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ONS Doctor Talks Your Knees And Skis ONS Doctor Talks Your Knees And Skis
ONS Doctor Talks Your Knees And Skis Skiing can be one of the most enjoyable winter activities and is a great sport the entire family can enjoy. But nothing can ruin a great day outdoors (or even the next 6-12 months) like a serious knee injury, especially the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. According to orthopaedic knee surgeon Demetris Delos, MD at Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), skiers, in particular, are at risk to strain the ACL to the point of tearing. “The greatest risk to the ACL happens when skiers try to recover from a fall with their body weight in back of the skis, or if they don’…

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ACL Injuries In Youth Athletes Will Be Subject Of Free Hour-Long Program In White Plains ACL Injuries In Youth Athletes Will Be Subject Of Free Hour-Long Program In White Plains
ACL Injuries In Youth Athletes Will Be Subject Of Free Hour-Long Program In White Plains With the frequency of ACL injuries occurring earlier and earlier for athletes, Hospital for Special Surgery Westchester is hosting a special program for parents to help avoid the pitfalls of the devastating injury. HSS Westchester announced it will be hosting a special program on ACL injuries in youth athletes, beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 at the Outpatient Center on Westchester Avenue in White Plains. Hosting the program will be three experts, including Andrew Pearle, an Orthopedic Surgeon at the HSS Hospital for Special Surgery; Laurey Lou, a physical therapist with the HSS Reha…

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by Zak Failla