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As many as one in four Americans suffers from frequent knee pain. It’s an incredibly common complaint, and if it affects you, then you know just how significantly it can impact your daily life. Traditional treatments range from physical therapy to invasive surgery, but these aren’t your only options. Platelet-rich...

Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal condition in which your spine curves sideways in a “C” or “S” shape. It can affect people of all ages, and it typically starts between the ages of 10-15. Because most people are adolescents when they get scoliosis, a common question we get from parents is,...

Neck pain is frustrating. Whether you slept in an awkward position one night or you spent a few hours hunched over your laptop on the couch, the discomfort can interfere with your daily life. And if that pain keeps coming back, it might leave you wondering why — and wondering...

Bursae are the small fluid-filled sacs that surround the bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints. Normally, bursae cushion your joints and help absorb shock as you move— but if they get inflamed, a painful condition called bursitis develops. Bursitis is typically caused by repetitive motions or prolonged pressure on...

Spinal stenosis develops when the spaces inside your spine get narrower. It’s most common in your lower back and your neck, and it can put pressure on your spinal cord and nerves that ends up causing symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs or arms. Spinal stenosis...

Your rotator cuff consists of four muscles and their tendons, which help stabilize your shoulder joint and facilitate movement. A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that happens when the tendons tear due to injury, overuse, or degeneration — and it’s an injury that can significantly impact your...

Are you living with chronic joint pain? You aren’t alone. If you’re tired of the pain interfering with your daily life, it might be time to join the millions of Americans who have chosen total joint replacement as a solution. Orthopedic surgeons perform an estimated 790,000 knee replacements and 544,000...

More than 2 million Americans get plantar fasciitis each year. It’s a foot condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot — and it can cause sharp, stabbing pain that makes each step uncomfortable. Anyone can get...

Bunions are bony lumps located on the joint at the base of your big toe. They appear on the outside edge of your foot, are quite common, and can be incredibly painful. If you have bunions, you know they can make everyday activities uncomfortable, whether you’re walking or simply wearing...

Located at the front of your upper arm, your bicep muscle plays an essential role when you lift and rotate your arm — and a bicep tear is a painful and debilitating injury that can quickly impact your daily life.  If you’ve suffered a bicep injury, you’re probably wondering how...

Did you know that the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body? It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, and it’s essential in activities like walking, running, and jumping. Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of your Achilles tendon. It happens when the tendon gets irritated and inflamed...

Are you dealing with pain and swelling in your shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee? It could be bursitis: an uncomfortable condition that develops when the small, fluid-filled sacs that provide cushioning in your joints become inflamed. This inflammation is often the result of repetitive movements, making it particularly common among...

Your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament just over one inch long that stabilizes your knee joint. It’s naturally flexible, but a sudden stop or a hard impact can result in an ACL tear. Did you know that ACL tears are among the most common sports injuries? These...

Are you scheduled for knee replacement surgery? It’s one of the most common surgeries in the country, and it can be a great option for people dealing with severe knee arthritis or other debilitating knee conditions. However, even though it promises to improve comfort and mobility, it’s still a major...

A bunion is a swollen, bony growth at the base of your big toe. It’s one of the most common foot ailments in the country, with about one-third of Americans living with this painful condition. Bunions develop slowly and typically worsen with time. That tell-tale bump on the side of...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been gaining popularity, mostly because they have a wide range of uses. From wound healing to arthritic inflammation reduction, there isn’t a lot PRP can’t do. Another great use for PRP is accelerating the healing time of injuries, particularly sports injuries such as muscle tears....

Bunions are common foot deformities that occur at the base of your big toe, causing the joint to jut outward and your big toe to turn inward toward your other toes. They can cause a lot of pain and even affect your mobility as the bunion develops.  When you have...

Undergoing joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing experience. Hip and knee replacements are two of the most common types of joint replacement surgery, offering relief from chronic pain, improved mobility, and overwhelmingly positive outcomes for patients. Joint replacement surgery is still surgery, though, and your overall recovery largely depends...

About one in four Americans is living with arthritis. It’s a degenerative condition that affects your joints, and unfortunately, there is no cure. The good news? You can do a lot to slow the progression of arthritis and improve your quality of life. Our team at Manhattan Orthopedics specializes in...

Do you have sharp, stabbing pains in the bottom of your foot? Are your first steps painful when you get out of bed each morning? It could be plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions in the country, and it can cause excruciating foot pain. It...

Ankle sprains are one of the top orthopedic injuries, especially among athletes and active individuals of all ages. Unfortunately, suffering a sprain increases your risk of future sprains and a complication known as chronic ankle instability.  Chronic ankle instability is characterized by recurrent sprains and a feeling of weakness in...

About four in five American adults suffer back pain in their lifetimes. Among the most common causes of back pain is a herniated disc. Spinal discs cushion the bones of your vertebrae, but a herniated disc can develop when a disc’s outer layer weakens or tears. The inner gel-like substance...

