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When is knee arthroscopy recommended and why is it the best choice? The knee joint is not only one of the most complex joints in the body, it also happens to be the largest. The four main parts of the knee are: Bones – three bones come together to make up the knee joint, the […]
If I have knee joint replacement surgery, will I have to have it redone sometime in the future? Total knee joint replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures being done today. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, well over 600,000 of these procedures are performed each year in the U.S […]
Why do there seem to be more and more people having knee replacement surgery? If you are of a certain age, it may seem like everyone you know has either had knee replacement surgery or is considering it. This was not always the case. Not that long ago, joint surgery was such a painful and […]
Whether you’re from New York or on the other side of the world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” It’s a friendly way of reminding individuals to be mindful of what they put into their bodies, and it rings true. Diets are especially important to consider if you are trying to […]
Joints are such helpful components of our bodies. Our hips and knees help us move around and travel to the places we love the most. They also help even out the rest of your body by keeping other parts and check. With all this in mind, it’s incredibly important that New Yorkers do all they […]
In New York and beyond, joint pain is unfortunately common. A basic online search can give you a good breakdown of what might be to blame for your pain as well as how to identify if your aches are a symptom of a larger issue. Sadly, the Internet is also full of unreasonable advice for […]
As my numerous New York patients know, I never suggest a surgery or treatment that is not in the best interest of an individual. In fact, I strive to preserve and maintain as much of the natural joint as I can when knees are having trouble. The strategies to preserve the joint focus on repairing […]
If you use them on a daily basis, it becomes easy to take your knees for granted. For many New Yorkers, knees get us where we need to go on a and help us complete tasks that we enjoy. But have you ever stopped and considered exactly what your knees go through each day? A […]
After you get a new knee joint, you’ll probably be excited to test it out! I don’t blame you. Replacing arthritic or otherwise damaged knees with new metal models has brought wonderful updates to the lives of many New Yorkers. You’ll be excited to know that your new joints can help you get back to […]
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 […]