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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.

Treating the Multisport and Endurance Athlete
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating the Multisport and Endurance Athlete Across Age, Gender and Injury Many studies are looking at swimming, cycling and running economy in the endurance athlete and how it translates to overall performance. Do certain biomechanical patterns lead to certain injuries and can modifying those patterns decrease the incidence of injury? With […]
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Maintaining Your Weight Through the Holidays!
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
weightmanagementeventJoin our experts for an evening of discussion on how to avoid gaining those extra pounds during the holiday season. Registered dietitian Samantha Heller and exercise physiologist Alison Peters offer straightforward tips on how *not* to gain those extra pounds. Topics include how to make smart food and drink choices at holiday functions and recommended […]
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Triathlon Smart!
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
Injury Prevention & Management Join our experts, Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas and physical therapist James Koo, for an evening of discussion about common triathlon injuries, how to prevent them, and how to recover. Monday, May 19, 2014 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street6th Floor Conference Room Register Online | www.NYULMC.org/CMC-Lectures *No fees are associated with […]
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Join the Ortho Team 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 8th Annual NYU Langone Ortho Team Challenge Sunday, May 18th at 9amReebok CrossFit5th Avenue Visit the event website to start a team* or to make a donation | www.mdaevent.org/orthofit2014 The Ortho Team Challenge (formerly known as Ortho-Lift) is a […]
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Snow Smart!
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
Join our experts for an evening of discussion on how to improve your performance on the slopes while preventing injury. Dr. Wayne Stokes, exercise physiologist Alison Peters, and physical therapist Yukiko Matsuzaki will discuss how to improve your performance on the slopes while preventing injury. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East […]
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