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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 Northeast Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To Northeast
Doctor Shot, Killed By Disgruntled Patient In Tulsa Has Ties To Northeast 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries Becoming Increasingly Popular Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries Becoming Increasingly Popular
Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries Becoming Increasingly Popular Traditionally, hip and knee joint replacement surgeries were thought to be big ordeals requiring extensive hospital stays and a lengthy recovery. It’s time to rethink that train of thought. Substantial improvements in medical technology have led to minimally invasive surgical techniques for hip and knee replacement surgery. These procedures now have such positive outcomes that many orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Jason Hochfelder of Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, are offering outpatient surgery that allows patients to go home the day-of surgery, as opposed to spending unneeded time …

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Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today
Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today Exceptional orthopedic care, available at Phelps We know knee pain can affect your quality of life and put a strain on performing daily activities. At Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, our dedicated orthopedic team is here to help. Our orthopedic surgeons are experts in many surgical techniques for knee replacement and will tailor their approach to fit your specific needs. What causes knee pain? Knee pain can be caused by a variety of conditions and issues, including: Arthritis (knee osteoarthritis, which is a wearing away of the natural cushioning of the knee) Back ailments Bursitis (…

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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Program Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Spine Care Phelps Spine And Back Pain Program Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Spine Care
Phelps Spine And Back Pain Program Offers Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Spine Care Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients. Phelps’ holistic approac…

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HSS Expert Explains Advances In Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery HSS Expert Explains Advances In Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
HSS Expert Explains Advances In Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Every now and again, I will see a patient in my office that had surgery for scoliosis in the 1970s and 1980s. As we talk about their spine, the conversation inevitably touches on their hospital course at the time of their surgery: several weeks in the hospital, a body cast, maybe some traction and months until they felt back to themselves. The stories are interesting because that hospital course is anachronistic today. What may be more interesting, however, is that advances in minimally invasive technology are increasingly making even the spine surgery experiences of a few years ago seem like…

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Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone
Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone The stiffness in your groin has become painful, making it hard to walk or get up from a chair, and even waking you up at night. Neither rest nor medication help. You may need a new hip. If you do, then you’ll be among more than 300,000 people who receive total hip replacements each year in the United States. Why Has My Hip Stopped Working? “The hip is one of the body's largest joints. Like other weight-bearing joints, it sustains plenty of 'wear and tear' that commonly lead to arthritis. In fact, arthritis is the major cause of chronic hip pain and disability, and the most common form of …

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From Field To The Force, One Area Football Player Finds A New Passion From Field To The Force, One Area Football Player Finds A New Passion
From Field To The Force, One Area Football Player Finds A New Passion For Dan Rice, a former Marist football player, a series of debilitating injuries left him missing the sport he loved. However, with the help of MidHudson Regional Hospital, he was able to trade a career on the gridiron for a life of public service thanks to a series of life-changing surgeries.  Rice, 24, grew up in the town of Newburgh and was an all-state offensive lineman at Cornwall High School. He was recruited and offered scholarships by several schools, but he chose to stay close to home at Marist. “The coaches were great; I liked the smaller classes, and I wasn’t sure my 18-yea…

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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
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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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How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…

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