• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Howard J. Luks, MD

Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

  • Topics
    • Joint Pain
    • Longevity
    • Metabolic Health
    • Sports Medicine
    • Training
    • Top Articles
      • Zone 2 Training
      • Shoulder Pain Lifting Arm
      • Knee Injury Serious?
      • Medial Meniscus Tears
      • Front Of Knee Pain
      • Shoulder Snaps & Pops
    • All Articles
  • Newsletter
  • Podcast
  • Book
  • About
  • Consultation

MRI

Popular Articles

  1. should I have surgery
    MRI
    Sometimes our joints just hurt, and it's ok not to know why
  2. MRI reports can cause harm
    MRI
    You cannot unsee your MRI report
  3. shoulder MRI
    Labral Tears
    Shoulder MRI Findings in People with NO Shoulder Pain: Are Some Tears "Normal"

Archive CTA

Read the Book

An easy-to-read guide that tosses out the myths and clears up the truth behind living longer. As you read this book, you will:

  • Understand the science behind the recommendations for living a longer and healthier life.
  • Understand that all our bodies’ systems are interconnected and rely on one another.
  • Connect the dots to poor metabolic health and take steps to reverse this path.
  • Recognize that fear doesn't need to be your reality.
  • Recognizing that most people view “exercise” as unpleasant work.
  • Stop going down “rabbit holes” of false information.
  • Realize you don't have to change as much as you think.
Find Out More
Read Reviews
Longevity... Simplified: Living A Longer, Healthier Life Shouldn’t Be Complicated

Available at:

Bookshop
Amazon
Barnes & Noble

Further Reading

should I have surgery
MRI

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
MRI

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
MRI

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
MRI

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

Featured image placeholder
Knee

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.

shoulder MRI
Labral Tears

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

MRI

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

Featured image placeholder
MRI

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

Featured image placeholder
Knee

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

Newsletter

Join the thousands of followers who rely on Dr. Howard J. Luks, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, with tools, tactics, and techniques for simplifying longevity.

Trending Now

  1. Reframe why exercise is important. Not to lose, but to gin.
    Muscle and Strength
    We Exercise To Gain, Not To Lose.
  2. The importance of VO2 Max
    Featured
    VO2 Max. It's not just about your mitochondria
  3. What's Next... Substack
    Sports Medicine
    What's Next... Substack
  4. Seasoned Doctors Want to Leave Medicine.
    Sports Medicine
    Seasoned Doctors Want to Leave Medicine.

Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

128 Ashford Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

(914)-559-1900
[email protected]
Book Private Consultation

Topics

  • Joint Pain
  • Longevity
  • Metabolic Health
  • Sports Medicine
  • Running
  • Training

Browse All Articles

Joint Pain

  • Ankle
  • Elbow
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder

More Orthopedic Education

  • Topics
  • Newsletter
  • Podcast
  • Book
  • About
  • Consultation

© 2025 · Howard J Luks, MD · Disclaimer & Terms · Privacy Policy
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This site should be used for informational purposes only.