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    • A Pitcher of Health: Injury Prevention in Little League

      Spring heralds the start of the baseball season—or is it the other way around? Either way, the diamonds are filling up with millions of little leaguers as the new season starts after a long winter. These first few weeks are of particular import because of the new strains on young athletes after the off-season. Little League injuries can be as stressful for parents as they are for their children, so we’d like to offer some background as well as a few tips on how to prevent injury in one of the most injury-prone positions on any baseball team: The pitcher.

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      Spring into Spring!

      Let’s face it, there’s nothing like the revitalizing rays of early spring days to get us up and out for a morning jog in the park. So whether you took a few weeks off in the waning days of winter or you’re transitioning from the gym to the streets, now’s the time to refresh your equipment and your body. Here’s how. Read more…

      MAKOplasty®: Robotic Knee Surgery

      ROBOTIC KNEE SURGERY

      Manhattan Orthopedic & Sports Medicine is proud to announce ROBOTIC ASSISTED PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT (MAKOplasty®). Through the use of a Robotic Arm our surgeons now perform more precise partial knee replacements using a MINIMALLY INVASIVE technique. This cutting edge technology helps restore a patient’s more natural knee motion. Read more…

      Get hip: The truth about hip implant safety.

      The Media has recently identified the early failure of certain metal-on-metal hip implants as a modern peril in our rush to adopt new technologies. The problem with many of these reports, however, is that the few journalists have provided the proper context required for a reasonable assessment of hip implants over the past 40 years. Read more…

      Sticks and stones may break our bones… but what exactly is a fracture?

      What is the difference between a broken bone and a fracture? This is a common question among our patients. The answer: a fracture and a broken bone are the same thing. The term fracture comes from the Latin fractura, which translates to a broken bit or fragment. So, all broken bones are fractures, yet fractures themselves are divided into three distinct categories: non-displaced fracture, displaced fracture, and stress fracture. Let’s review. Read more…

      The Cold Truth about Winter Injuries

      Winter’s on the way, and it’s only a matter of time until the season’s hottest accessory becomes a snow shovel. The coming months have a unique way of presenting us with a new set of chores and hazards that, for all of our preparation, can wind up in a quick trip to the hospital. Never mind agility training, because slipping on ice can happen to anyone. That’s why some of the most common injuries that orthopedic surgeons see in the winter are to our wrists and backs from a variety of snow- and ice-induced mishaps. Read more…

      So Cool: Skiing, Snowboarding and Safety

      Feel that chill? For some, fall is just a precursor to the joys of winding down the slopes on the opening weekend of their favorite ski resort. That’s why getting the most out of a quick trip to the mountains means getting prepared now through exercise and the proper equipment. Read more…

      A Joint Effort: How to Get the Best Care

      (Featured in a supplement by MediaPlanet) By Edmond Cleeman, M.D.

      Question: How will patients get the best care when they need the help of several specialists?

      Answer: By creating communities where healthcare professionals from different concentrations can collaborate.

      On the surface, repairing an injury like a torn rotator tendon seems straightforward: the patient has arthroscopic surgery and soon is back to playing tennis. But in truth, the journey from diagnosis to recovery may involve more disciplines than just your primary physician. Read more…

      Fall’s Well that Ends Well: Prepping for Winter’s Workouts

      The muggy heat of summer is not over yet, but if you’ve taken full advantage of the outdoors this year you might be feeling a season’s worth of activity starting to take its toll. You may not know this, but normal wear and tear is what helps build muscle and strengthen our tendons and ligaments. After a long summer of pick-up games and outdoor pursuits, now may be the time to take a moment to relax, both physically and mentally. Read more…

      Outlasting the Aging Process: Strategies for Long-Term Knee Health

      Advances in orthopedic medicine, sports sciences, and physical therapy have allowed for sustained, active lifestyles that only keep us healthier and heartier as we swim, bike, volley and swing our way into retirement. In particular, there has never been a better time for knees.

      Keeping your knees healthy begins with maintaining motion and strength through regular exercise. The catch-22, however, is that the more we exercise, the more wear and tear builds up, leading to arthritis. Read more…