Nearly one in every four American adults is living with arthritis. It’s characterized by joint inflammation and pain — and it can make every movement difficult and uncomfortable. Although there’s no cure for arthritis, May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. And this year, we’re taking a closer look at one...

Arthritis affects millions of people around the world. There are more than 100 different types, and the most common by far is osteoarthritis. Sometimes referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis develops as your joints break down over time. Years of use wear down the cartilage that protects the bones in...

A bunion is a bony lump that forms at the base of your big toe joint. It’s an extremely common foot deformity that often leads to symptoms like pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. Many people with bunions are able to manage their symptoms with conservative treatments, including ice therapy, pain medication, and...

It’s been nearly three years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many Americans to start working from home in early 2020. Remote work quickly became the new normal, and that trend hasn’t gone away. In fact, 58% of Americans still work from home at least once a week, and they enjoy...

Your plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot, from your heel to your toes. It supports your arch and absorbs shock with each step you take — but overuse can irritate it and lead to a painful condition called plantar fasciitis. About 10% of...

Your foot arch is the space between your heel and the ball of your foot. Tendons create this natural arch, and the shape supports your body weight and gives strength to your foot when you stand and walk. About 20% of people have high arches. High arches put more space between your...

An estimated four in five people suffer low back pain at one time or another. From herniated discs to chronic arthritis, the causes of that pain vary, but one thing remains true: You deserve treatment that works. Although spine surgery is the best option for some people, it’s far from the only option. Our...

Have you noticed a painful lump at the base of your big toe? It might be a bunion: a bony growth that forms when your big toe is regularly pushed under or over your other toes in your shoes. Bunions start small, but they don’t go away on their own. Without...

Herniated discs are among the most common back injuries. When a spinal disc herniates, it bursts open. Its soft interior pushes out through its hard shell, pressing against spinal nerves and causing pain. If you suffer a herniated disc, your doctor may prescribe rest, physical therapy, pain medication, or muscle relaxers....

Myelopathy is a degenerative spine injury that compresses nerves in your spinal cord. It can affect any part of your spine, from your neck (cervical spine) to your lower back (lumbar spine). Many common spinal conditions can lead to myelopathy, and the symptoms can be severe. Fortunately, our spine specialists at Manhattan Orthopedics can...

A dislocated joint is painful. Even though your joints are designed to naturally flex and move, dislocation happens when a joint is forced out of its natural alignment. Any joint can get dislocated, and among adults, dislocated shoulders are by far the most common. A dislocated shoulder can go back into place on...

It’s Arthritis Awareness Month! To celebrate arthritis awareness month, I will use this post to explain what is arthritis, why it occurs, drop some important statistics, and chat with you about best options to help people living with arthritis become and maintain physically active lives.  Hey friends and patients, if...

As an athlete, you rely on your knees for every step, jump, and change in direction. Your knee is a complex joint held together by fibrous bands of tissue, but unfortunately, these tissues are susceptible to injury. Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an essential part of your knee joint....

When to see the orthopedic doctor? Is that gnawing pain that you've been feeling for some duration of time in your shoulder, back or hip something to be concerned about? In this article I’ll review some of the factors to consider when deciding if it’s time to come in and...

Anyone can suffer an injury. Whether it’s the result of a sports accident, slip and fall, or overuse in everyday life, that injury and the pain that it brings can stop you in your tracks. Luckily, your body is equipped to heal — and expert orthopedic care can speed up...

Around 2% of American adults suffer herniated discs each year. Although 2% might not sound like many people, herniated discs are actually a leading cause of back pain and restricted mobility among adults of all ages. Herniated discs are broken vertebral discs that put pressure against the nerves in your...

Your biceps is one of the main muscles of your upper arm, between your shoulder and elbow. It’s attached to your bones with biceps tendons, which are fibrous bands of tissue that hold muscles firmly in place. Both the biceps and its tendons are strong and flexible, but injury and...

Your joints are complex. Each joint contains bones, muscles, and tendons that give your body motion, along with cartilage and fluid-filled sacs called bursae that keep each part moving smoothly. Healthy bursae cushion your joints, but just like any other part of your body, they’re susceptible to injury and infection....

Do you have joint pain in your shoulder or your hip? If you’re an athlete, you could be suffering from a labrum tear — a type of joint injury caused by torn cartilage. Cartilage is a soft but slick material that cushions your joints. When it gets torn, it causes...

Frozen shoulder is a condition that’s characterized by increasing inflammation in your shoulder joint. Also called adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder gradually restricts your mobility, eventually making your shoulder very stiff and painful. It’s not clear what causes frozen shoulder, but it most commonly affects women between the ages of 40-60....

Your musculoskeletal system is complex. Your bones and joints work together with your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues to help you move throughout life. When you’re feeling good, your musculoskeletal system supports your body weight and gives you freedom of motion to participate in your favorite activities. But...

Bursitis is a common, painful joint condition. It develops when the bursae, which are small sacs of fluid that cushion your joints, get inflamed or infected. This inflammation could be the result of an acute injury, but in many cases, it’s a side effect of repetitive friction and overuse. Bursitis...

