ABOUT WHAT YOUR KNEES NEED
Expert Provides Education and Awareness on Most Common Knee Conditions, Treatments and How to Save Your Knees this Summer
GUEST: Joseph Anthony Bosco III, MD Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs NYUHJD Department of Orthopedic Surgery
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Background:
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic knee pain each year and many choose to remain silent about it. With the warmer weather encouraging Americans to be active more than any other time of the year, its more important than ever to take steps to take care of our knees and prevent injury.
Did You Know?
The knee is the largest, and most complex joint in the body.
Arthritis is often the first illness suspected, but our knees are vulnerable to many different diseases and conditions.
Bone and joint problems are among the most disabling and costly medical issues in the United States.
Every patients circumstance and knee condition is different. Thats why for most orthopaedic diseases and injuries, there is more than one form of treatment. To make sure your treatment matches your needs, your doctor will consider several things, most importantly: your age; activity level; and general health. Working together, you and your doctor will find the treatment that is right for you. Joseph Bosco, MD, is available to discuss the most common knee concerns, including injury prevention, knee conditions and both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Most importantly, Dr. Bosco will tell you how to keep your knees healthy!
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
To what kind of diseases and conditions are knees most vulnerable?
Why is early diagnosis important?
What are some alternatives to surgery? Why is surgery sometimes necessary?
Why is regular activity and exercise important to keeping knees healthy?
For more information, please visit saveyourknees.org.
MORE ABOUT DR. JOSEPH BOSCO:
Dr. Joseph Bosco is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee, shoulder and elbow surgery. His primary practice is located at The New York University Medical Center in New York City. He also maintains an office in Queens, New York. As a member of the NYU orthopedic department, Dr. Bosco’s practice maintains both a clinical and academic focus. His clinical activities are divided between Queens and Manhattan. This allows easy access to patients from all areas of metropolitan New York. National and international patients are served by the proximity to major airports and lodging. Through his association with NYU medical center his patients are afforded access to leading physicians in other subspecialties.
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