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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

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ACL

ACL Tears and Young Athletes

I've spoken to horribly disabled old football players who told me they'd do it all again, whatever life's sacrifice, just to have played the game. How many

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ACL Tears

You turned to run upfield or avoid a defender and felt your knee pop and give way.  In a short while, your knee is swollen, and you wonder, "Did I just tear my

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Sitting is not the new smoking

Is sitting as bad for us as we have been led to believe? Can "active" sitting minimize some of the downstream effects of sitting for long periods of time?

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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.

Exercise is more important than ever
Knee Arthritis

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

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Knee Arthritis

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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Longevity

Why Does My Knee Hurt?

Show Notes In a continuing series, Paul and Howard talk about parts of the body that sometimes hurt. This time we’re on about Why Knees Sometimes

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Longevity

Coronavirus and Fitness: One Year Later

Show Notes Paul and Howard talk about personal fitness and mental health, one year after coronavirus lockdowns

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Longevity

AMA on Strength, Longevity and Fitness

Show Notes Paul and Howard take listener questions about strength, longevity, and fitness. Topics:  Readings: Music: “Crossing the Chasm”

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Knee

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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Longevity

Rotator Cuffs: Why They Go Awry, and What You Should Do About It. Or Not.

Show Notes Paul and Howard talk about rotator cuffs, those four muscles around your shoulder that often go awry and sometimes really

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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

128 Ashford Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

(914)-559-1900
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