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Lots of individuals find the idea of a knee replacement surgery intimidating. We get it. Over the years, there have been stories of surgeries gone wrong, as well as men and women who have had mixed results after a procedure. The reasons for complicated surgeries vary, but they range from inexperienced surgeons to bodies that […]
Retirement from your career brings a lot of changes, both exciting and overwhelming. Finally, you’ll be able to dictate your days as you see fit. No more waking up early or scheduling fun around your 9-to-5 job. You’ll have plenty of time to travel, pick up a leisurely game of golf, meet up with friends […]
There are many factors that decide whether or not an individual will need a joint replacement in his or her lifetime. Genetics play a role. Lifestyle factors play a part. And even gender and age can make a difference. Still, it seems abundantly clear that joints don’t discriminate. You can be young and at the […]
What’s it like to have a joint replacement? This is one of the more common questions I hear among patients in my New York clinics. If you have never had a major surgery, do not know anyone who has had a joint replacement, or are generally unfamiliar with the process, the concept can seem a […]
You’ve probably heard people say that the best defense is a good offense. While this is mostly used in reference to sports, it actually holds true in the medical field as well. There’s a lot to be said for prevention and preventative care, especially when it comes to avoiding bigger issues in the future. Just […]
When it comes to receiving an accurate and long-lasting joint replacement, it’s hard to deny that technology has significantly advanced the field and changed the way we think about surgery. This is certainly true across the New York area–and it is incredibly apparent in my clinic. Over the last several years, I have devoted a […]
One of the best things about my job is working with patients and getting them back to the activities they love so they can lead enjoyable lives in New York and beyond. Research shows that there are distinct connections between physical health and mental health, and I have had the opportunity to witness this firsthand. […]
In New York and around the world, people are living with chronic pain. The stats are staggering. According to AARP, a Harris Poll of 2,041 adults, commissioned by the American Osteopathic Association, found that 57 percent of those surveyed between the ages of 55 and 64 and half of those 65 or older have experienced […]
If a hip replacement is in your future, you are probably both excited and full of questions. People are often curious about how soon they can get into their normal routine following a total hip replacement. Like a lot of things, the answer varies from individual to individual, and your healing process and condition should […]
Thanks to significant advances in technology and procedure techniques, most knee replacements today go off without a hitch. However, from time to time, infection is possible, though its extent varies from situation to situation. Even when I don’t anticipate infection to occur, I like my New York patients to be aware of the possibility so […]