Events

Joint Preservation Surgery

Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

Pediatric Sports Medicine

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

Articular Cartilage Repair Course
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 15 May, 2017

This program will address the biologic approach to the treatment of cartilage injuries, using marrow stimulation techniques, osteochondral grafting and cell-based repair methods to fill symptomatic defects.
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First Annual Fight Medicine Course
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 15 May, 2017

Combat sports such as mixed martial arts (MMA) has garnered a large following in recent years. Fight Medicine is a full-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) course that will focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries in combat athletes, such as boxers and mixed martial artists.
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Jazrawi ICL Invitation for AC Joint
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 08 February, 2017
This course covers current concepts and diagnosis of acromioclavicular joint separations. Surgical options for stabilization including primary repair, coracoclavicular ligament reconstructions, and the role of distal clavicle resection. Click here to learn more
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Preventing Injury And Improving Performances In Snow Sports
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 30 December, 2016

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 The Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th street, 6th Floor Conference Room Topics: Common skiing and snow borad injuries; a physicians perspective Rehabilitation and prevention of common skiing and snowborading injuries How to improve your performances on the slopes. Click here for more information
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Managing Your Weight This Holiday Season
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 02 December, 2016

Samantha Heller, MS, RD, CDN, is a clinical nutritionist at NYU Langone’s Sports Performance Center, where she works with clients and athletes to optimize health and performance. Samantha is a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist with a dual Master of Science degree in nutrition and applied physiology from Columbia University. She is the author of […]
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