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Winter’s Icy Surfaces Increase Risk of Orthopedic Injuries from Falls
Posted at: 2/21/2022 12:00 PM
Love it or hate it, winter is here in Central New York, and the season features many risks of orthopedic injuries resulting from traumatic accidents. Cold weather can make muscles and ligaments cold, tight, and brittle, increasing the propensity for injury. Winter sports present many dangers. But one of the greatest threats of wintertime is icy surfaces. Injuries from falling on ice are a prevalent seasonal issue. Every winter, SOS treats scores of patients with injuries from falling on ice, ran
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Does Frostbite Have Orthopedic Implications?
Posted at: 2/2/2022 12:00 PM
Yes, it’s winter in Central New York and area residents have already seen sub-zero temperatures. Lighthearted banter abounds about getting frostbite walking from the car to front door, but frostbite is a serious condition. It can be fatal; and frostbite can manifest in mere minutes following brief exposure to extreme cold. Although typically perceived as a condition that only affects soft tissue, frostbite becomes an orthopedic issue when the circumstances are the most severe. Frostbite does att
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Quick Tips on Preventing Winter Sport Injuries
Posted at: 1/30/2022 12:00 PM
Starting this week, Beijing will host the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, running 4-20 February. And here in Central New York, it's prime time for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. As we cheer on Team USA, SOS is sharing a few tips for staying safe on the slopes. SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING INJURY PREVENTION TIPS: Take lessons with a qualified instructor before braving the slopes. Learn how to fall correctly and safely. Know safety rules. Understand and abide by all rules. Know general safety rules
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SOS Joint Replacement Team Featured on Episode of WCNY Cycle of Health
Posted at: 1/24/2022 12:00 PM
The SOS Joint Replacement Team was featured on the January 2022 episode of Cycle of Health on WCNY In the episode you'll hear from a SOS patient who is just four weeks off knee replacement surgery, pushing himself to get back to doing the things he loves most. You'll learn the ins-and-outs of this surgery from the doctors who perform it, including Dr. Kevin Kopko and Dr. Anthony Orio. And travel down the road to recovery with the physical therapist, Stacy Griffith, PT, treating these patien
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2021 SOS and SOS PLUS Holiday Hours
Posted at: 12/16/2021 2:20 AM
2021 SOS and SOS PLUS Holiday Hours