(NewsUSA) - Summertime. It's the time of year to put your feet up, relax and have a little fun. So, why not make it a little safer for the whole family? The following tips can help keep everyone healthy and injury-free -- and, with any luck, away from the doctor's office: * Handle vacation Read More
More about Stem Cell Therapy
Stem Cell therapy is a promising treatment for degenerative arthritis, bursitis, tennis/golf elbow, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tears, muscle injuries and a variety of other orthopedic conditions. The surgeons at Lederman Kwartowitz Orthopedics (LKO) are always looking for new and Read More
What is a MAKOplasty knee surgery?
We’ve all heard the commercials about the latest, cutting-edge treatment for knee replacements, but what really is it? Dr. Collin O'Keefe answers a few of the most common questions he hears from his patients at LKO: What is a MAKOplasty Knee Replacement? MAKOplasty uses robotic technology Read More
Welcome Dr. Stephen Hyman!
LKO is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Hyman to our practice! Our primary objective is to restore function to patients afflicted with the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders. Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists (also referred to as Read More
PRP Vs. Stem Cell Therapy
New regenerative medicine techniques are revolutionizing orthopedics. At the forefront of innovation are two types of treatment: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy. Both therapies can ease pain and restore patient mobility more safely than surgery. What is the Difference? The best Read More
Keep your New Year’s resolutions in 2019 with these tips!
2019 is right around the corner! What are your new year’s resolutions? Like many of us here at LKO, your goals may focus on family and spending more time with them or finally running a marathon. Deciding what your goals are is the easy part... the hard part is finding the time and dedication to Read More
Get A Season of Pain Relief with One Injection
Our team prides itself on knowing about the latest treatment options available and being able to offer them to our patients. There's one in particular that we think you should know about. Our practice is offering ZILRETTA®, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain Read More
About Holiday Safety
Many common holiday activities can cause injuries that can make any festive season anything but jolly. For example, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 68,000 visits to doctors' offices, emergency rooms, and clinics in 2015 for injuries related to Read More
Stem Cell Therapy – Harnessing the Body’s Ability To Heal Itself
The biologic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is a relatively new and exciting area of orthopedics. Orthopedic injuries and diseases are affected and regulated by your body’s own natural healing processes. When tissues are damaged or become aged, their reparative qualities are often no Read More
Tennis Elbow Injury & Prevention
Tennis has evolved over the years into a sport that is incredibly physically demanding, political, exciting, and fashion-forward. Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka, Maria Sharapova: these are just a few strong players who demonstrate unwavering commitment to their sport. Their muscular Read More