PRP Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) is becoming an increasingly popular treatment option for a variety of injuries and conditions. It provides effective results with a faster recovery time over alternatives such as physical therapy, medication, and surgery. Our experts at Foot & Ankle Surgeons of New York specialize in sports medicine as well as other advanced podiatric...
Foot Surgeon in Midtown
Arthritis of the foot and ankle can be treated many ways but an effective way is by harnessing your body’s own stem cells. Stem cell therapy can be beneficial to those living with osteoarthritis of the foot or ankle as well as many other degenerative conditions. Depending on your injury and overall condition, one of our podiatric specialists may recommend stem...
Flat Foot Correction in New York City
Whether it is at work or during your favorite activities, we spend much of our lives on our feet. After a while though, it takes a toll on our lower body, specifically the legs and feet. Unfortunately, many people must go through even more discomfort, especially if they have low arch or high arch feet. While these two conditions are common, they can be...
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the joints in the body begin to break down and lose cartilage. Cartilage is what cushions and supports your bones, and when it begins to break down, performing regular activities and common movements becomes more difficult. The ankles and midfoot are common areas for osteoarthritis and can affect simple tasks, such as walking. In order to...
Tendons
A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. Tendon injuries can occur suddenly or develop over a period of time. You can also be injured due to overuse, injury, structural abnormalities, or diseases, like diabetes or arthritis. Tendon injuries are most commonly found in those who take part in sports like football, wrestling, rugby, etc. These are all sports that...
Ankle Surgeon in New York City
If you are someone who enjoys participating in winter sports that are perfectly suited for the weather, be sure to be aware of the risks of each sport and how you can prevent potential injuries. Some of the most common winter sports people participate in include:
Ice skating
Skiing
Snowboarding
Ice hockey
Sledding
Snow Tubing.
Although these sports are very...
Ankle Fracture Treatment in NYC
Winter is in full-swing and with that comes the threat of slips and falls. Suffering an injury to the ankle should be treated and monitored closely as improper healing can cause long-term complications.
Some injuries may prove to be mild like a Grade 1 ankle sprains, but in other cases, you could have suffered a more serious injury including a Grade 3...