PARAMUS, N.J. -- Kyphosis, or a curvature in the sagittal plane with the apex of the curve directed posteriorly, exists as part of the normal spine alignment and can measure curvature of up to forty-five degrees. This varies from scoliosis, which exists when curvatures in the coronal plane have a minimum of 10 degrees.The most common types of kyphosis include postural kyphosis and ...

PARAMUS, NJ. -- Not all pain problems can be diagnosed easily. Sometimes, despite the fact that the patient has been complaining of severe pain disrupting their quality of life, the diagnosis is elusive even after multiple physician consultations and diagnostic tests. When this happens, it may be time to speak with a pain management specialist. One rare chronic pain problem is ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- While water polo may seem like a summer sport, the men’s NCAA championships actually take place in December. Given the physical nature of the sport and limited protective equipment, it’s important to be aware of the many different acute injuries that put water polo players at risk. Acute injuries are often the result of contact with an opposing player, with the head and ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Golf is somewhat unique as it’s both a physical sport and a social activity. Spending a day on the course with friends and family could be great for your well-being, but if you experience chronic knee pain, it might be difficult to even lift a club.There is a common myth that if you have knee osteoarthritis (OA), physical activity will make your knees feel worse. ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Tibial pseudarthrosis is a fracture of the tibia that doesn't heal correctly. This incorrect healing is referred to by orthopedists as "nonunion" and is associated with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder in which tumors grow in the nervous system and under the skin.Children with neurofibromatosis often have a bowing of the tibia and are first examined by a ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Experience a bump or fall and suffering from back pain? You may have post-traumatic kyphosis, a condition that results from serious injuries such as a fall, motor vehicle or horseback riding accident, or even a bounce off a wave while boating. In some cases, these fractures or dislocations of the vertebrae can develop into a deformity, especially if the injury is not ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- With MLB postseason play underway, it’s important for players to be prepared and ready for the physical demands of the final stretch. According to Dr. Anil Ranawat, Orthopedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and Assistant Team Physician for the New York Mets, after the long grueling season, the most important aspect of the postseason is staying physically and ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Achilles tendon ruptures are quite common, often occurring in sports that require sudden bursts of muscle power in the legs. Patients report the rupturing sensation feels like a kick to the heel or being hit with a tennis ball or racquetball in the heel. The pain is often accompanied by swelling, and followed by bruising and a weakness that affects walking.During a ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologist Dee Dee Wu provides a broader understanding of gout and its treatments in part two of a two-part series. Part one can be found here.How is gout diagnosed?The diagnosis of gout is based on clinical history, physical findings of joint inflammation and most importantly, the identification of uric acid crystals in joint fluid ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS rheumatologist Dee Dee Wu provides a broader understanding of gout and its treatments in part one of a two-part series.What is gout?Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by severe joint inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness and tenderness) of one or more joints that results from the deposition of uric acid crystals in the affected joints.Who is affected by ...