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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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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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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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