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Bronxville

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Say Goodbye To Chronic Hip Pain At NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital

Say Goodbye To Chronic Hip Pain At NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital

Say Goodbye To Chronic Hip Pain At NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Annette Douglas, 71, proudly trekked up and down the hills of her Riverdale neighborhood every day until about three years ago, when annoying hip pain first slowed her down. The annoyance progressed into debilitating pain that kept her from the things she enjoys most—climbing her hills and, even worse, playing with her grandchildren. “I had no quality of life because of the pain,” Douglas said. Not one to be deterred by her age, she asked her friends for recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon and multiple people suggested Jakub Tatka, M.D., a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at NewYo…

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Briarcliff

Lifestyle

Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today

Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today

Don’t Live In Pain, Learn More About A Knee Replacement Today Exceptional orthopedic care, available at Phelps We know knee pain can affect your quality of life and put a strain on performing daily activities. At Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, our dedicated orthopedic team is here to help. Our orthopedic surgeons are experts in many surgical techniques for knee replacement and will tailor their approach to fit your specific needs. What causes knee pain? Knee pain can be caused by a variety of conditions and issues, including: Arthritis (knee osteoarthritis, which is a wearing away of the natural cushioning of the knee) Back ailments Bursitis (…

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Putnam

Lifestyle

Local Father Enjoys Full Recovery After Partial Knee Replacement

Local Father Enjoys Full Recovery After Partial Knee Replacement

Local Father Enjoys Full Recovery After Partial Knee Replacement While raising three active children, Bruce became very familiar with the expert care at Northern Westchester Hospital. So when his chronic knee pain worsened and he struggled with everyday activities, he turned to the same staff he had known and come to trust after so many years. "I had a partial knee replacement on my right knee," said Bruce. "The surgery is a sneeze—you fall asleep and you wake up and it’s been done." For many adults over 50, osteoarthritis, which specifically targets the knees, is the most common type of arthritis. Thankfully, partial knee replacement can reduce or elimi…

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North Orange

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Finding Freedom From Chronic Shoulder Pain With 3D Imaging

Finding Freedom From Chronic Shoulder Pain With 3D Imaging

Finding Freedom From Chronic Shoulder Pain With 3D Imaging As seen in the July/August 2019 issue of Advancing Care Despite enduring pain for almost three years, Harry Knebel Jr., 66, was unsure he wanted to have shoulder replacement surgery. His procedure was scheduled for late November 2018, but in the weeks leading up to it, the Warwick resident was having second thoughts. Constant pain, difficulty sleeping, trouble getting dressed and other limitations on his daily activities were commonplace. But the notion of a six-week recovery gave him pause. “I was really depressed until my 18-year-old grandson, Robbie, told me he didn’t like the depressi…

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Clarkstown

Lifestyle

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes Is bariatric metabolic surgery for you? You’re significantly overweight. You also suffer from Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and cancer, which are associated with your obesity. Your weight is a health risk but neither diet nor exercise has helped you shed pounds. Bariatric and metabolic surgery will. Bariatric and metabolic surgery changes your digestive system to help you lose weight by limiting how much you can and want to eat, and reducing your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. It’s the most effective tool available to help you lose weight. If you…

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Briarcliff

Lifestyle

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes Is bariatric metabolic surgery for you? You’re significantly overweight. You also suffer from Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and cancer, which are associated with your obesity. Your weight is a health risk but neither diet nor exercise has helped you shed pounds. Bariatric and metabolic surgery will. Bariatric and metabolic surgery changes your digestive system to help you lose weight by limiting how much you can and want to eat, and reducing your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. It’s the most effective tool available to help you lose weight. If you…

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Clarkstown

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Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone

Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone

Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone The stiffness in your groin has become painful, making it hard to walk or get up from a chair, and even waking you up at night. Neither rest nor medication help. You may need a new hip. If you do, then you’ll be among more than 300,000 people who receive total hip replacements each year in the United States. Why Has My Hip Stopped Working? “The hip is one of the body's largest joints. Like other weight-bearing joints, it sustains plenty of 'wear and tear' that commonly lead to arthritis. In fact, arthritis is the major cause of chronic hip pain and disability, and the most common form of…

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Briarcliff

Lifestyle

Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone

Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone

Need A New Hip? You’re Not Alone The stiffness in your groin has become painful, making it hard to walk or get up from a chair, and even waking you up at night. Neither rest nor medication help. You may need a new hip. If you do, then you’ll be among more than 300,000 people who receive total hip replacements each year in the United States. Why Has My Hip Stopped Working? “The hip is one of the body's largest joints. Like other weight-bearing joints, it sustains plenty of 'wear and tear' that commonly lead to arthritis. In fact, arthritis is the major cause of chronic hip pain and disability, and the most common form of …

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Briarcliff

Lifestyle

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss Have you struggled with your weight and weight loss for a long time? Tried exercise and every diet under the sun, but none have led to lasting weight loss? Are you considered morbidly obese and suffering from other health issues? As director of Bariatric Services at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, these are the questions I tell my patients to ask themselves. Morbid obesity is responsible for disability and decreases in productivity and quality of life as well as increased healthcare costs. If the answer is yes to the questions listed above, bariatric surgery may be the life-changing jumps…

