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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.

Total Body Wellness - April
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

A Fitness Program for Active Older Adults This program for adults 60+ focuses on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Tuesdays and Thursdays in April 10:30 – 11:30 am Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Instructors Andrea Ybarra, BS – Fitness Specialist To Register | Call Belk DeJesus at (646) 501-7096 FREE […]
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2015 OrthoFit Challenge
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the 9th Annual NYU Langone Ortho Team Challenge Sunday, May 3rd at 9am Reebok CrossFit 5th Avenue Visit the event website to start a team or to make a donation | www.mdaevent.org/orthofit2014 The Ortho Team Challenge (formerly known […]
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Bike Smart
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Injury Prevention and Management Join our experts for an evening of discussion about common cycling injuries, how to prevent them, and how to recover. Tuesday, March 31 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Speakers Claudette Lajam, MD and James Koo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS To Register | www.NYULMC.org/CMC-Lectures or contact Rick […]
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Total Body Wellness - March
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

A Fitness Program for Active Older Adults This program for adults 60+ focuses on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Tuesdays and Thursdays in March 10:30 – 11:30 am Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Instructors Andrea Ybarra, BS – Fitness Specialist To Register | Call Belk DeJesus at (646) 501-7096 FREE […]
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Total Body Wellness - February
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

A Fitness Program for Active Older Adults This program for adults 60+ focuses on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Tuesdays and Thursdays in February 10:30 – 11:30 am Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Instructors Andrea Ybarra, BS – Fitness Specialist To Register | Call Belk DeJesus at (646) 501-7096 FREE […]
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