NY Orthopedics Welcomes Armando Villarreal, M.D.
We’re thrilled to announce that Armando Villarreal, M.D., is joining the team at NY Orthopedics in Scarsdale. With his deep expertise in interventional pain medicine and neuromodulation, Dr....
View ArticleThe Benefits of Regenerative Medicine
By: Natalya Urovish, M.D. When it comes to musculoskeletal injuries and chronic joint issues—whether you’re a weekend warrior, a professional athlete, or simply someone hoping to stay active without...
View ArticleNY Orthopedics Welcomes Rehabilitation Medicine Center of New York & Newark...
At NY Orthopedics, we’re dedicated to helping patients return to their active lives. As part of that mission, we’re excited to announce that the Rehabilitation Medicine Center of New York (RMC) and...
View ArticleHow Parents Can Help Prepare Their Kids for a Safe Sports Season
Proper preparation is important for preventing sports-related injuries in children. Every year, young athletes across the country lace up their cleats, strap on helmets, and head into a new season...
View ArticleUnderstanding Shin Splints: Causes, Prevention, Treatment
Shin splints are a common complaint we hear from runners, dancers, and active individuals. If you’ve ever felt a sharp or throbbing pain along the front or inner edge of your shinbone (tibia), you’re...
View ArticleCastle Connolly: 2025 Top Doctors Featured in New York Magazine
We’re proud to announce that four doctors in the NY Orthopedics network have been recognized as Castle Connolly 2025 Top Doctors featured in New York Magazine. Benjamin B. Bedford Sergai N. DeLaMora...
View ArticleIs That Aching Actually Arthritis?
Joint pain can have many potential causes, one of which may be arthritis. So, how do you know if the aching is arthritis or something else? And, how do you know when to see an orthopedic specialist...
View Article3 Common Spring Sport Injuries and How To Prevent Them
Spring brings a new season of weather—and sports! Baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, soccer, tennis, and golf just to name a few. There are a wide variety of sports available during the...
View ArticleGiving Back: A Medical Mission Trip to Nepal
Sameh Elguizaoui, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and the treatment of general orthopedic injuries and trauma. In addition to...
View Article3 Common Running Injuries and How To Prevent Them
Runners often associate the season of fall with the end of running season – or at least race season. In November, thousands of endurance runners take a victory lap at the New York City Marathon and,...
View ArticlePrevent Injuries with Shoulder Stretches & Hamstring Stretches
As the warm summer months arrive, many are eagerly anticipating playing sports and participating in outdoor activities with family and friends. Backyard sports like baseball, soccer, and football are...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Common Golf Injuries
If you’re an avid golfer, you know firsthand how physically demanding the sport can be, but most don’t consider injury prevention when they hit the links. While not as dangerous as other physical...
View ArticleWhat to Know about Lower Back Pain and Spine Health While Skiing and...
If you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, you know firsthand how physically demanding these sports are. Most people will think to protect their head, joints, and face but neglect to consider their spine....
View ArticleEasy Ways to Help Prevent Skiing Injuries
Hitting the slopes is one of the best ways to ring in the winter months and makes for some fun activity when other forms of exercise get sidelined due to snow and ice. However, like with any other...
View ArticleBunion Treatments Just in Time for Halloween
Halloween is just a few days away, and if you suffer from bunion pain, you may not be looking forward to it as much as the kids. Bunions affect up to one-third of Americans, so if the idea of walking...
View ArticleDoes a Herniated Disc Need Surgery to Heal?
Back pain is one of the most common types of pain you are likely to encounter, whether that’s due to pushing yourself too hard on the field or just a result of aging. A herniated disc is one common...
View ArticleHow to Know if You Tore Your ACL and Treatment Options
We’ve all pushed ourselves a little too hard at some point and reaped the consequences. Back aches, knee pain, sore shoulders – you name it. Sprained, over-stretched, and straining muscles are very...
View ArticlePlay it Safe: Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Pickleball has quickly become one of the fastest growing sports in America. It is a great way for players of all ages to socialize and play a relatively low-impact sport that helps keep you in shape....
View ArticleCan I Still Play Baseball with a Rotator Cuff Tear?
Shoulder injuries are extremely common in baseball players (or any throwing athlete). Over-exertion and impact can result in tears in the muscles and ligaments that hold your shoulder together. This...
View ArticleSports-Related Meniscus Tears and Surgical Treatment
A torn meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries found in athletes. These types of injuries commonly occur when the athlete twists their knee. Most meniscus tears are primarily found in...
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