The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog

Rheumatoid arthritis can be painful and debilitating, but with proper management, you can still live a productive life. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful joint disease that affects roughly 1.3 million adults in the U.S., making it hard for these individuals to work, exercise, and carry out day-to-day tasks. It can be debilitating, resulting in […]

Loose bodies in the joint could be a possible cause of knee pain. Find out what you can do about them. Knee pain affects about a quarter of adults, severely limiting mobility and quality of life as every step can be excruciatingly painful. Although knee pain can be traced to a number of causes, one reason […]

These exercises will get your painful knee back into shape in no time. Knee pain affects about 25% of the adult population and accounts for nearly 4 million primary care visits every year, according to one study. Having a painful and stiff knee joint makes walking and participating in your daily activities almost impossible. You […]

Want to stop the pain of patellar tendonitis? Avoid doing these five things. Knee pain is a common complaint among U.S. adults, with 25% reporting such pain. Although there can be several causes, ranging from arthritis to a ligament tear, patellar tendonitis ranks as one of the most frequent sources of knee pain.  Patellar tendonitis […]

Regenerative medicine uses the body’s own cells to heal injuries. Can it help you? If you’ve torn a tendon or suffer from chronic joint pain, regenerative medicine could be the answer to avoiding surgery. A fairly recent development in medical treatments, regenerative medicine uses the body’s own cells to promote healing and reduce pain from […]

Like other physical activities, gardening can be tough on your joints. But it doesn’t have to be if you utilize these joint-friendly tips.

The best way to feel confident going into your orthopedic surgery is to make sure you have all the information possible beforehand. Here are the questions to ask!

Your knee might not actually be the root cause of your knee pain. In fact, knee pain could be a sign of orthopedic trouble in another part of your body. Learn more.

Recovering from an ACL tear is possible, but it’s not going to happen on its own. Learn how treatment can help the process along.

Learn about an exciting new clinical trial being run by New York Bone and Joint Specialists’ own Dr. Leon Popovitz.

Ouch! You hurt your ankle. But is it a sprain, strain, or tear? Here’s how to tell the difference between these similar tendon and ligament injuries — and how to treat them. 

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Playing basketball is a hugely popular pastime — and for good reason! But if you aren’t careful, you can seriously injure yourself playing the game. Learn how to keep that from happening.

Many orthopedic injuries happen in the home, and spring cleaning is a perfect time to strain your muscles and joints. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them.

Winter is a great time to get outdoors — but it can carry some unexpected dangers if you aren’t careful. Find out how to prevent common winter injuries so you can head outside safely!