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Clarkstown

Lifestyle

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss Have you struggled with your weight and weight loss for a long time? Tried exercise and every diet under the sun, but none have led to lasting weight loss? Are you considered morbidly obese and suffering from other health issues? As director of Bariatric Services at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, these are the questions I tell my patients to ask themselves. Morbid obesity is responsible for disability and decreases in productivity and quality of life as well as increased healthcare costs. If the answer is yes to the questions listed above, bariatric surgery may be the life-changing jumps…

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Clarkstown

Lifestyle

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss

Considering Bariatric Surgery? What You Need To Know About Weight Loss Have you struggled with your weight and weight loss for a long time? Tried exercise and every diet under the sun, but none have led to lasting weight loss? Are you considered morbidly obese and suffering from other health issues? As director of Bariatric Services at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, these are the questions I tell my patients to ask themselves. Morbid obesity is responsible for disability and decreases in productivity and quality of life as well as increased healthcare costs. If the answer is yes to the questions listed above, bariatric surgery may be the life-changin…

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Putnam

Lifestyle

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the constant forces that it has to endure over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for knee osteoarthritis. The most definitive treatment is having surgery to replace the knee joint with a prosthetic. However, there…

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East Dutchess

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Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the constant forces that it has to endure over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for knee osteoarthritis. The most definitive treatment is having surgery to replace the knee joint with a prosthetic. However, there…

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Armonk

Lifestyle

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It

Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the constant forces that it has to endure over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for knee osteoarthritis. The most definitive treatment is having surgery to replace the knee joint with a prosthetic. However, there…

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Paramus

Lifestyle

Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age

Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age

Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age Staying active is essential as you age, but achy joints or injuries can prevent you from the activities you love. Consider some of the ideas below to maintain your fitness for years to come: Manage Pain Proactively While muscular soreness is okay, joint pain is a red flag. Modify an activity to make it pain-free – a subtle adjustment can go a long way, like not letting your knee collapse in or bend too far forward when squatting. If you have chronic pain, exercise should not significantly increase that pain. Stay Mobile and Strong Sports and daily activities require you to move with c…

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Clarkstown

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Good Samaritan Hospital Helps Rockland Fireman Return To Form

Good Samaritan Hospital Helps Rockland Fireman Return To Form

Good Samaritan Hospital Helps Rockland Fireman Return To Form After being forced to abandon his hobbies of bowling and rowing due to constant knee pain, Robert Young of Sloatsburg, knew he had to make a change. Young, 65, leads an active life. His job as a condominium superintendent keeps him on the move all day, climbing ladders, fixing elevators and the like. For 38 years, he’s been a volunteer firefighter; for the last five, he’s served the department as a scuba rescue diver. But Young’s knee pain was interfering with activities he loved. Despite his “very high tolerance for pain,” he knew he had to do something about his knees. In the fall of 2016…

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Rivertowns

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St. John's Riverside Hospital Explains The Healing Powers Of Turmeric

St. John's Riverside Hospital Explains The Healing Powers Of Turmeric

St. John's Riverside Hospital Explains The Healing Powers Of Turmeric Turmeric is a ginger-colored spice that’s been a part of Middle Eastern and East Asian cooking for centuries. The warm and flavorful bitter taste is frequently used in curry dishes. Turmeric however is also widely known for its health benefits and has garnered the attention of nutritionists and physicians worldwide. Curcumin, turmeric’s most active and healing compound, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which has can aid in combating osteoarthritis, heart disease and digestive issues. Turmeric is proven to treat arthritis as it helps reduce joint inflammation according to a re…

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Clarkstown

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Suffering From Arthritis? Here Are Seven Things You Need To Know

Suffering From Arthritis? Here Are Seven Things You Need To Know

Suffering From Arthritis? Here Are Seven Things You Need To Know Many newly diagnosed arthritis patients find themselves filled with questions and misconceptions about the painful condition. In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, and to help set the record straight, Dr. Oliver Kurucz, chief of rheumatology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, discussed the most common questions he hears from newly-diagnosed patients: Q: What is arthritis? A: The word “arthritis” means joint inflammation. In fact, there are more than 100 kinds of arthritis and related diseases, osteoarthritis being the most common. Symptoms include achy joints after physical work or exercise as…

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Brookfield

Lifestyle

Need A Total Knee Or Hip Replacement? Here's What To Expect

Need A Total Knee Or Hip Replacement? Here's What To Expect

Need A Total Knee Or Hip Replacement? Here's What To Expect Deciding to have a total joint replacement, whether hip or knee, is a huge, life-changing decision. First, it is important to understand why most people undergo total joint replacement. The most common reason that a patient undergoes any form of hip or knee replacement is osteoarthritis. This is the typical "wear-and-tear" type of arthritis. Other reasons that patients may undergo knee replacement are for inflammatory arthritis (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, when the body "attacks" its own tissues), post-traumatic arthritis after an injury or arthritis from a condition from b…

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Briarcliff

Lifestyle

Why Does Your Knee Hurt? Phelps Has The Answer

Why Does Your Knee Hurt? Phelps Has The Answer

Why Does Your Knee Hurt? Phelps Has The Answer SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Knee pain, unfortunately, is common among people of all ages. Various conditions or injuries can cause the pain, and each is treated differently. Following are some of the reasons why your knee may hurt. Arthritis – Three Common Types Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is a “wear-and-tear” condition that occurs when the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of the bones wears away. With post-traumatic arthritis, the wear and tear of a joint is accelerated by a physical injury resulting from sports, a car accident, fall or other physical trauma.…

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