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Howard J. Luks, MD

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should I have surgery

Sometimes our joints just hurt, and it’s ok not to know why

Do you need to know the precise reason why your knee hurts? Knee and shoulder pain is widespread. Most people in my office do not recall a specific injury.

Exercise is more important than ever

Does Exercise Cause Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition. Age, weight, our metabolic health, and prior injuries contribute to our risk of developing OA. Each and

Bowed legs and medial knee pain

High Tibial Osteotomy For Knee Arthritis Pain In Active People

A high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a procedure that we use to treat knee osteoarthritis swelling and pain, improve function, and often dramatically delay the need

Benefits of exercise

Walk, Exercise, Running, and Living with Knee Arthritis

How many of you have been told to rest and stop running or exercising because you have knee arthritis? Far too many people (including healthcare professionals)

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ACL Surgery: Video Answers To Common Questions- Part 1

An ACL injury is commonplace.  Most ACL tears occur due to non-contact injuries.  Players most often tear their ACL when turning, pivoting, or twisting. What

Meniscus Tear Surgery

Meniscus Tears: Experts Give Video Answer To FAQs

Meniscus tears are so common.  But they aren't always a cause of pain.  Wait, what?  Bear with me.  Many of you have a meniscus tear and

should I have surgery

Elective Surgery Optimization: A Paradigm Shift

The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high.  We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the

remain active with knee osteoarthritis

10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue.  Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy

Thigh strength decreases the risk of developing knee arthritis

Thigh Strength and The Risk of Developing Knee Arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability.  Knee OA hurts.  And quite often, it hurts a lot.

complex posterior horn meniscus tear

Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast

Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common.  The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime.  The research has been clear over the

Exercising with knee osteoarthritis is OK

Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.

Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the

When should I have ACL surgery

Should We Delay ACL Surgery to Decrease Risk of Arthritis

ACL tears are occurring with alarming frequency.  Most people are told to have ACL surgery soon after the injury.  Many people are under the false assumption

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Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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