There is no question that leading an active lifestyle is important for your overall health. That being said, there are times you can absolutely push yourself too hard and do more harm than good. Whether you’re a casual runner or Read More…
It’s all too common to suffer an injury and — rather than visit a specialist immediately, wait it out to see if it will somehow improve on its own. While this may be the frugal way to proceed, it’s not Read More…
There’s scientific evidence that knitting can mend the brain. In a 2012 study, Mayo Clinic professor of neurology and psychiatry Yonas Geda and colleagues studied the effects of activities including knitting, quilting and playing games in 1,321 seniors. Nearly 200 Read More…
For those that experience frequent knee pain, we recommend making a appointment with us. Our team has several methods to diagnose and treat pain through both non-surgical and surgical methods. If a knee arthroscopy is part of your treatment plan, Read More…
Since going to see an Orthopedic doctor is not as routine as seeing your general practitioner or family doctor, many patients don’t know what to expect at their first appointment. The good news is — it’s not that different from Read More…
Brooks Koepka is currently playing phenomenal golf after being out for a wrist tendon injury. The injury was specifically to the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon, aka “ECU” tendon, which is on the little finger side of the wrist Read More…
Open fractures are fractures in which the bone has penetrated the skin or remains visible above the skin. They used to be considered one of the few true Orthopaedic emergencies. Recently, however, multiple studies focused primarily on leg/foot open fractures Read More…
After the OrthoManhattan team spent a weekend in Las Vegas at the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Orthobiotics training course, our surgeons sat down to discuss the potential of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for musculoskeletal issues. Here’s how this advancement impacts Read More…
OrthoManhattan has a great story. We brought together 5 well-respected and successful orthopedic surgeons, each with fellowship-training and subspecialty expertise. Our doctors sport a combined 100 years of orthopedic practice. While caring for our patients, we have each been involved Read More…
Gleyber Torres has been the most talked about Yankee minor leaguer this year, close to being brought up to play 3rd base, when he slid into home plate headfirst and sustained a season-ending elbow injury to his non-throwing arm. He Read More…