Events

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.

Sports Medicine Division hosts the 2018 AANA Traveling Fellowship
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 23 April, 2018

This year, the Sports Medicine Division had the honor of hosting the annual Arthroscopy Association of North America Traveling Fellowship.
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2018 AAOS Annual Meeting Award
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 March, 2018

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons held their Annual Meeting March 6-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Dr. Laith Jazrawi - Sports Medicine Visiting Professor at University of Ottawa Orthopedic Surgery September 27th-28th, 2017
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 25 October, 2017

On September 27-28th, 2017, University of Ottawa Orthopaedic Surgery hosted Dr. Jazrawi as visiting professor of Sports Medicine, continuing the collegial relationship between the orthopedic surgery departments of the University of Ottawa and NYU School of Medicine.
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NYU Langone Orthopedics Webinar Series
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

NYU Langone Orthopedics is extremely proud to introduce CME orthopedic webinars. These webinars will focus on several important facets of orthopedic surgery. These live, online courses will be led by and feature experts in the field, and will give attendees the opportunity to participate by asking questions and providing commentary.
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Skiing and Snowboarding: Injury Preventio n and Performance Improvement - November 14^th at 6:30PM
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

NYU Langone's Sports Performance Center presents Skiing and Snowboarding: Injury Prevention and Performance Improvement as part of the NYU Langone Orthopedic Center's lecture series, free of charge and open to the public.

The program will be held at the Orthopedic Center (OC) on the evening of Tuesday November 14th. Dr. Wayne Stokes, exercise physiologist Heather Milton, and physical therapist Aleksey Zhuchkan will discuss how to improve your performance on the slopes while preventing injury.
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