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National Doctors Day 2017 - Thank You Doctors of SOS!
Posted at: 3/30/2017 12:00 PM
Here are just a few recent comments from our patients about the doctors of SOS. Dr. Axelrod is the best. I hadn't seen him in a couple of years, but when he walked in it's like he'd seen me yesterday. He is always friendly and always gives the impression that he truly DOES remember you from last time. - Christine K. Dr. Battaglia is very thorough. He takes the necessary time with me but does not make me feel as though he is in a hurry. He makes me feel like I am his only patient. He LISTEN
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Top ‘O The Morning and Tips to Keep Your Toes Tapping
Posted at: 3/14/2017 12:00 PM
It’s St. Patrick’s Day soon and all around we see people wearing green, celebrating Irish heritage and admiring the Irish step dancers at parades and performances. Irish step dancing, a traditional style of performance that originated in Ireland is characterized by a stiff upper body and quick, precise movements of the feet. Many schools teach the traditional dance and it remains popular among wee lasses and some lads. This beautiful dance form does come with risk for the dancers. In a 2010
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Dr Todd Battaglia on HealthLink: Cartilage Preservation and Restoration Options
Posted at: 3/7/2017 12:00 PM
Cartilage preservation and restoration options from an orthopedic surgeon It used to be that an injured athlete with cartilage damage tried anti-inflammatory medicine, a brace or steroid injections. If those methods didn’t help, the athlete often had to live with pain. Today, some orthopedic surgeons offer cartilage preservation and restoration options. Todd Battaglia, MD, explains which types of injuries can be helped by a relatively new technique of transferring cartilage from one area of t
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2017 Painting with a Purpose for Operation Walk Syracuse
Posted at: 12/22/2016 12:00 PM
Discover your inner artist and support Operation Walk Syracuse by joining us for Syracuse's largest Painting with a Twist event on Friday, February 10th at the NY State Fairgrounds! Enjoy adult beverages and paint a beautiful valentine picture that you will take home at the end of the evening. Proceeds for the event will benefit Operation Walk Syracuse, a not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization that provides free surgical treatments for patients in developing countries and in
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Q & A with SU Basketball Team Orthopedist Dr. Bradley Raphael
Posted at: 12/16/2016 12:00 PM
Dr. Bradley Raphael Q: What made you first want to get involved with collegiate athletic teams? A: Growing up in Syracuse, I've always been a huge SU fan. SU athletics then became a major component of my family's life when my father became the team physician over 25 years ago. Once that happened, all of our holiday breaks and weekends were centered around bowl games, basketball and lacrosse tournaments and final fours. I saw how much my father loved his job and his passion for taking care