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Posted at: 4/11/2016 12:00 PM
BY: DR. DANIEL WNOROWSKI As a sports medicine physician and knee and shoulder specialist, I see all kinds of athletes with all kinds of sports interests, competitive and recreational, old and young. It is a joy to help them get healthy and return to their passions. I enjoy covering games, and have been lucky and healthy enough to continue to be active in sports. They are important to my lifestyle and I hope to continue as I get older. There are many different sports. Many are team oriented, wh
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Posted at: 4/1/2016 12:00 PM
SOS Joint Registry – A Local, Comprehensive Review of Hip Replacement Outcomes Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) has a well-respected, established reputation of expert orthopedic care in Central New York. Its team of surgeons is known for their excellent surgical skills and patient care. SOS remains committed to this excellence and further improving it. As part of that commitment, in collaboration with Crouse Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Center, SOS formed a research department to all
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Treating Injuries with Ice and Heat
Posted at: 4/1/2016 12:00 PM
USE OF HEAT Effects of heat: Increases circulations, metabolic activity, and inflammation. Benefits of heat: improves compliance of soft tissues, relieves pain and spasm. Heat is most useful in warming up stiff or scarred soft tissues before stretching or exercise; heat may also be useful in relieving pain or spasm associated with neck or back injuries. Risks of heat: May increase swelling and inflammation; using heat for too long or at temperatures that are too high can cause burns. Metho
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Keep Kids in the Game: SOS Hosts 2 Stop Sports Injuries Events
Posted at: 3/16/2016 12:00 PM
Sports injuries among young athletes are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations every year. For April’s Youth Sports Safety Month, the physicians at SOS have joined forces with two local sports centers to promote the importance of youth sports safety. SOS will be holding two educational events on: April 12th at Sports Center 481 April 1
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Keep Your Feet Safe on the Court During March Madness
Posted at: 3/15/2016 12:00 PM
Everybody’s abuzz with excitement for March Madness and cheering on the SU Orange in the tourney. Many kids and weekend warriors will take to the court to get in their own action, and the Foot & Ankle Specialists at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists encourage them to play safely while shooting hoops. According to the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, feet and ankles can take a beating in basketball. Injuries can occur from running, jumping, cutting, quick starts and stops, and direct