picking an orthopedic surgeon in New York. It’s important that you find a professional that fits your needs.  So, what should you look for in a […]

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The Top 6 Questions to Ask Your Spine Specialist in New York 

If you’re considering meeting with a spine specialist in New York or elsewhere, asking the right questions is essential to under your diagnosis.  An experienced orthopedic specialist or physical therapist can help you get a clearer picture of your situation, understand the cause of your pain, and, crucially, how to treat it. Try to get […]

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Your International Medical Tourism FAQs Answered

Medical tourism in the United States and beyond is a fast-growing sector, as patients turn to care options abroad in search of treatments. We clear up some common questions around the topic of medical tourism. If you’re considering traveling abroad for medical care, you aren’t alone. The practice has become increasingly commonplace in recent years […]

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Understanding Arthroscopic Surgery vs. Open Surgery

From small incisions to complex reconstructions, orthopedic surgery comes in different forms. When joint pain or mobility issues start interfering with daily life, conventional treatments like physical therapy, medications, and injections are often the first line of defense. However, if these non-surgical options fail to provide relief, surgical intervention may be necessary to restore function […]

Top 5 Benefits of Choosing Non-Surgical Orthopedic Treatments

Avoid surgery with regenerative medicine! Discover PRP and stem cell therapies for effective, non-surgical orthopedic pain relief at New York Bone and Joint Specialists.

When Should I Be Worried About My Back Spasms?

Back spasms usually resolve on their own, but if they don’t, you may need to seek medical attention.

5 Ways to Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

There are a variety of ways to add physical activity to your life this month.

10 Easy Orthopedic Exercises for Joint Health and Mobility

Want to get moving again without pain and stiffness? Try these 10 simple orthopedic exercises you can do at home.

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Is your shoulder stiff and painful? You may have a frozen shoulder. Luckily, it’s easily treated.

5 Orthopedic Conditions Affecting Feet You Should Know

You put a lot of pressure on your feet every day, and sometimes they ache. Here’s what you can do about it. Your feet may be the hardest working joints in your body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that every mile you walk puts 60 tons of pressure on each foot, so it’s […]

What Makes a Good Pair of Orthopedic Shoes? 

Do your feet ache all the time? It might be time for orthopedic shoes.

Why Surgery Should Be Your Physical Therapist’s Last Resort for Chronic Pain

Conservative therapy treatments can address your chronic pain without surgical intervention.

Ergonomic Essentials for a Healthy Spine: Tips for Proper Sitting and Lifting

Does your back hurt after work? It could be due to how your workplace is designed.

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