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TMJ Treatment at SOS Orthopedic and Sports Therapy
Posted at: 4/27/2021 12:00 PM
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. Dysfunction can lead to pain and discomfort. Jaw pain, difficulty chewing, clicking and locking of the jaw joint are some of the symptoms. Common treatments include medications, bite guards, and physical therapy. At the Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Orthopedic and Sports Therapy clinic at 5496 East Taft Road, George Barrett will evaluate and treat
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SOS Foot & Ankle Team Recommends Diabetics Pay Close Attention to Foot Health
Posted at: 4/21/2021 12:00 PM
SOS Foot & Ankle Team Recommends Diabetics Pay Close Attention to Foot Health SOS Continues to Recognize National Foot Health Awareness Month in April East Syracuse, NY – Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) continues to recognize National Foot Health Awareness Month this April. Members of its comprehensive foot and ankle team are using this opportunity to educate the public about the importance of healthy feet and provide tips and recommendations for foot health, including diabetic foot ca
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How to make the most of your orthopedic patient appointment at SOS: Nine steps to success
Posted at: 4/20/2021 9:40 AM
Congratulations, you have an appointment to see one of the providers at SOS! Whether you are scheduled to see one of our surgeons, or a midlevel provider, you will want to make the most of the visit. Just like many things in life, the key to success is preparation. Your total face-to-face time with the clinician is limited. By preparing ahead, you can make the most of the time you do have with us. After twenty years of seeing patients in the office I have developed a mental list of common patie
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Foot Health Awareness: Ankle and Foot Physical Therapy
Posted at: 4/14/2021 12:00 PM
Our ankles and feet are important, as they are the first thing that hit the ground as we ambulate throughout the day. Taking care of our ankles and feet minimizes our risk of falling which could cause other injuries, and improves our overall quality of life. Due to the fact that the ankles and feet support our body weight throughout the day, any injuries to these joints could lead to other injuries or pain in the knees, hips, or back. There are many foot and ankle injuries or conditions that we
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The SOS Foot & Ankle Team Celebrates National Foot Health Awareness Month in April 2021
Posted at: 4/7/2021 12:00 PM
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recognizes National Foot Health Awareness Month this April and members of its comprehensive foot and ankle team are using this opportunity to educate the public about the importance of healthy feet and provide tips and recommendations for foot health. “Each foot is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments that serve as the foundation for the rest of our body,” comments Naven Duggal, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the