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  • All CNY High School Sports Awards

    SOS Sports Medicine Presents the 2025 All CNY Sports Awards

    SOS Sports Medicine is proud to have been the Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 All-CNY High School Sports Awards! The ESPY style event was an absolute blast celebrating the incredible talent, hard work, and dedication of CNY student-athletes. From the red carpet moments to the inspiring stories, it was a night to remember. Andrew Green, PT and Jessica Doran, PTA from our Orthopedic & Sports Medicine department represented SOS and presented the awards for Come Back Athletes of the Year as well a

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  • Patnella featured on WCNY Cycle of Health - Chronic Back Pain Show

    SOS Featured in WCNY’s “Cycle of Health” Discussing Chronic Back Pain

    Struggling with chronic back pain or know someone who is? Don't miss this powerful episode of WCNY Cycle of Health featuring SOS physical therapist Melissa Patnella, PT, DPT, TPS, CSCS and Dr. Joseph Catania of New York Spine & Wellness Center. They dive into the root causes of chronic pain and share effective treatment options that can truly change lives. In the episode of the Cycle of Health, Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain, how physical activity can support pain prevention, and the

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  • 2025 SOS & SOS PLUS 4th of July Weekend Hours

    2025 SOS & SOS PLUS 4th of July Weekend Hours

    SOS & SOS PLUS 2025 4th of July Weekend Hours Thursday, 7/3/2025 SOS Offices Open SOS PLUS Open 12:45PM - 4PM, one hour break, 5PM - 8:30PM Friday, 7/4/2025 SOS Offices CLOSED SOS PLUS CLOSED Saturday, 7/5/2025 SOS Offices CLOSED SOS PLUS Open 9AM - 1PM Sunday, 7/6/2025 SOS Offices CLOSED SOS PLUS Open 9AM - 1PM

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  • SODS Syracuse

    Specialists One Day Surgery Center Announces Key Clinical Leadership Promotions

    Specialists One Day Surgery Center (SODS) is proud to announce several strategic promotions within our clinical leadership team. These advancements recognize the exceptional contributions and ongoing commitment of our team members as we continue to grow and evolve as a leader in outpatient surgical care. Sarah McAfee, RN, MSN, has been promoted from Operating Room Supervisor to Clinical Director. Sarah brings over eight years of experience at SODS to her new leadership role. She has served as O

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  • older man getting ready to serve tennis with shoulder problems

    SOS Helps to Keep Tennis Players Ready for Game, Set, Match!

    Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recently recognized May as National Tennis Month, an initiative led by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to celebrate and promote the sport of tennis across the country. The campaign encourages players of all ages and skill levels to engage with the game and enjoy its many health benefits. Tennis is a lifelong sport that supports an active, healthy lifestyle. Like any athletic activity, however, it comes with some risk of injury and SOS surgeons ha

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