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Get The Attention You Deserve At The Phelps Hand, Wrist, And Elbow Center Get The Attention You Deserve At The Phelps Hand, Wrist, And Elbow Center
Get The Attention You Deserve At The Phelps Hand, Wrist, And Elbow Center Did you know that common daily activities such as typing, writing, or playing sports can impact the health of your hands, wrists, and elbows? If pain in your upper extremities is interfering with your everyday life, it’s time to seek medical attention. At the Phelps Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Center, we offer complete, multidisciplinary care to treat upper extremity pain. Some common upper extremity conditions include tendonitis, nerve compression, and arthritis. All conditions have their own symptoms, but common causes include age, overuse, physical injuries, genetic susceptibility, or underlyi…

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Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement
Need A New Hip? Consider Anterior Hip Replacement According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Anterior hip replacement is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of damaged bones in the hip joint using an artificial hip. The procedure is typically performed when arthritis is the main reason for hip replacement, but it can also be used to replace hips with any type of damage which cause pain and loss of motion of the hip. The procedure is generally performed in one of two ways with the difference being how the hip is accessed…

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Aching Knees? Learn About Your Options At Northern Westchester Hospital's Free Knee Seminar Aching Knees? Learn About Your Options At Northern Westchester Hospital's Free Knee Seminar
Aching Knees? Learn About Your Options At Northern Westchester Hospital's Free Knee Seminar When did you first notice the pain? Carrying a child? After doing one extra lap around the track? Climbing stairs? There’s the audible creak as you bend the knee, the ache, maybe even the swelling. About 600,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States every year. While this can be a life-changing option for many, it isn’t necessarily the only option. To share more about what you can do for your knee pain, Northern Westchester Hospital is hosting a free seminar on September 19, at 6 p.m., in the first floor conference center. The hospital’s orthopedic experts are once again part…

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Why Does Your Knee Hurt? Phelps Has The Answer Why Does Your Knee Hurt? Phelps Has The Answer
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.…

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