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Howard J. Luks, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

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Can I run with a meniscus tear in my knee

Can I make a meniscus tear worse if I run on it?

Runners often develop knee pain.  Some make the mistake of rushing for an MRI of the knee too soon.   If given enough time,  cross-training,

meniscus transplant for knee pain

Osteoarthritis and Running …Can They Co-Exist?

Osteoarthritis of the knee does not always end a long-running career. Most runners over 45 have some degree of arthritic change in their knee and don't even

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Avoiding Running Injuries… Pace versus Intensity and Defining Your Goals

There has been a tremendous increase in the number of runners I see on the trails, at local races and unfortunately in my office.  I treat a lot of running

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Howard J Luks, MD

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Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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