NYSMI News

02 Oct What to Expect During Recovery After Arthroscopic Joint Surgery: A Week-by-Week Guide

Posted at 08:00h in Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery repairs damage inside a joint through small portal incisions and a camera, which means less soft-tissue disruption and an earlier start to rehabilitation than open surgery allows. It does not mean the joint is healed once the incisions close. The tissue repaired on...

01 Oct Fall Injury Season: Common Knee and Shoulder Injuries That May Require Surgery

Posted at 08:00h in knee, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder

Autumn in New York brings football scrimmages, soccer tournaments, cross-country miles, and weekend hours spent hauling leaf bags and climbing ladders. It also brings a predictable rise in knee and shoulder injuries, because those two joints absorb the most force during cutting, pivoting, contact, and...

Pre-surgical conditioning session preparing an orthopedic patient before surgery at NYSMI

01 Aug How Pre-Surgical Conditioning Improves Post-Op Outcomes

Posted at 09:05h in Orthopedic Surgery

When patients schedule an orthopedic procedure, their primary focus is usually on the day of surgery itself and the recovery phase that follows. At New York Sports Medicine Institute (NYSMI), we often tell our patients that successful surgical outcomes are built long before you step...

Man holding his stiff shoulder in pain before frozen shoulder surgery

07 Jul Frozen Shoulder: When Surgery Is Considered After Failed Conservative Care

Posted at 08:00h in Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder

Shoulder pain and stiffness that gradually worsen over time can be frustrating — especially when the condition seems to resist every treatment you try. Frozen shoulder, clinically known as adhesive capsulitis, affects an estimated 2 to 5 percent of the general population and can sideline...

Man holding his hip in pain before total hip replacement

01 Jul Total Hip Replacement: What Patients Should Know About Modern Techniques

Posted at 08:00h in Hip, Orthopedic Surgery

Hip pain that limits your ability to walk, climb stairs, or sleep comfortably is more than an inconvenience — it's a quality-of-life issue that deserves real answers. For many patients, total hip replacement has become one of the most effective and reliable procedures in orthopedic...

Patient with chronic knee pain consulting orthopedic surgeon about surgical treatment options

11 Jun Common Causes of Knee Pain That Require Surgical Treatment

Posted at 08:00h in knee, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedist

Knee pain is one of the most prevalent orthopedic complaints across all age groups. It can develop gradually from years of wear and stress, or appear suddenly following an acute injury. While many knee conditions respond to conservative care — rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory...

Patient holding shoulder in pain from impingement syndrome before arthroscopic surgery consultation

01 Jun Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: When Is Arthroscopic Surgery Recommended?

Posted at 08:00h in Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedist, Orthopedist in NYC, Shoulder

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints seen in orthopedic practice — and shoulder impingement syndrome is frequently the cause. It affects a broad range of patients, from competitive athletes to working professionals whose daily routines place repetitive demands on the shoulder joint....

12 May Hip Arthritis: Joint Preservation vs. Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted at 09:00h in Hip, Orthopedic Surgery

Living with hip arthritis can make even the simplest movements — walking to your car, climbing stairs, getting out of bed — feel like a significant challenge. For many patients, the question isn't whether to seek treatment, but which treatment is right for them. Should...

01 May When Is Knee Surgery Necessary? Signs It’s Time to See an Orthopedic Surgeon

Posted at 09:00h in knee, Orthopedic Surgery

Knee pain is one of the most common complaints that brings patients to an orthopedic surgeon — and for good reason. The knee is the largest joint in the body, supporting your full weight with every step, squat, and climb. Whether you're a competitive athlete,...

27 Apr Anterior vs. Posterior Hip Replacement Approaches: What Patients Should Know