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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.

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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Medicine of Sports
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

The athletic population ranges from the young pediatric population to older master athletes. As more studies are showing the benefits of physical exercise and health, the athletic population is growing as well. This course will be a single day event and will focus on medical conditions and problems encountered by athletes of all ages. Frriday, […]
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Upcoming Wellness Lecture at CMC
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Why I Hurt: The Truth behind Chronic Pain Join our experts for an evening of discussion on the neuroscience behind chronic pain and how “retraining your brain” can reduce pain and improve function. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 6pm – 8pm Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Conference Room Register Online | […]
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