Michael Calderone, DPM, has joined the Advanced Orthopaedic Centers team and is now seeing patients at our Woodbury location. Dr. Calderone is a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon with extensive training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, advanced wound care techniques and treating acute and chronic conditions. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology and pre-medicine [...]
What is osteoporosis? What causes osteoporosis? Can you prevent osteoporosis? What are the three warning signs you may have osteoporosis? Can osteoporosis be treated? Osteoporosis is a common disorder that makes the bones weak and more likely to break. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and [...]
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Some 23% of all adults in the U.S., more than 54 million people, have arthritis. The annual direct medical costs are at least $140 billion. The disease affects senior citizens, working-age adults and even children, with [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition that causes pain and limits both range of motion and strength in the hands, wrists, fingers, and forearms. Thankfully, you can go a long way toward averting the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with some simple adjustments to your daily routine. Below, we’ll break down 5 [...]
