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• Non-operative Kyphosis Treatments

  may be used to provide relief. Over-the-counter topical pain reliever ointments or patches can also be helpful for pain management. Heating pads can be helpful to help ease muscle soreness or tightness. Bracing: Wearable posture correction devices have...

• Reclaiming Your Mobility: 5 Common Questions about Hip Replacement

  Dealing with hip pain doesn’t have to be a life sentence. With today’s technology and surgical techniques, patients with hip arthritis or other injuries can face their symptoms and get started on the road to relief. A hip replacement surgery is a...

• Understanding Knee Replacement for Knee Arthritis

  According to the Arthritis Foundation, an estimated two million individuals in the U.S. under the age of 45 exhibit symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. The number of knee arthritis cases rises exponentially in individuals 55 and above (close to six...

• Asif M. Ilyas, MD

  and orthopaedic trauma surgery. Dr. Ilyas has a particular interest in fracture surgery, nerve injury, opioids and pain management in orthopaedic surgery, and is considered an expert in "wide awake hand surgery." Dr. Ilyas also served as the Consulting...

• Who May Need a Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Procedure

  and pain from your damaged knee joints you may need to discuss new treatment options with your physician. For better pain management, you may be wondering whether a bilateral total knee replacement procedure may be right for you. Before taking that next...

• 4 Tips to Help Ensure Your Trenton Total Hip Replacement Success

  pain can make it difficult to participate in physical therapy and can even lead to chronic pain. There a number of pain management techniques available to Trenton total hip replacement patients–both with and without the use of medications. A Rothman...

• Integrated Orthopedic and PT Strategies for Spondylolysis

  of motion in the spine and surrounding muscles while minimizing the risk of re-injury. Rehabilitation and Recovery: Pain Management: Initially, physical therapy will focus on pain management through modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound, and...

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Exploring the Latest Techniques and Outcomes

  phase, however, the hope is that using cells or factors from the patient will aid in healing repaired tissue. Finally, pain management after orthopedic surgery and especially arthroscopic surgery has been a hot area of research and advancement in the...

• 3 Facts About Hip and Knee Replacements: What You Need to Know

  patients are able to walk, eat and manage their pain (which is often the very next day), they are allowed to go home! Pain Management: All surgeries involve some element of pain and we’d be lying if we tried to tell you that knee and hip replacement...

• Five Reasons to See a Knee Doctor in White Plains

  Which Symptoms Indicate You Should See a Knee Doctor? Find Out Here! The knee is made up of three bones (femur, tibia, and patella), two types of cartilage (articular and meniscal), four ligaments (two collateral and two cruciate), and numerous...

• Non-Operative Treatment Alternatives for Loose Bodies in the Knee

  What are loose bodies in the knee joint? A loose body is a small fragment of cartilage or bone that breaks off in the knee joint. This can be a result of trauma or degeneration. Loose bodies can vary in size and location, and sometimes there is more...

• Hip Flexor Strain During the Lacrosse Season? The Fastest Way to Get Back on the Field

  Here is the information any lacrosse player suffering from a hip flexor strain needs to know. Any athlete who has experienced a hip flexor strain knows the frustration of this type of injury. The injury may happen suddenly, but often pain and tension...

• Can You Really Get Spondylolysis from Playing Volleyball?

  Learn the truth about spondylolysis and other sports career-limiting back injuries. Repetitive forces and extension movements are a regular part of training and competition, meaning that some degree of back pain is to be expected for volleyball and...

• Elbow Arthritis Evolution: Surgical and Non-Surgical Breakthroughs

  Elbow arthritis, though less common than knee or hip arthritis, can have a profound impact on daily activities. The elbow is essential for nearly every arm movement, and when it begins to deteriorate due to arthritis, even simple tasks like lifting a...

• Optimizing Rotator Cuff Repair with Biceps Tendon Transfer

  The shoulder is one of the most intricate joints in the human body, allowing a wide range of motion crucial for daily activities and sports. However, this complexity also makes the shoulder prone to injuries, especially in the rotator cuff—a key group...

• Non-operative Herniated Lumbar Disc Treatment

  Most (80 to 90%) patients with a new or recent acute disc herniation will improve without surgery. The doctor will usually try using nonsurgical treatments for the first few weeks. If the pain still keeps you from your normal lifestyle after completing...

• Spine Series - Blog 2: Have You Tried These Treatments for Spine Conditions?

  Pain relief is the goal. And these top recommended treatments for spine conditions are the answers you need. It’s time to get on the road to recovery! We tend to forget all about the importance of spinal health until we start to experience the pain and...

• When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor

  Athletes are notorious for waiting too long to seek help for an injury. Whether they think they can play through and shake it off, or they don’t want to lose playing time, this is a dangerous mistake to make. What began as a mild pain could become a...

• Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy for Disc Herniation

  may notice continued improvement in symptoms over several weeks to months, others may require ongoing physical therapy, pain management and rehabilitation to optimize long-term outcomes. Risks and Complications While minimally invasive microdiscectomy...

• Five Methods for Treating a Cycling Lower Back Injury

  Take Care of Your Lower Back with These Tips for Injured Cyclists If you have ever had an injury that kept you from competing in a sport or completing everyday tasks, you know how disheartening it can feel. Cyclists with lower back injuries have...