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If you live with osteoarthritis, you may notice your joints start to feel stiffer, more swollen, or downright painful as temperatures drop. You’re not imagining it—winter weather can intensify arthritis symptoms, especially in weight-bearing joints like the knees or hips, or excessive movement joints like elbows and shoulders. At Jonathan L. Glashow, MD Orthopedic Surgery…
For athletes who rely heavily on throwing motions—especially baseball pitchers—a UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) tear can feel like a career-ending injury. This ligament, located on the inside of the elbow, stabilizes the joint during overhead throwing. When it becomes overstretched or torn, pain, instability, and loss of performance follow. In many cases, conservative treatments like…
The knee is one of the most complex and heavily used joints in the body, providing both strength and mobility for everyday activities and athletic performance. Unfortunately, its complexity also makes it vulnerable to injury—particularly ligament tears. For athletes and active individuals, a torn knee ligament can be a life-changing event that requires expert evaluation…
Shoulder pain can affect everything from your daily routine to your ability to stay active—and one of the most common causes of shoulder discomfort is shoulder impingement syndrome. At the orthopedic and sports medicine practice of Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow in Manhattan, NYC, we specialize in diagnosing and treating shoulder conditions with expert precision and…
ACL injuries are among the most common and frustrating injuries in sports. For decades, ACL reconstruction using harvested tendons (either from the patient or a donor) was the gold standard. But now, the Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) Implant is transforming how surgeons like Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow, a leading orthopedic specialist in NYC, treat…
Baseball remains one of America’s most beloved sports, but for many players, especially pitchers, it can take a serious toll on the shoulder. In New York City, where athletes compete at elite levels, overuse injuries are a common issue. Dr. Jonathan Glashow, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of…
An Achilles tendon rupture is a painful and often sudden injury that affects thousands of athletes and active individuals each year. As a leading orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in NYC, Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow treats many patients with this condition—often helping them return to full mobility with expert diagnosis, surgical precision, and a…
The kneecap, or patella, is a small, but vital bone located at the front of the knee joint. It serves several essential functions, including protecting the knee joint and aiding movement by providing leverage for the muscles that straighten the leg. Because of its location and role, a broken kneecap can significantly impact mobility and…
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common knee injuries, particularly among athletes engaged in high-intensity contact sports such as basketball, football and soccer. Each year, approximately 400,000 individuals in the United States experience an ACL tear, about 1 in 3500 people, which can significantly impact their ability to perform daily activities or…
A rotator cuff tear is a common orthopedic injury that affects millions of people each year, particularly athletes and individuals engaged in repetitive overhead activities. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for a wide range of motion. When torn, it can lead to…
