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Protect Yourself from Medical Fraud and Scams
Posted at: 2/3/2025 12:00 PM
We have been notified of a recent phone scam using Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and our physicians’ names. The scammer is calling offering a “free” medication or other service from our office and asking for personal information. If you receive a call, and suspect it is not from our practice, hang up. To ensure you are speaking with a SOS representative, call us directly at 315-251-3100. You may report scams directly to the FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Here are tips from the FTC
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Pain in the Neck? SOS Can Help
Posted at: 1/28/2025 12:00 PM
The neck, or cervical spine, is a remarkably flexible and complex structure that supports the head's weight and allows for a wide range of motion. Comprised of seven cervical vertebrae, numerous muscles, ligaments, and nerves, the neck's flexibility and strength are essential for everyday activities such as turning the head, nodding, and maintaining posture. Due to its complex structure and constant use, the neck is susceptible to a variety of issues, including stiffness, pain, and more severe c
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SOS’ Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center Earns Top National Award for Outstanding Quality of Care
Posted at: 1/7/2025 12:00 PM
In recognition of its quality and patient safety, SOS Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center (SODS) was named a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in 2024, one of only 31 selected nationally and the only ASC selected in New York State for the competitive award. This is the fourth year of Leapfrog’s Top ASC award, which honors top performers as verified by the Leapfrog ASC Survey. The award is presented by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchase
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Posted at: 12/17/2024 12:00 PM
The team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists wishes you and your family best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season. Please note the change in our hours for Christmas and the New Year. 2024 Holiday Hours: Tuesday, December 24thSOS Open Half Day 8AM-12:00PMSOS PLUS SPECIAL HOURS 8AM-12PM Wednesday, December 25thAll SOS Offices Closed Thursday, December 26thAll SOS Offices Open Tuesday, December 31stSOS Offices Open SOS PLUS open 12:45PM-4:00PM, no evening SOS PLUS hours Wednesday, Janu
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Posted at: 12/2/2024 12:00 PM
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Unlike other injuries, a concussion doesn't involve visible bleeding or bruising on the brain, making it sometimes difficult to diagnose immediately. Concussions occur frequently due to collisions or falls in sports or accidents in daily life. Most concussions improve within a couple of weeks, but some people experience symptoms such as