New Yorkers and Knick fans are all reeling after Carmello Anthony admitted this week that surgery is his “only option” for his recurring left knee pain. Like Carmello, after all non-operative procedures like stem cell therapy, PRP injections, and/or physical therapy are exhausted surgery is the last resort to get someone pain free. Unlike other…
Read MoreStefan H. understands that some times one has to endure pain in order to get to the next level. From the expected pains you would expect a collegiate track and field athlete to experience to get to his level, one level of pain he was nervous about was to “go under the knife” for his…
Read MoreWhat do you do if you suffer a broken arm that is a complete arm fracture, have an emergency surgery by a well known surgeon, and 5 months later your bone is not healing? That is the predicament that Paul found himself in. Back in September 2013, Paul had an emergency surgery to fix his…
Read MoreLois O. sat on the bench in front of the Tower of London wondering how she let this happen. After retiring as a school teacher, she and her husband planned a trip a year; this year being England, Ireland and Scotland…and here she was… again on the bench due to the severe knee pain she was…
Read MoreIf you live in the state of New York, chances are you do a lot of walking. Whether it’s daily living in the city or hiking some of Westchester County’s beautiful trails, at some point it is not uncommon for the everyday New Yorker to experience knee pain or suffer a knee injury. Dr. Steven…
Read MoreAs we all know, star Yankee rookie pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has been diagnosed with a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) in his elbow. Monday we will all hear if he will need surgery or not. The one bright side to the news was that the three doctors who looked at Tanaka’s MRI said that it…
Read MoreThere are varying types of injections that have evolved to potentially treat knee pain, including cortisone injections, PRP injections, and now stem cell injections. Stem cells can come from blood, bone marrow, fat, and placenta. Stem cells are the only cells in the body able to morph into other types of specialized cells. When the…
Read MoreYour Questions About Treating Shoulder Injuries and More! In this segment, NYC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steven Struhl answers some interesting questions posed by his Twitter and Facebook followers. The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. – Thomas Berger DOS AND DON’TS Question: In the unfortunate event that we sustain…
Read MoreKNEE PAIN AND SKIING – NOT AN OPTION! In an article in The Oregonian, an Oregon Online Newspaper, author Devan Schwartz, a ski patroller who has dealt with his share of knee injuries says, “The pain is so acute, I often thought patients were faking it.” Linda H. lived most of her life in Vail,…
Read MoreWith the recent influx of snow, there comes another essential chore: shoveling snow. While this may seem like just another uncomfortably cold and tedious job, keep in mind it is also a very physically taxing activity. Shoveling snow improperly can lead to serious injuries, including shoulder injuries, so please review these fundamental safety precautions: Before you…
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