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  • An orthopedic doctor helps guide a patient shoulder in an exam for shoulder impingement.

    Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Get Help

    Shoulder impingement is one of the most common sources of shoulder pain in active adults — and one of the most frequently misunderstood. Many patients assume it means a tear, or that surgery is inevitable. Neither is true for most. Here is what is actually happening in the joint, and what treatment really looks like. What Is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome? The shoulder is a remarkably mobile joint, and that mobility comes with a tradeoff. The rotator cuff tendons and subacromial bursa pass th

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  • 2025 SOS & SOS PLUS Labor Day Weekend Hours

    2026 SOS & SOS PLUS Labor Day Weekend Hours

    SOS & SOS PLUS 2026 Labor Day Weekend Hours Saturday, 9/5/2026 SOS PLUS - Open 9AM - 1PM Sunday, 9/6/2026 SOS PLUS - Open 9AM - 1PM Monday, 9/7/2026 SOS Offices - Closed SOS PLUS - Closed Tuesday, 9/8/2026 SOS Offices - Open SOS PLUS - Open 12:45PM-8:00PM

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  • A person grabs on to their ring finger due to joint pain.

    Trigger Finger — What Causes It and How It's Treated

    If a finger or thumb catches, clicks, or locks in a bent position before popping straight, you may be dealing with trigger finger. It's a common hand condition, and while it can be uncomfortable and frustrating, it's also very treatable once properly diagnosed. Here's what causes it, who's at risk, and the treatment options that can get you back to full use of your hand. What Is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger, medically known as stenosing flexor tenosynovitis, happens when the flexor tendon

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  • A runner pauses on a pavement path holding their shin as a result of pain.

    Shin Splints or a Stress Fracture: How Do You Tell the Difference?

    Shin pain is not always shin splints. Learn how to tell the difference between shin splints and a stress fracture, and when to see a Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists provider.

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  • Ask Our MD: Questions About Hip Pain or Joint Health?

    Ask Our MD: Questions About Hip Pain or Joint Health?

    Ask Our MD: Your Questions. Our Orthopedic Experts.  Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and Crouse Health are inviting the community to participate in a new educational video series: Ask Our MD. This physician Q&A series features SOS orthopedic specialists answering real questions from patients and community members about hip pain, joint discomfort, mobility issues, treatment options, recovery, and more. Have you been wondering:•    When should I see a doctor for hip pain?•    What treatments

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