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Posted at: 2/25/2025 12:00 PM
What do Angelina Jolie, Usain Bolt, and Elton John have in common? They each have pes planus, or more commonly flat feet. Pes planus is a condition where the arches of the feet are lower than usual or completely collapsed. It can be either congenital or acquired, occur in one or both feet, and may affect people of all ages. The Foot & Ankle Team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists work together to care for patients with pes planus. If not congenital, people can acquire flat feet from traumatic
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Posted at: 2/21/2025 12:00 PM
The Latest Advancements and Treatment Options for Hip and Knee Arthritis Hip and Knee Orthopedic Experts: Dr. Kevin Kopko Dr. Max Greenky Dr. Anthony Orio Dr. David Quinzi The Virtual Presentation Includes: An overview of knee and hip arthritis and answers to common questions about arthritis and joint replacement Non-surgical options for hip and knee arthritis including the most recent data on biologic treatments Advances in joint replacement surgery including new technologies and
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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