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$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For NY Attorney, Doctor $31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For NY Attorney, Doctor
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme Results In Convictions For NY Attorney, Doctor An attorney and doctor have been convicted of defrauding New York businesses and their insurance companies of more than $31 million through a massive trip-and-fall fraud scheme. Following a three-week trial, a jury in Manhattan just convicted George Constantine, a lawyer, and Andrew Dowd, an orthopedic surgeon, for their participation in the scheme from 2013 and 2018.  Both men live on Long Island -- the 60-year-old Constantine in Plainview, and the 67-year-old Dowd in Miller Place. The two were both found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and w…

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Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To CT Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To CT
Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To CT One of the victims in the mass shooting at the Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital has ties to the Northeast. Dr. Preston J. Phillips was a Harvard Medical School graduate who worked at the Yale New Haven Hospital for years during his residency before ultimately landing as an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital where he was murdered. Phillips, age 59, was one of four people who were shot and killed by Michael Louis - also known as Michelet Louis - on Wednesday, June 1, when the gunman purchased an assault rifle and gunned them down at the Warren Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Poli…

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by Zak Failla
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Too Young For A Knee Replacement? Do You Know Your Options? Too Young For A Knee Replacement? Do You Know Your Options?
Too Young For A Knee Replacement? Do You Know Your Options? Have you ever heard the following words from your doctor: “You have arthritis...but you need to wait until you’re old enough for a knee replacement.”? Waiting is not easy when you are in pain, even more so when this wait is measured in decades for some young patients until they can undergo a surgical procedure that is essentially deemed a last resort. We are all humans and our bodies wear out – eventually, everyone is headed towards arthritis. However, for some people, the wear-and-tear starts earlier in life and the decline is more rapid. If you tear your ACL or meniscus in high school or c…

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Accomplished Physician Joins Orthopaedic And Neurosurgery Specialists Accomplished Physician Joins Orthopaedic And Neurosurgery Specialists
Accomplished Physician Joins Orthopaedic And Neurosurgery Specialists Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has announced the addition of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, Mark Yakavonis, MD, to the highly esteemed ONS team of orthopedic specialists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists and physical therapists. Dr. Yakavonis will see patients at ONS’ Greenwich office and at its Westchester location at 500 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, New York. “ONS has been dedicated to helping patients maintain active lifestyles for 20 years. By adding Dr. Yakavonis to our prestigious team of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, ONS will be able to accommodate the increasin…

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Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps
Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps As the most flexible joint in the human body, the shoulder has a wide range of motion and is more prone to injury than other joints. One very common shoulder problem is a torn rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the joint, and a tear can result from an injury such as a fall or heavy lifting. Many times though, the tear occurs slowly, resulting from normal wear and tear and repetitive activities over many years. As we age, we’re more susceptible to rotator cuff damage. In fact, many older adults probably have a small tear without significant sympto…

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You Have A Torn ACL: Now What? You Have A Torn ACL: Now What?
You Have A Torn ACL: Now What? The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament inside the knee that provides stability to the knee. ACL injuries are very common and can happen to active athletes of all ages. Maybe you tore your ACL skiing or playing recreational basketball, or your child tore his or her ACL playing competitive sports. Most ACL injuries are non-contact meaning that a collision is not necessary for the injury to occur. At the time of injury, people commonly feel a “pop” within the knee followed by pain, difficulty walking, swelling within the knee and reduced range of motion of the knee. What do y…

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ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List
ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List GREENWICH, Conn. -- From foot and ankle injuries to spine and neck pain, residents seeking the area's premier doctors needn't go far. 15 orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists from ONS were named among Fairfield County’s top doctors for 2018, according to Moffly Media. Moffly recently published an annual survey compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a national medical data research group. As a practice, ONS had more physicians named as top doctors in their categories than any other practice in the region. “ONS was founded 20 years ago to bring the best and brightest orthopedists and s…

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