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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Expert info and articles on orthopedic injuries, recovery, and prevention.

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Knee

I have Arthritis in my knee….what are my options?

Osteoarthritis of the knee is responsible for a significant amount of suffering and disability.  Millions of Americans suffer from Osteoarthritis.

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Knee

What are my knee replacement options?

One of the most promising techniques is managing your arthritis knee pain before you need to have a knee replacement. A very new procedure has given many

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Shoulder

How are SLAP tears fixed?

SLAP tears are fixed arthroscopically. The torn labrum is sewn back to the socket or glenoid with a number of sutures. You will need to rest your arm in a

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Shoulder

Do all SLAP tears need to be fixed?

Definitely not. Many people will develop SLAP lesions from normal use of the shoulder throughout their lives. Many post-mortem studies show that the vast

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Labral Tears

What is a SLAP lesion or labral tear?

A SLAP lesion is a tear of the labrum or cartilage disc that encircles the "socket" of the shoulder. A tear can occur as a result of a single traumatic event.

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Knee

Which Knee Replacement system do you prefer?

Are all knee replacements the same? Each system has it shortcomings and benefits. We currently use knee replacement systems that will accommodate a woman's

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Shoulder

I have been told I have a frozen shoulder… what is that?

I have completely updated this post ... please refer to this post on Frozen Shoulder A frozen shoulder is simply a phrase we use for a shoulder joint that

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Shoulder

What is cortisone and how do cortisone injections work?

Cortisone is a form of steroid. This type of steroid is a very strong anti-inflammatory -- which is why it is usually successful at alleviating the pain

calcific tendonitis and severe shoulder pain
Rotator Cuff

I have been told I have calcium deposits in my shoulder… what is that?

Calcific tendonitis or calcium in your rotator cuff is one of the most painful shoulder conditions I see in the office.  The pain from calcific tendonitis

Knee Arthritis

Considering a Total Knee Replacement?

If you are considering a total knee replacement you no doubt you are in significant pain, you likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is

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They Work !!! Checklists and Protocols Save Lives.

From JAMA: Conclusion  Over the 4-year period from 2005 through 2008 in 9 diverse metropolitan areas, rates of invasive health

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Labral Tears

Pitching in early teenage years

For years I have been telling parents to minimize the amount of time their children spend pitching and instead concentrate on teaching the basics  and the finer

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