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SOS Celebrates National PA Week!
Posted at: 10/7/2024 12:00 PM
As we celebrate National PA Week, it is the perfect time to recognize and honor the extraordinary contributions of Physician Assistants (PAs), especially those working at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists in the clinic, the hospital, or the surgery center. Orthopedic PAs are vital to patient care, expertly blending clinical skill, compassion, and teamwork to ensure the best outcomes for every patient they serve. Their role is not only essential but transformative within the fast-paced and demandin
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Time to Rub Elbows with a Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Provider?
Posted at: 9/23/2024 12:00 PM
The elbow is a complex joint that connects the upper arm bone, humerus, to the forearm bones, ulna and radius. It is crucial for various activities, ranging from lifting and throwing to simple daily tasks like typing or cooking. Given its frequent use, the elbow is susceptible to a range of injuries. Most elbow conditions are the result of trauma such as injury from a fall or automobile accident, or overuse from playing sports like golf and tennis. Occupations requiring repetitive motion of the
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The Curious Case of the "Funny Bone"
Posted at: 9/19/2024 12:00 PM
Have you ever hit your elbow just right and felt a strange, tingling sensation shoot down your arm? Despite its name, there's nothing particularly humorous about the discomfort the funny bone causes. The funny bone isn't actually a bone at all. The sensation comes from the ulnar nerve, which runs from your neck down to your hand. This nerve passes through a small, bony channel at your elbow called the cubital tunnel. When you accidentally bump your elbow in just the right way, the ulnar nerve
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2024 SOS and SOS PLUS Labor Day Weekend Hours
Posted at: 8/29/2024 12:00 PM
Friday, 8/30/2024 SOS Offices Open SOS PLUS Open 5PM-8:30PM Saturday, 8/31/2024 SOS Offices Closed SOS PLUS Open 9:00AM-1:00PM Sunday, 9/1/2024 SOS Offices Closed SOS PLUS Open 9:00AM-1:00PM Monday, 9/2/2024 SOS Offices Closed SOS PLUS Closed Tuesday, 9/3/2024 SOS Offices Open SOS PLUS Open 5PM-8:30PM
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Student Athletes can Make the Grade by Playing Smart
Posted at: 8/26/2024 12:00 PM
As summer winds down, student athletes across the country are eagerly returning to the familiar rhythm of school life and sports. Participation in sports is a great complement to a student’s academic career and helps to build discipline, alleviate stress, and create social connections. The medical professionals on the Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) Sports Medicine Team are working with student athletes to prevent and treat injuries, and are hoping to raise awareness about smart sporting p