GREENWICH, Conn. -- Like it or not, winter is here. However, just because the weather outside is frightful doesn't mean it's time to put your running regimen on hold. Alicia Hirscht, director of physical therapy at the Stamford office of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, shared her tips on staying healthy and safe while hitting the road in the cold:Layer Up"The trick to ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The holidays are all about friends, family and good times. However, the season of giving can also become a season of danger if one isn't careful. From slips and falls to overindulgence, celebrating smart is key to ensuring a happy and healthy holiday."Having been the orthopedic specialist on call at Greenwich Hospital for more holiday seasons than I can ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Even though the first snowfall of the season isn't forecasted to amount to much, now is a good time to start conditioning for the inevitable piles of snow that will require shoveling this winter.According to Dr. Alex Levchenko, an interventional spine pain management specialist at Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), all too often, people who are inactive ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sinking a hole-in-one would give any golfer cause to celebrate. For James Dean, 73, achieving golf’s ultimate shot was particularly gratifying, considering it happened nearly a year to the day after a total shoulder replacement surgery.“I’ve been a golfer for 35 years, have played more than 2,000 rounds of golf and never came close to a hole-in-one,” said Dean, a ...

Faster recovery and less pain are just a few of the reasons why minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. However, this intricate procedure requires a high degree of training and expertise, and not all joint replacement surgeons are qualified to perform the operation. During more traditional approaches to hip surgery, ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- For Westchester and Fairfield County residents looking to keep their joints and bodies moving, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has announced the addition of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jonathan L. Berliner to the practice's highly accomplished team.Berliner is a fellowship-trained specialist in hip and knee replacement, with considerable experience ...

GREENWICH, N.Y. -- Known across Westchester and Fairfield County for its exceptional orthopedic and neurosurgical care, Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) recently announced the appointment of Jyotsana (Jodie) Sahota as the practice's new chief financial officer.Sahota’s promotion comes at a time of rapid expansion at ONS, which was founded in Greenwich in 1998. ONS added ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Ask any avid gardener and they'll tell you that keeping flowers and plants looking great all summer requires continued effort. What most green thumbs may not realize, however, is that their favorite pastime can actually put them at risk for an overuse injury.Dr. David Wei, a hand and upper extremity specialist at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) who ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- In today’s competitive sports environment, children and teens are under more pressure than ever to train harder and longer to excel in their sport. The result, according to Dr. Demetris Delos of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, often includes debilitating consequences.“The greatest shift in youth sports in the last generation has been the trend toward ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- When undergoing surgery of the hand or wrist, patients have traditionally been sedated to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. That's changing, however, as the advent of wide-awake surgery has become one of the most significant advances in treating hand and wrist injuries.According to Dr. Matthew Cantlon, a hand, wrist and elbow specialist at ...