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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.

New Yorkers don’t slow down, and neither do our specialists
Posted in: Videos | Posted on: 22 October, 2017
New Yorkers don’t slow down, and neither do our specialists
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NYU Langone Orthopedics Webinar Series
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

NYU Langone Orthopedics is extremely proud to introduce CME orthopedic webinars. These webinars will focus on several important facets of orthopedic surgery. These live, online courses will be led by and feature experts in the field, and will give attendees the opportunity to participate by asking questions and providing commentary.
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Skiing and Snowboarding: Injury Preventio n and Performance Improvement - November 14^th at 6:30PM
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

NYU Langone's Sports Performance Center presents Skiing and Snowboarding: Injury Prevention and Performance Improvement as part of the NYU Langone Orthopedic Center's lecture series, free of charge and open to the public.

The program will be held at the Orthopedic Center (OC) on the evening of Tuesday November 14th. Dr. Wayne Stokes, exercise physiologist Heather Milton, and physical therapist Aleksey Zhuchkan will discuss how to improve your performance on the slopes while preventing injury.
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New Event - ICJR Transatlantic Orthopedic Congress
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

Over the past 18 years, this meeting has evolved its curriculum to deliver timely, relevant education as it relates to sports medicine and hip and knee arthroplasty and has expanded its reach globally with collaboration between the Insall Scott Kelly Institute and the European Knee Society. Below are highlights for the 2017 Congress:
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3rd Annual Practical Application of Hockey Medicine: Peewee to Pro
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

This conference focuses on the practical applications of hockey medicine across all ages. It addresses the safety, health issues, injuries and treatment surrounding the sport of hockey with application to youth, collegiate, recreational and professional players. The program is geared towards educating on the safety, etiology and treatment of hockey related injuries. Case studies are used throughout the conference to demonstrate the clinical implications of what has been presented in each of the lectures.
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