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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Do I need meniscus surgery
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Does a degenerative meniscus tear need surgery?

Degenerative meniscus tears are very common.  Many adults over 55 have one and will not know it.  Surgery for degenerative meniscus tears is rarely

Do I need meniscus surgery
Sports Medicine

Knee Surgery: How Long is the Recovery? – Chipper Jones and You

Knee Arthroscopy - Meniscus Tears and Recovery Time Chipper Jones plans on returning to the lineup on April 10th... his knee arthroscopy for a meniscus tear

Meniscus Tear - Bucket Handle _ Westchester NY
Meniscus

Meniscal Tears… Jeremy Lin versus the average Joe

  As any Knick fan recognizes... Jeremy Lin has been diagnosed with "chronic small" meniscus tear.   The press reports that surgery is pending (now

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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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Why Patients Seek Second Opinions

 Healthcare and Social Media Shared Decision Making in Orthopedic Surgery This has been a very busy week already.  I have seen many second opinions and I am

Knee Arthritis

Considering a Total Knee Replacement?

If you are considering a total knee replacement you no doubt you are in significant pain, you likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is

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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

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Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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