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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview And Facts About Cracking Your Knuckles
Posted at: 11/7/2014 12:00 PM
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview and Facts About Cracking Your Knuckles
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New Treatments Cartilage Injuries
Posted at: 10/20/2014 4:00 PM
BY: Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS Articular cartilage is the coating that cushions the surface of each bone inside every joint. It is smooth, strong, and has superb shock-absorbing properties. But, unfortunately, it is not indestructible...cartilage can be injured in numerous ways. The most common is straightforward and gradual wear-and-tear, which is what we all know as “arthritis.” For many years, we have effectively treated patients with arthritis with medications, steroid injections, brace
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How to Get the most Out of Your Doctor's Visit: Be Prepared, Be Ready to Tell Your Story
Posted at: 10/1/2014 12:00 PM
BY:Daniel Wnorowski, MD A common complaint you hear from anyone who has ever had a doctor’s appointment is that you wait too long to see the doctor and the actual visit with the doctor is too short. Patients often remark, “I didn’t have time to hear what the doctor said.” “I didn’t understand what the doctor said was wrong with me, and don’t know what to do next.” “I didn’t have time to ask questions.” Ideally, patients would be seen immediately upon arriving at the office and the length of t
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Guidance for Back to School Backpack and Shoe Shopping
Posted at: 8/22/2014 12:00 PM
August is here and already parents and kids alike are planning for the start of school – some with joy, some with dread, as they both face the ritual of back to school shopping. It is important when choosing gear, such as backpacks and shoes, to ensure proper fit to maintain a healthy posture and feet. “A poorly-fitting backpack can create a great deal of discomfort, and even severe back and neck pain,” commented Dr. Aaron Bianco, SOS Neck & Back physician. “It can be a balance for parents
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Posted at: 7/11/2014 12:00 PM
Our apologies for the inconvenience however our SOS PLUS Onondaga Hill office will be closed this evening, 7/11/14. SOS PLUS Dewitt is still open tonight from: 5:00PM – 8:30PM Dewitt-Widewaters 5719 Widewaters Parkway Back Entrance Syracuse, NY 13214 Phone: 315.883.5652