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If your knee still hurts months or years after part of your meniscus was removed, it may not be leftover soreness. When too much meniscal tissue is gone, your knee can’t distribute weight the way it should. You might still have knee pain after meniscus surgery even after the original tear was fixed. At Jonathan…
An ACL and MCL tear can sound like a two-surgery problem, but it isn’t always. The MCL has more healing potential than the ACL, so some combined injuries can be treated with bracing and rehabilitation for the MCL while the ACL gets its own treatment plan. At Jonathan L. Glashow, MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports…
If you can’t fully straighten your knee after a fall, awkward landing, or sports injury, it’s important to get it checked out quickly. You might have a torn tendon, but swelling, a kneecap injury, or tissue caught in the joint can also make it hard to move. Trying to force your knee straight won’t tell…
A first-time kneecap dislocation doesn’t always mean you’ll need surgery. If your kneecap keeps slipping, gives way, or just doesn’t feel steady after that first injury, you may want to look into MPFL reconstruction in NYC. At Jonathan L. Glashow, MD, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, we’ll start by finding out what’s causing your knee…
Shoulder pain can affect people at nearly every stage of life, but one of the most common causes is a rotator cuff tear. While many people associate rotator cuff injuries with aging, these tears also frequently occur in younger athletes and active individuals following acute injuries or repetitive strain. Whether caused by sports, overuse, or…
Knee osteoarthritis can make everyday movement difficult, especially for active individuals who want to stay on their feet without committing to joint replacement. For the right patients, high tibial osteotomy (HTO) offers a way to reduce pain, improve function, and delay or avoid knee replacement surgery. At Jonathan L. Glashow, MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports…
As baseball season gets underway, injuries to the elbow, particularly among pitchers, become a major topic of discussion. One of the most well-known procedures in sports medicine is UCL reconstruction, commonly referred to as “Tommy John surgery.” But where did this name come from, and what exactly does the procedure involve? At the practice of…
A shoulder dislocation is a painful injury that occurs when the upper arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket. Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, it is also the most frequently dislocated major joint. Studies show that shoulder dislocations account for nearly 50 percent of all major joint…
Elbow pain can be frustrating because it often interferes with everyday activities like lifting, typing, exercising, or even shaking hands. While a minor strain may resolve on its own, persistent or worsening elbow pain is not something to ignore. The elbow is a complex joint made up of bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, and problems…
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries in sports medicine. It can happen during a quick pivot on the basketball court, a sudden twist while skiing, or even a deep squat at the gym. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions the knee joint and helps distribute weight.…
