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    • MAKOplasty®: 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.

      Unlike Total Knee Replacement, ROBOTIC ASSISTED PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT (MAKOplasty®) is a resurfacing of the joint with much less bone being removed. Our surgeons use a smaller incision than required for traditional total knee replacement surgery. During the procedure, the diseased portion of the knee is resurfaced and an implant is then secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again.

      Arthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in a joint allowing the bones to rub together. MAKOplasty® partial knee replacement is an innovative treatment option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis in one compartment of the knee. As patients living with arthritis know, this is exciting news!

      ROBOTIC ASSISTED PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT is an outpatient procedure, therefore patients will have surgery in the morning and go home later in the afternoon.

      Other patient benefits include:

      • Minimal surgical incision.
      • Reduced post-surgical pain.
      • Accelerated recovery and improved outcomes.
      • A more rapid return to daily lifestyle and activities.
      • A more natural feeling knee following surgery

      Since the earliest days of surgery, doctors have been working to hone the existing tools and techniques of the operating room in order to allow patients to heal faster and limit the discomfort inherent to such procedures. Now, as we move steadily into the 21st century, new technologies are allowing orthopedic surgeons to achieve a level of surgical precision that goes beyond what we have ever seen before. ROBOTIC ASSISTED PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT gets our patients back to work and resuming their active lifestyles faster than ever.

      And that’s something worth jumping for joy over—literally.

      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…

      What you should know about hip implants

      Total Hip Replacement has proven to be a highly successful procedure for the relief of pain and restoration of function in patients with advanced arthritis.  Because it has been so effective it is now being done, in increasing numbers, in younger patients.  However, we must not forget that it is a mechanical implant and with use and age it tends to wear out and fail. Read more…

      Shouldering the Burden: The Other Tennis Elbow

      Tennis season is undeniably underway for those of us who dust off our rackets when the weather hits 75 degrees. We’ve all heard of tennis elbow, but the muscles and tendons of the shoulder are just as susceptible to inflammation and pain as the elbow. Even if it’s just a light rally with a friend, your swings make repeated demands on the tissue in your shoulder and can cause injury through overuse; the result: tendinitis.

      The two most common shoulder injuries for tennis players are tendinitis and bursitis. Bursitis affects the tiny fluid-filled bursa that provides a cushion between the bones and tendons around a joint. Tendinitis is a result of inflammation and damage to the tendons. Read more…