There’s a New Spine Surgeon in Nassau County: Dr. Franklin Lee
South Island Orthopedics already has a reputation for providing some of the best orthopedic care on Long Island. And, in August, their team is growing, with the arrival of Dr. …
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June is Scoliosis Awareness Month: Get the Facts
Scoliosis is a common condition, affecting between six and nine million people in the United States alone. Although it can affect anyone of any age, most new diagnoses are among …
Arthritis Awareness Month 2021
May marks Arthritis Awareness Month 2021. It’s an opportune time to learn more about different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Currently, while certain treatments help reduce the side …
How Common Are Meniscus Tears in the Knee?
Are tears of the meniscus in the knee very common and do they require knee surgery? If you pay attention to sports at all, there is a pretty good chance …
Stenosing Tenosynovitis: Trigger Finger
What causes someone to develop trigger finger? If someone told you that they had been diagnosed with trigger finger, would you have visions of their friends and family staging some …
Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Can Be Dangerous to Ignore
Will carpal tunnel symptoms eventually just go away on its own? We think of carpal tunnel syndrome as a condition that came into being with computer keyboards and other modern …
The Patient’s Guide to Shoulder Arthroscopy For Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff injuries can be debilitating and affect daily activities, especially for athletes and active individuals. Thankfully, there’s a revolutionary surgery option that offers effective pain relief and faster recovery …
Fractured Hips Due to Slips and Falls
What is most often the cause of a hip fracture? No one likes to fall. Interestingly enough, the first thought that most people have after slipping and falling anywhere other …
Tennis Elbow
Do you have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, which is a relatively common condition, occurs when a tear develops in the tendons attached to the outside …
Sprained Ankles
Will a sprained ankle usually heal by itself or is it necessary to go to the doctor for treatment? We all know that the symptoms of sprains and strains are …