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Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery Stories

Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery

New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery.

Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned disks. Intransient sciatica and other lower back conditions are extremely painful and can impact the quality of life of those afflicted. New research though suggests that 75% of such cases will improve on their own if left untreated. (Read more about Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery)

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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN Stories

ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN

Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."

Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore. (Read more about ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN)

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The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in the body. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint and go down the buttock, down the back of the leg to the foot. (Read more about Sciatica)

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Hip Replacement Rockland, New York

Dr. Scott Russinoff

Dr. Scott Russinoff

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

If you are looking for a certified professional who is an expert in administering safe and effective hip replacement procedures in Rockland, New York, turn to Dr. Scott Russinoff. Dr. Russinoff and his friendly team of professionals at University Orthopaedics have the most innovative tools to help their experienced hands and minds. They specialize in personal care and will welcome you to their comfortable healing environment with open arms.

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Rotator Cuff Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Unfortunately most people don't realize how important the shoulder is for everyday activities until an injury. The shoulder join is one of the most versatile in the body, able to do many repeated tasks. If you are experiencing consistently decreased mobility, flexibility and power in the shoulder due to an injury then you many need rotator cuff surgery. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine the doctors performed over 12,000 orthopedic surgeries combined, and will use their experience to help get mobility back.

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Knee Resurfacing Rockland, New York

Dr. Scott Russinoff

Dr. Scott Russinoff

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

If you are looking to avoid total knee replacement and believe knee resurfacing may be the solution that can ease your pain and return you to a more active lifestyle, turn to Dr. Scott Russinoff for your needs. Dr. Russinoff is the Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at University Orthopaedics and have the most advanced medical equipment to aide his unique healing vision. The patient is always the top priority at University Orthopaedics, so you will be sure to receive unique personal care before, during, and after treatment in Rockland, New York offices.

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Hip Pain/ Hip Surgery Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Aging takes its toll on the body - especially on our joints. The wear and tear of use, and osteoporosis, can all have an effect on bone health. Osteoporosis can cause fractures in older people from even everyday activities. Even a small fracture to the hip can change the quality of your life. Fewer than 50% of those with a hip fracture return to their former level of activity. Recovering from a hip fracture can be difficult, and requires the care of an experienced group of surgeons like those at Lawrence Hospital Center near White Plains, NY.

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Hand Injury/Orthopedic Westchester, NY

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Is your hand injured? Consult a good orthopedic surgeon and get the right treatment for your hand injury. Dr. Richard Magill is a skilled and experienced orthopedist in Westchester, NY who provides quality general and specialty orthopedic services, as part of a tertiary care and trauma center.

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Orthopedic Specialist White Plains, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Joint pain or damage keeps you anchored in place, wondering if you'll ever be free to move without wincing or groaning. You just wish there was a way to escape it, get rid of it and forget about it. Thanks to the advancements of modern medicine, an orthopedic specialist can repair your ailing knee or failing rotator cuff with rehabilitation or surgery, and Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, Westchester County has surgeons who specialize in all areas of orthopedic and sports medicine.

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Meniscus Repair/ Meniscal Tear Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 855-1548

If you play any type of sports or engage in physical activity on a regular basis, you may have experienced a meniscal tear or degeneration of the meniscus. Oftentimes, surgery is the only means of rehabilitating your knee, the only way you can become fully mobile again. Surgeons at the Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York are skilled in the performing meniscus repair due to both sports injuries and wear-and-tear of middle age.

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Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Unbearable pain in your knee or ankle? You could be suffering from a torn cartilage or ligament. Undergo arthroscopic surgery/arthroscopy and find out the extent of damage to your knee or ankle. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to your normal routine as soon as possible.

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Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

The team at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY performs hip replacement, knee surgery, arthroscopic procedures, ankle surgery, and shoulder surgery.

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Pediatric Orthopedics

Dr. Iris E. Schlesinger

Dr. Iris E. Schlesinger

University Orthopedics, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Dr. Iris Schlesinger is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College.

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Knee Pain/Knee Surgery White Plains, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine specializes in treating knee and hip problems in Westchester, New York. Knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With an increasingly active society, doctors are seeing an increase in the number of knee problems that they are treating. There are wide variety of causes and treatments of knee pain and just as many solutions to that pain.

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Ligament Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

It takes a lot of biology and locomotion to keep our bodies active each day. Our bones, muscles, joints and ligaments work together to give us mobility and flexibility. If you've sustained an injury or tear to a ligament, you know how painful it can be. Movement in that area can become very difficult. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine they offer ligament surgery for those who suffer from consistent pain from injury in the New Rochelle, New York area.

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Spine Surgeon / Surgery Westchester

Dr. Andrew W. Moulton

Dr. Andrew W. Moulton

University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Dr. Andrew W. Moulton of Westchester, NY is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Moulton has published numerous papers in professional journals and is involved in two ongoing biomechanical studies involving the spine. He is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese.

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Knee Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Knee injuries require highly specialized care. Lawrence Health Center's Department of Orthopedics has a team of knowledgeable and experienced orthopedic specialists who understand that and will dedicate themselves to the rehabilitation of your knee and leg. Their facility, located in Westchester, New York, is a warehouse of professionals that will cater to your condition.

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Arthroscopy Fishkill and Rockland, NY

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill, NY 12524
Call (888) 879-3471

Want to undergo arthroscopy? Let Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte be your orthopedic surgeon of choice in Fishkill, New York for Duchess County and Rockland County. With over 30 years experience, he brings unmatched skill and experience to the job and can give you the treatment you need. Dr. Chiaramonte is affiliated to University Orthopedics.

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Shoulder Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.

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Hand Surgery, Westchester, NY

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

You need to undergo hand surgery? Dr. Richard Magill is an orthopedist located in Westchester, NY who has specialized in hand surgery. Double certified Dr. Magill has the training and experience to give you the treatment you want. At University Orthopedics in Westchester you can count on the well trained and cooperative staff to give you the attention you deserve.

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Total Knee Replacement Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine performs hip and knee replacement, shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, ankle surgery, and joint repair.

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Labral Repair Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

If you've in need of labral repair surgery, you want real, effective treatment from doctors you can rely upon. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, they often help patients who've tried drug therapies, chiropractic and other methods of treatment for their shoulder injury, regain mobility and strength through labral repair surgery. You don%u2019t have to struggle looking for an experienced and caring surgery center if you're in the New Rochelle, New York area.

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Osteoarthritis Hip Resurfacing

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Looking for an alternative to total hip replacement? For some patients, there is now the option of hip resurfacing, and when performed by experts like those at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, New York, you can get your freedom and mobility back.

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