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Howard J. Luks, MD

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5 Mistakes Most Runners Make When Returning to Running

Running injuries are awful, and injured runners are cranky. Recovering and rehabilitating a running injury properly is critical... but not having a solid return

proximal hamstring tendinopthy PHT

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy- a true pain in the butt

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is one of just a few overuse runners' injuries that can be quite a bear to manage. It truly is a pain in the butt. You

Outer hip Pain in Runners

Why Does the Outside of my Hip Hurt?

Hip pain, especially pain on the outside of the hip can become quite frustrating to a runner. There are a few causes of pain on the lateral or outer of the

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.

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

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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) For Monitoring Our Health

Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important marker of an individual’s overall physiological stress level. External and internal stressors affect our health and

Cortisone and steroid injections affect covid 19 vaccine

Cortisone Steroid injections and Covid Vaccination: Timing is Everything

Cortisone or steroid injections are utilized commonly by Orthopedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, and Pain Management Physicians to manage inflammation and pain

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

Frozen shoulder video answers

Frozen Shoulder: Experts Answer Your Most Common Questions: Video

A frozen shoulder is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain.  The pain from a frozen shoulder can be very severe.  The stiffness can be very

Wear mask at all times to prevent COVID

Masks Prevent The Spread of COVID19… the Evidence Is In

The controversy surrounding mask use and COVID19 is unnecessarily confusing.  The confusion comes from a lack of leadership, a lack of continuity and clear

should I have surgery

Questions About Your Non-Urgent (Elective) Surgery and COVID-19

You should have many questions about your non-urgent (elective) surgery during times like these. The term elective surgery is misleading, and I will avoid using

Wear mask at all times to prevent COVID

COVID19 Transmission: Should Everyone Be Wearing Masks ?

Should everyone be wearing masks to combat the spread of the COVID19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2?   Many people remain very confused as to whether

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