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Gymnasts Vie for Gold with Twists and Turns
Posted at: 8/1/2024 12:00 PM
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have already provided viewers with excitement and wonder. Simone Biles stunned the world again with her outstanding performance in gymnastics events despite reports of her injuring her calf during warmups. As Biles and other gymnasts know, their sport can be risky. Gymnastics, with its mix of strength, flexibility, and agility, is a sport that captivates many. However, the intricate and often high-impact movements involved also pose orthopedic risks, making injury
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Game, Set, Match – SOS Loves to Cheer on Team USA in Tennis
Posted at: 7/29/2024 12:00 PM
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are underway and athletes from all over the globe, representing more than 200 different national Olympic committees are going for the gold in the 33rd Olympiad. The world’s tennis elite will meet on the famous clay courts at Roland-Garros Stadium and this Olympics has a player of interest for Central and Western New Yorkers - Jessica Pegula, daughter of Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres’ owners, Terry and Kim Pegula, listed on Team USA’s women’s singles and doubles
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Olympic Hoops Promise Great Competition for NBA Legends
Posted at: 7/24/2024 12:00 PM
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games include 19 days of competition, from July 26 – August 11. Athletes from all over the globe, representing more than 200 different national Olympic committees, will convene in Paris to participate in the 33rd Olympiad. The team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists are ready to root for Team USA in all events! The Olympics always promise great athleticism, drama, and thrills. While spectators in Paris and around the world are waiting for their favorites to compete, the
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When Wrists get in a Twist, SOS can Assist
Posted at: 7/17/2024 12:00 PM
Orthopedic injuries in the wrist are common and can significantly impact an individual's ability to perform daily activities. The wrist is a complex joint comprising eight small bones known as carpal bones, along with ligaments, tendons, and nerves. These structures work together to provide a wide range of motion and dexterity. “The complexity of the wrist makes it vulnerable to various injuries, including fractures, sprains, and strains,” says Dr. Devon Ryan, a hand and wrist specialist with Sy
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SOS Welcomes Zerah Z. Ali, DPM, to its Foot and Ankle Team
Posted at: 7/9/2024 12:00 PM
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Zerah Z. Ali, DPM. Dr. Ali is a board-certified podiatrist who has joined the SOS Foot and Ankle team. He is trained in all types of podiatric medicine and surgery, treating patients from pediatric to geriatric, with both surgical and non-surgical strategies. He is also trained in wound care with proficiency in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), an advanced treatment of non-healing and traumatic injuries. “I am thrilled t