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Once you have had a hip replacement, you’ll probably be eager to get out and test it. That’s all well and good, and your new joint will certainly help you participate in fun activities that you have had to stop doing or have never been able to try before. Still, it takes time for your […]
After working with thousands of patients from New York and around the world, I recognize that not everybody looks forward to having a knee or hip replaced. I understand why this might be the case, too. The recovery process as well as the procedure itself can seem daunting or even worrisome. Some individuals that I […]
Getting a hip or knee joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing decision. A new joint can get you back into the activities you love with less pain and fewer problems than before. However, it’s important to remember that a joint replacement doesn’t just impact you. Having a new joint can significantly change your relationships […]
By now, we are all well-versed in the benefits of regular exercise. Working out builds muscle, helps reduce body weight, increases stamina, and reduces the risk of serious conditions like heart disease. But can too much exercise be damaging to your joints? A recent article in the Washingtonian posed this question, citing statistics of recent […]
If you are new to the world of hip replacement surgeries, you might have some questions and concerns about what happens after the procedure takes place. Before your surgery, we will do our best to communicate what you should expect, as well as how you can prepare for the days and weeks that follow your […]
If you are experiencing joint pain, including in your hips or knees, you might be at a point where you are interested in hearing about any fixes that are out there to ease the aching. You aren’t alone. Joint pain can be incredibly stressful, particularly if it gets in the way of activities that you […]
We all encounter joint pain from time to time in our lives. Whether it’s from an athletic injury, overworking our bodies, forgetting to stretch before getting back into an exercise regimen, or something else. For most New Yorkers, these aches and pains decrease over time and disappear with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and other at-home […]
Over the past several decades, advances in technology have led to some amazing things. We can now connect with others around the world in the blink of an eye, travel into space to seek alternative living situations, and provide state of the art medical care, just like the robotic tools that are used in my […]
For some of my patients, running is more than just a hobby. For them, it is an all-consuming passion. Some are lifelong runners, having competed in races since high school or college. Others have picked up the sport later in life and have found great joy in the challenges and victories that it brings. Whether […]
Once you have had a hip replacement, you’ll probably be eager to get out and test it. That’s all well and good, and your new joint will certainly help you participate in fun activities that you have had to stop doing or have never been able to try before. Still, it takes time for your […]