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Earlier Identification Can help Slow the Progression of Osteoarthritis
By Ankit Bansal, BS, Eric Strauss, MD, and Laith M. Jazrawi, MD The rapidly aging population of the nation’s Baby Boomers has been the root of much concern among healthcare providers. According to 2010 United States Census data, the nation’s population between 45 and 64 years of age has risen 31.5 percent from the previous […]
An All-Star Team
For Major Leaguers and Weekend Athletes Alike, HJD’s Sports Medicine Specialists Provide Championship Care One July afternoon in 2008, Michael Giaramita cursed the baseball gods. The 6’4” 20-year-old right-handed pitcher, a Staten Island native who had just signed a letter of intent to attend Oklahoma Baptist University, was in the ninth inning of a game […]
Learn More About Bone Fractures & Injuries
Safety is important, especially for children who are active. Many youth centers are helping kids by offering safety programs that educate them on safety and the importance of protecting their bodies and wearing the proper gear and protection while playing different types of sports. Learn more about bone fractures and injuries. The more you know, the […]
Dr. Jazrawi featured in Scholastic's
Back in the Game Elbow injuries among baseball pitchers are on the rise—and so is a surgical procedure that can save their careers. “The most common injury is a partial tear—rarely a full one,” Jazrawi says. For athletes with a partial tear, Jazrawi recommends rest and rehab. That allows the UCL to heal and strengthen—without […]
Orthopedic Residency & Fellowship: A Guide to Success
Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success by Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. […]