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.

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 9am
Reebok CrossFit
5th 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 CrossFit Style team competition of strength, speed, endurance and agility. Physicians, residents, medical students, physical therapists, athletic trainers, nursing and hospital staff from throughout the NYC area are welcome to participate. All skill levels are welcome!

Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp, where kids with neuromuscular diseases meet other kids sharing the same needs and experiences. The bar is set high with previous years clocking in at more than $100,000 raised, so help us make this year’s competition our most successful event yet! Top fundraisers and top competitors will receive prizes from Reebok CrossFit.

*Don’t have a team? No problem. Email Nicole Dupuis at ndupuis@mdausa.org to be matched up with a team or for more information.

Download the "Ortho Team Challenge" flyer