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ONS Patient Is Jumping For Joy With Two New Knees ONS Patient Is Jumping For Joy With Two New Knees
ONS Patient Is Jumping For Joy With Two New Knees No one expects the pain of arthritis to cripple a thirty-something adult, but that’s what Westchester middle school teacher, Mallory Chinn, was faced with. For five years, Mallory tried every non-operative treatment available to ease the worsening pain in her knees. Some treatments would work for a while. Others did not work at all. By the time Mallory turned 40, she had trouble walking and climbing stairs, and missed out on family activities such as bike rides and hikes in the woods. “I was pretty much immobilized,” recalled Mallory, now 43. The defining moment came one day when h…

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What Runners Need To Know About ITB Syndrome What Runners Need To Know About ITB Syndrome
What Runners Need To Know About ITB Syndrome The iliotibial band (ITB) is a dense fascia extension of the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata muscles extending from the hip to the lateral (or outside aspect of the) knee. Additionally, it connects to the knee cap and quadriceps muscles. ITB syndrome is classically thought of as pain resulting from overuse and friction of the ITB against the lateral femoral condyle at the knee. Repetitive knee flexion and extension (like in running) can lead to this friction syndrome. Besides tightness of the ITB, relative weakness of the hip and gluteal muscles are important risk factors for ITB sy…

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Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Pain management is designed to treat chronic pain and allows a person to live a full, enjoyable life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three to six months or pain beyond the point of tissue healing. Some forms of chronic pain can be linked to an identifiable cause, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Other forms have no clear cause, such as fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Fighting chronic pain is a lifelong struggle for many. With an accurate diagnosis and early intervention, we hope to help patients avoid a state of chronic pain, or at least reduce …

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Nurse From Port Chester Named Greenwich Hospital Employee Of Year Nurse From Port Chester Named Greenwich Hospital Employee Of Year
Nurse From Port Chester Named Greenwich Hospital Employee Of Year Helene Kimmons, RN, of Port Chester was honored with the prestigious Marian Nowak Award, given to the employee who embodies the best of Greenwich Hospital’s values – at the annual Employee Service Awards Dinner. A 29-year veteran of Greenwich Hospital, Kimmons began her career at the hospital as a staff nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and later worked in the Post Acute Care Unit.  Kimmons currently serves as a leader and mentor as nurse manager for Ambulatory Surgery, PACU and Pain Management. At the awards dinner, Kimmons was praised for her commitment to the highest standards of patient…

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CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit
CareMount Expert Lists Must-Haves For Medicine Cabinet And First Aid Kit Thinking about getting started on your spring cleaning? Don’t neglect your medicine cabinet or first aid kit essentials this season! As you begin your cleaning, make note of the items you currently have and what you will need to stock up on, and be sure to throw out any medications or prescriptions that have expired. Use this handy list of top 10 medicine cabinet must-haves and top five first aid kit picks to make sure you and your family are prepared for unexpected and seasonal ailments. Medicine Cabinet 1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Relieves mild-to-moderate pain and reduces fever, but …

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Columbia Orthopedic Surgeon Brings Specialized Care to Westchester Columbia Orthopedic Surgeon Brings Specialized Care to Westchester
Columbia Orthopedic Surgeon Brings Specialized Care to Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A new era of orthopedic care has arrived in Westchester County at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital where a team of sports medicine and orthopedic physicians from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is providing world-class, specialized orthopedic services in a community hospital setting. “Our goal is to bring New York City-level care and the full range of subspecialty orthopedic care that we offer at Columbia up to Westchester,” said Jeffrey A. Geller, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and the Chief and Director …

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