Cartilage is the fibrous, rubbery connective tissue that is found throughout the body. While this material is tough and highly flexible, it can easily become damaged. Articular cartilage can be injured with wear and tear and athletic injury, so restoring this cartilage is essential for...
Whether you’re an elite athlete or an active individual, a knee injury can throw a wrench in your life. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most prevalent injuries we treat. At New York Sports Medicine Institute, our dedicated team is here to help...
If you live with hip arthritis, you know that some days can be better than others. When your arthritis symptoms become more intense or worsen, it’s known as a flare-up. Flare-ups can occur unexpectedly and take a toll on your daily life. At New York...
Most of us deal with our health in a reactive way. We tend only to visit the doctor when we are already in pain rather than before. It’s critical to take a more proactive approach to increase the chances of developing avoidable conditions or catching...
At the New York Sports Medicine Institute, our team is committed to providing the finest in orthopedic sports medicine. We offer a wide range of specialized treatments to evaluate and treat sports-related conditions affecting the body. Our team is proud to provide Protect3D 3D printed...
The winter season brings along the inevitable risk of slipping and falling on ice. While many falls only damage your self-esteem, they can carry a significant potential for injuries and pain in your knees. Going for a walk in the cold with knee pain may...
Have you been experiencing pain and tenderness in your shoulder? This can be a result of an injury to your deltoid muscle. While this pain can put a damper on your holiday activities this season, you do not need to resign yourself to living with...
The warning signs and symptoms of a concussion can be confusing. They don’t always appear right away, they can come and go, and they may not go away without additional treatment. At New York Sports Medicine Institute, we treat concussion patients every day. Our individualized...
Tendons and ligaments are strong tissues that help us engage in all sorts of physical activity when they’re healthy. However, these tissues have a poor blood supply, so they can take a long time to heal and cause severe pain. Certain elements in the blood...
If you have scheduled a procedure to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), you may be asking yourself, “how long will I be out of my normal routine?” While this is an important question, there’s more to ACL surgery recovery than getting back on...