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Hope for Athletes with ACL Injuries

January 9, 2013

Purpose, Drive and Resolve As we all gasped this past weekend as we watch Robert Griffin III further injure his torn ACL and LCL when the Redskins were knocked out of the Playoffs, we are reminded that there can still be an exciting future after knee surgery. We hope that RG3’s will have a fast…

Darelle Revis And The Torn ACL Nightmare Skillfully Resolved

November 15, 2012

Darelle Revis, All-Pro Jets cornerback who exited Jets action due to a torn ACL, should recover fully from his anterior crucial ligament damage to defend Brady and Manning rockets once again. When you or your teenager goes down with this highly painful knee tear, do you have the proper orthopedic surgeon to handle this surgical…

NY Yankee Captain Not Invincible To Orthopedic Surgery

October 25, 2012

Eventual Hall of Fame short stop Derek Jeter, the 38 year old New York Yankee clubhouse leader who seems to improve with age, fell by the wayside in Game 1 of the ALCS due to the inevitable broken ankle which has plagued numerous speedsters throughout MLB history. His visit to orthopedic doctors verified the NY…

Tips for Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Orthopaedic Needs

October 22, 2012

Locating a qualified and caring surgeon is important for achieving the best outcome with minimal recovery. You should take your time when looking for a surgeon by asking plenty of questions during your initial consultation and looking at the surgeon’s qualifications and experience. Here are some other tips to guide you in the process of…

Why Your Meniscus Tear May Require Repair

October 22, 2012

The meniscus is a cartilage structure in the knee that is among the easiest parts of the knee to injure. Because of the location of the meniscus, it can become torn during any bending motion in which weight is on the knee. If the tear to the meniscus is minor, it may be able to…

Understanding the Anatomy of the Shoulder

September 12, 2012

The shoulder is one of the biggest and most mobile joints in the human body. Formed by the meeting of the shoulder blade and upper arm bone, as well as a collection of muscles and other connective tissues, the shoulder has tremendous range of motion. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, consult with an orthopedic…

What is a torn ACL?

July 8, 2012

The knee joins your upper leg bone (the femur) with the lower leg bone (the tibia) in a joint that’s strong and flexible. Four ligaments hold the two bones in the proper positions relative to one another, and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or “ACL” is one of them. ACL injuries include full or partial tears of the…

Need to Know More about Joint Injury Treatments? Check Out These Links

May 23, 2012

Though a joint injury can cause considerable pain and inconvenience, orthopedic surgeons can remedy these ailments through a number of treatment options. Dr. Steven Struhl, MD provides a wide range of these orthopedic treatment options, including arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, for patients living in the greater New York region. To learn more about our…

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