Joint Preservation Treatments

Joint deterioration caused by cartilage loss, chronic inflammation, or repetitive stress can progressively limit mobility and diminish quality of life — but joint replacement is not always the first or only answer. Advances in joint preservation now make it possible to slow cartilage breakdown, stimulate the body’s own healing response, and restore function through minimally invasive techniques that protect the natural joint. These cutting-edge treatments are especially valuable for active patients and athletes who want to maintain peak performance without the extended downtime and permanence of a total joint replacement.

Dr. Jonathan Glashow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, and Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, with more than 30 years of clinical experience and over 15,000 procedures performed. His conservative-first philosophy — shaped by decades of managing high-stakes injuries for the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia 76ers, LA Clippers, and Crystal Palace F.C. — prioritizes preserving the natural joint whenever possible. Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year since 2000 and recognized repeatedly by New York Magazine as one of the city’s best physicians, Dr. Glashow offers patients at his Upper East Side practice access to the most advanced joint preservation therapies available.

Minimally-invasive Joint Therapies

Medical treatments for slowing degenerative diseases and preserving joint function are constantly improving. Cutting-edge medicine and harnessing the body’s ability to heal itself offer exciting potential in joint preservation. Innovative injections, arthroscopic cartilage repair and other joint preservation treatment can help patients avoid or delay joint replacement surgery. Dr. Glashow and our specialists utilize the latest options and minimally-invasive joint treatments including:

Keeping your joints pain-free and functional can impact your quality of life. To learn more about our joint preservation treatments at Jonathan Glashow, MD, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, contact our clinic in UES New York City. We can schedule an appointment for a joint consultation with one of our top-ranked orthopedic specialists to put you on the road to less joint pain and improved mobility.