Your hips are two of your largest weight-bearing joints. These ball-and-socket joints take a lot of stress as you move through life, and if they’re hurting, you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel stiff or sore after strenuous activity. But if you’re waking up most days of the week with...

Cartilage is a thick, slippery material that cushions the bones in your joints. Although it’s flexible, it can get damaged or deteriorate over time. Damaged cartilage can cause intense pain, swelling, and joint stiffness -- and the knee is one of the most common locations for cartilage injury. Your knee...

Are you bothered by neck pain and stiffness? Is your range of motion limited? You’re not alone. An estimated 80% of American adults suffer neck pain in their lifetimes. And in up to 50% of those cases, the pain is recurring. Whether you woke up with a painful, stiff neck...

Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The round end of your upper arm bone (humerus) nests inside the cupped socket of your shoulder blade, and it’s one of the most mobile joints in your body. But the unique construction of your shoulder makes it more susceptible to injuries. A fall,...

More than 54 million Americans have arthritis, a progressive disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Arthritis can develop in almost any joint, but one of the most common areas is the knee. Your knees are weight-bearing joints, which means they get a lot of use and take a...

More than 30 million American adults are living with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is one of many different types. It’s common as you get older, because it develops over the years as your joints break down with use. Arthritis makes joints painful, swollen, and stiff — and...

Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band of tissue that connects your thigh bone to your shin bone and provides essential joint stability in your knee. ACL sprains and tears are leading sports injuries that put athletes out of the game. In fact, up to 200,000 athletes suffer...

More than 2 million Americans suffer whiplash every year. Whiplash is a neck strain or sprain injury that can happen when your head snaps forward and backward sharply. Whiplash is most commonly associated with front- and rear-end auto accidents, but did you know that many other injuries and accidents can...

Your knees cushion each step you take, bend when you sit and stand, and lift your weight when you climb stairs. Each knee is a complex combination of bones, cartilage, tendon, ligaments, and muscles — and when you have knee pain, it can stop you in your tracks. Whether it’s...

Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. Their unique design helps you reach above your head, stretch behind you, and give hugs, but they’re also uniquely susceptible to injury and pain. If you’re experiencing shoulder pain from an injury or lingering pain that doesn’t go away within...

About 80% of Americans experience lower back pain during their lifetimes. It’s no secret that back pain is common — but how it affects your mobility and your lifestyle is personal. Back pain varies in severity, duration, and cause. The good news is that there are plenty of treatments available...

Hip replacement is a major surgery, but it can be a great option for people suffering from chronic hip pain related to injury or arthritis. If you’re considering hip surgery, you might be wondering what recovery is like. At Manhattan Orthopedics, our hip specialist, Dr. Craig Dushey, performs hip replacement...

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your joints. They reduce friction between your bones, muscles, and tendons as you move. But sometimes, a bursa can develop inflammation. Whether it’s from an acute injury or it’s the side effect of a chronic condition like gout or rheumatoid arthritis, an inflamed bursa...

Millions of Americans have osteoarthritis -- and for 10% of men and 13% of women over the age of 60, it’s knee arthritis. When your knee is painful, swollen, and stiff, it can make walking and moving through your daily life a challenge. There are plenty of conservative treatments available...

Osteoarthritis affects more than 32 million Americans. Also called wear-and-tear arthritis, it’s joint pain and stiffness caused by cartilage breakdown inside your joints over the years. Osteoarthritis commonly develops in the hands, hips, and knees, but it can appear in any joint — including the joints of your neck. The...

Your joints help you move through life, but over the years they begin wearing out. Joint pain and stiffness is a common complaint that comes with getting older, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop living an active life in your golden years. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a...

Back pain is a common complaint, but the cause of back pain is often complex and personal. Some bouts of back pain vanish on their own, but when you suffer from back pain for three months or longer, it’s become a chronic condition.  Finding relief that works isn’t always easy....

Of the hundreds of joints in your body, your shoulders are two of the most flexible. Ball-and-socket shoulder joints have the widest range of motion, which helps you stretch above your head, extend your arms, and even reach behind you. When the health of your shoulders is compromised, it can...

Each year in the United States, orthopedic surgeons perform more than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries. The reason for these high numbers is that knee replacement surgery is an effective weapon in the war to regain pain-free mobility, and millions now have a new spring in their steps thanks to “new”...

The goal of spinal fusion is to relieve your pain and improve your ability to maintain an active lifestyle. Advances in medical materials, technology, and surgical techniques have made spinal fusion an attractive and effective option for treating fractures, deformities, and instability in the spine. At Manhattan Orthopedics, located in...

What’s your sport? Whether it’s tennis, golf, volleyball, badminton, or baseball, you rely on your rotator cuff to swing, hit, and throw. Your shoulder joint makes it possible to perform the everyday activities you take for granted until you overwork it and tear the tough band of connective tissue inside...

The mere mention of the words “hip replacement surgery” used to evoke images of the elderly struggling to get around with the aid of a walker, which is far from the current state of joint replacement. Thanks to materials that go the distance and surgical techniques that considerably shorten the...