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SOS Offers Tips to Keep Golfers on their Toes
Posted at: 4/8/2022 12:00 PM
Early each April, the Master’s Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia signals the beginning of the PGA’s major tournaments, and for many in Central New York it coincides with the beginning of a new golf season as the snow melts off the links. Many members of the SOS team are eager golfers ready to dust off their clubs. Christopher Fatti, DPM, a member of the SOS Foot & Ankle Team and avid golfer, recommends golf as a good low impact activity that people can enjoy for many years.
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SOS PLUS Walk-In Ortho Care – The Right Place at the Right Time
Posted at: 3/28/2022 12:00 PM
Injuries and accidents don’t always occur during business hours, and it used to be that patients with acute orthopedic injuries had to either seek treatment in a busy hospital emergency department (ED) or wait several days to get an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. The team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) knew they could treat patients with non-emergency needs more effectively at an “ortho only” after-hours urgent care and opened SOS PLUS. Devoted exclusively to the treatment
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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