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.

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.

2nd Annual Fight Medicine CME Course - May 12th, 2018

Posted in: Events | Posted on: 21 May, 2018

NYU Langone Orthopedics Division of Sports Medicine hosted the second annual Fight Medicine Course on May 12th, 2018. This course, which focused on treatment of boxers and MMA fighters at the ringside and in the clinic, included lectures by experts on the subject including physicians, physical therapists, physical trainers, referees, and professional athletes. Aljamain Sterling, a professional MMA fighter, performed a demonstration of fight maneuvers that commonly lead to injury. Kurt Pellegrino, a former professional MMA fighter, delivered a personal and memorable keynote lecture on his experience of concussions sustained during competition and their lasting effects in his everday life.

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Elbow

Knee

Shoulder

Foot & Ankle

Joint Preservation Surgery

Pediatric Sports Medicine

Biologics

2nd Annual Fight Medicine CME Course - May 12th, 2018