What is knee arthroscopy? What are the benefits of arthroscopic knee surgery? How can arthroscopic surgery help my knee pain? When should I consider arthroscopic knee surgery? The knee is the largest joint in the body, with four main structural components: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. When something goes wrong with any of these [...]
What is plantar fasciitis? Why would I get plantar fasciitis? How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed? What treatments exist for plantar fasciitis and does walking help? Can I do anything to help my plantar fasciitis? The majority of Americans think that their feet are “the least important body part in terms of our overall health [...]
Why would I need a knee replacement? What is knee replacement? What’s it like to recover from a knee replacement? How long does a knee replacement last? Each year, around 600,00 people in the United States undergo knee replacement surgery, but how long does it take to recover from a knee replacement? These surgeries [...]
As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident you and your loved ones are protected while at our office. Aside from the additional safety protocols, you’ll experience several differences during your appointment with your [...]
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new orthopaedic providers to our facility. Richard J. Meagher, M.D., and Adam Sackstein, M.D., will now be seeing patients at our Woodbury location. Click the photos below to learn more about each physician. Richard J. Meagher, M.D. [...]
How do you get bunions? What are the symptoms of bunions? How can I get rid of bunions? Should I have surgery for my bunions? When should I see my doctor for bunions? Bunions are a medical condition known as hallux valgus. A bunion forms at the base of the big toe joint as [...]
What is a podiatrist? Why would I see a podiatrist? What are the most common foot issues that you treat? What are the advanced wound care issues that you use? When is surgical intervention needed with wound care conditions? What does high-risk foot care refer to? In this blog, we answer some of the [...]
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 [...]
As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident you and your loved ones are protected while at our office. Here are several common questions and answers addressing our increased safety measures. We’ve taken [...]
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 [...]
