7 Tips to Support Spine Health
Your spine is one of your body’s most important parts. In addition to giving your body structure and support—and allowing you to stand upright and move freely, the spine protects …
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5 Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
With summer here, adults and children alike are heading out to enjoy their favorite sports. Whether it’s a round of golf on your favorite course, a tennis match with friends, …
Kids Get Arthritis Too: July Is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is most commonly considered an older person’s disease. And with good reason: The majority of arthritis patients are adults with osteoarthritis, the type of disease associated with wear and …
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. …
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 …
Trigger Finger Treatment in Long Island
Symptoms, Causes, and Surgery Trigger finger, also called stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that may cause a finger or thumb to catch, click, or lock when bending and straightening. It …
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 …