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Age Is Just A Number, Thanks To Partial Joint Replacement Surgery Age Is Just A Number, Thanks To Partial Joint Replacement Surgery
Age Is Just A Number, Thanks To Partial Joint Replacement Surgery Barbara isn't your typical 70 year old. While most people her age are slowing down, taking the elevator over the stairs and opting for a quiet night in, the Westchester resident is ready for adventure as usual. That's why her nagging knee pain presented such a problem. "I went to Dr. David Yasgur because I had a pain in my knee and was unable to do the things I like to do, like hike with my daughter," said Barbara, who is also a swimmer, biker and kayaker. "He suggested that I have partial knee replacement surgery, [and] the surgery went extremely well." Thanks to Northern Westchester Hos…

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From Courts To Course, NWH Helps Hip Patient Get Back In The Game From Courts To Course, NWH Helps Hip Patient Get Back In The Game
From Courts To Course, NWH Helps Hip Patient Get Back In The Game For both professional and recreational athletes, nothing can derail an activity like chronic pain. One of the most common issues -- especially with older athletes -- is chronic pain in the hip and leg.  That's exactly what happened to Bonnie, a Westchester resident, who found herself unable to live the life she always had after developing a constant pain in her hip.  An avid skier, golfer and tennis player, Bonnie had seen her mobility slowly decrease to the point that, not only was she unable to enjoy the activities she loved, but was reduced to walking with a cane for everyday t…

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Minimally Invasive Procedures A 'Joint' Effort At Northern Westchester Hospital Minimally Invasive Procedures A 'Joint' Effort At Northern Westchester Hospital
Minimally Invasive Procedures A 'Joint' Effort At Northern Westchester Hospital For the longest time, joint replacement surgeries were painful, invasive procedures. Only performed when absolutely necessary, they often required extensive recovery time in both hospital and outpatient settings. However, due to advances in surgical techniques, implant technology and anesthesia and pain management, recovery time for patients who work with joint specialists like the ones at Northern Westchester Hospital is measured in weeks, not months. For instance, Maureen, a high-energy, on-the-go business owner was one of countless Americans dealin…

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'I Had Tears In My Eyes,' Local Teacher Returns To A Pain-Free Life After Double Knee Surgery 'I Had Tears In My Eyes,' Local Teacher Returns To A Pain-Free Life After Double Knee Surgery
'I Had Tears In My Eyes,' Local Teacher Returns To A Pain-Free Life After Double Knee Surgery Teaching the next generation of chefs can be challenging enough, but doing so while raising a family and suffering from excruciating knee pain in both knees quickly became a recipe for disaster for one area woman.  "I work for a culinary school and I am constantly on my feet about six and a half hours of my eight-hour day," said Karen, a teacher who suffered from chronic knee pain. "I walk across campus to different locations and was just in constant pain." Between her painful knees and constant movement, Karen found herself at wit's end – both emotionally and physically.  "At the…

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