Patient Education
Welcome to the patient education page at The Bone & Joint Center. Our mission is to equip you with the information and tools you need to make informed choices about your health and wellness. Here, you’ll find essential details on treatments, exercises, and recovery strategies to guide you through each step of your care. We are dedicated to empowering you with knowledge and support for a confident and informed orthopaedic care experience.
Online Guides to Specialty Care
Video Library
At The Bone & Joint Center, we view you as a partner in your medical care, not just a recipient of it. This section of our website offers valuable information on various orthopaedic topics, including conditions and surgical procedures. While the procedures featured here represent a selection of those performed by our specialists, these interactive videos are designed to provide a general, educational overview. Remember, every case is unique, and no online resource can substitute for personalized communication with your doctor.
Articles
Health Articles
Heat Safety for Summer Training
Heat illness occurs when the body cannot cool itself down. The three most common types of heat illness are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat… Read More
Dehydration in athletes can lead to fatigue, headaches, decreased coordination, and muscle cramping. Other heat-related illnesses, such as heat… Read More
Located in the back of the leg, the hamstring is made up of three muscles that connect at the pelvis and the lower leg. Injuries to the hamstring… Read More
Taking On an Achilles Tendon Rupture
As the body's largest tendon, the Achilles tendon plays a crucial role in walking, running, and jumping. However, when the tendon stretches beyond… Read More
Bump, Set & Spike Safely This Season
Volleyball is an exciting sport that requires players to jump, land, and move quickly. Because of that rapid movement, ankle and knee injuries… Read More
Whether you’re a casual runner or training for a marathon, injuries are always a possibility considering the toll on a runner’s joints.
Your Center For Sports Medicine
Trusted by more athletes than any other sports medicine providers in the region, our sports medicine team at The Bone & Joint Center offers the highest level of sports injury care. Our sports medicine specialists are all fellowship-trained and work with athletes of all backgrounds throughout the Capital Region, including Olympic, professional, collegiate, and high school athletes as well as weekend warriors. Together, they serve as a world-class, local resource for the injured athlete, delivering exceptional sport-specific care, treatment plans, return-to-sport plans, and patient education to optimize outcomes and performance.
Orthopaedic Urgent Care
HURT TODAY? TREATED TODAY!
We offer walk-in care for bone, joint, and muscle injuries through our Orthopaedic Urgent Care, seven days a week. No appointment needed.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We also offer same-day and next-day appointments that you can schedule now online.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
At The Bone & Joint Center, we understand you may have questions about your provider’s credentials, qualifications, and affiliations. To help you learn more, we’ve included links to external websites where you can explore their memberships, affiliations, and the expertise they bring to deliver exceptional care.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)