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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Program Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Spine Care
Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients.
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ONS Adds Two Top Surgeons To The Growing Practice
Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has announced the addition of Heeren Makanji, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, and Kevin J. Choo, MD, an adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgeon, to the Greenwich-based practice.
Dr. Choo will see patients at the ONS offices in Greenwich and Stamford, CT. He specializes in primary hip and knee replacement for the treatment of degenerative osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, avascular necrosis, hip dysplasia, and post-traumatic arthrosis.
Dr. Makanji will treat patients with spine disorders at the ONS offices in Greenwich,…
From Pumps To Phones, How To Reduce Aches And Pains At The Office
For women who work in an office, heading to work pain-free may seem like an impossible task. In many cases, these professionals face an array of issues that can lead to feet, back, neck and wrist pain, despite it being a largely avoidable occurrence.
“Many sources of pain and injury in women are related to the shoes and bags they wear to work,” said Dr. Jason Fond, director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “Women who wear high heels all day, every day are at increased risk of developing bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes or pain in the ball of the foot.” To avoid injury…
Why Does Your Knee Hurt? Phelps Has The Answer
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Knee pain, unfortunately, is common among people of all ages. Various conditions or injuries can cause the pain, and each is treated differently. Following are some of the reasons why your knee may hurt.
Arthritis – Three Common Types
Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is a “wear-and-tear” condition that occurs when the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of the bones wears away.
With post-traumatic arthritis, the wear and tear of a joint is accelerated by a physical injury resulting from sports, a car accident, fall or other physical trauma.…