The signs of a torn ACL are easily recognizable. A loud popping sensation or sound in the knee, rapid swelling, severe pain all point to an ACL injury. Unfortunately, this injury is all too common among athletes and is universally dreaded. If you’re dealing with...
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The knee is one of the strongest and largest joints in the body. Due to the complex structure of the knee joint, this area is susceptible to several kinds of injuries - especially sports injuries. At New York Sports Medicine Institute, we help patients manage...
What are PRP Injections? Platelet-rich plasma injections use a patient's own platelets in an attempt to accelerate healing. Platelet-rich plasma has nearly five to ten times more platelets than what is normally in the blood. Platelets contain proteins known as growth factors, which are crucial in...
Written By Jacqueline Joyce The human body hosts a network of highly complex systems. Each system works together to allow for proper functioning and movement. When you’ve been injured, your entire body can get thrown off. If you’ve sustained an injury to your rotator cuff, moving...
While the name may tell you otherwise, tennis elbow is an injury that does not only affect tennis players. The reality of tennis elbow is that it is a condition that can develop in anyone who overuses their elbow joint. At New York Sports Medicine...
Written by Jacqueline Joyce When people develop shoulder pain and mobility issues, they may immediately think of a rotator cuff tear. However, this is not always the case. Suprascapular Nerve Palsy is a condition that presents extraordinarily similar symptoms to a rotator cuff tear. Fortunately, our...
Have you ever noticed a crackling sound when you move your knees? If this isn’t a common occurrence, this shouldn’t be cause for concern. However, if your knees crackle often, you shouldn’t leave this unchecked. At New York Sports Medicine Institute, our team is here...
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When you’re a baseball pitcher, you engage in repetitive overhead motion that places significant stress on your shoulder. Pitcher’s shoulder is an injury that can keep you off the field. Our team at New York Sports Medicine Institute helps athletes prevent overuse injuries and treats...