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Howard J. Luks, MD

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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.

MRI reports can cause harm

You cannot unsee your MRI report

Can it be harmful to view your MRI report?  Clearly the answer is yes.  Maybe not for all of you... but certainly for a good number of you. I have

MRI reports can cause harm

Should We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?

You wake up one morning and your shoulder hurts. You're not sure why and blame it on your sleeping position.  Or perhaps you bent down to pick something up

subacromial decompression

Video: Why Are Partial Rotator Cuff Tears so Common

Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on a routine shoulder MRI.  Most of you with shoulder pain do not recall a severe injury.  The majority of

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Video: The Runners Knee: Do you need an MRI? Do you know why it occurs?

The Runners Knee or anterior knee pain syndrome is a very common cause of pain in the front of your knee.  Runners of all ages can suffer from a runners knee.

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Shoulder MRI Findings in People with NO Shoulder Pain: Are Some Tears “Normal”

Your shoulder hurts and you see your doctor.  You expect an MRI to be performed, and many doctors will oblige you and order that MRI.  But .. what if I told you

When Should We MRI Shoulder Injuries?

Shoulder pain is very common.  Should we obtain an MRI on everyone with shoulder pain? The quick and obvious answer is no ... but let's explore why. The

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MRI Over-Utilzation in Athletes … and *Us* Too! At what Cost?

  Over-Testing and Over-Utilization of Healthcare Technology I have utilized this blog on multiple occasions to discuss  the issue of overuse

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As We Mature (age), Things Change…

... and many of those changes we see on MRIs or X-rays don't necessarily require treatment of surgery.   Many of us will develop tears of various structures as

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Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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