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
Stress can create a frustrating cycle of tension and discomfort in your spine and whole body. Understanding the link between stress and back pain—… Read More
How to Prepare for Spine Surgery: A Patient’s Guide
Problems with your spine negatively affect your life in many ways. Chronic pain from spinal issues isn’t always manageable through conservative… Read More
Heat Vs. Ice: Which Is Best for Back & Neck Pain?
Back and neck pain can be disruptive, whether due to an injury, chronic condition, or postsurgical recovery. One of the most common questions… Read More
Playing It Safe: Injury Prevention Tips for Weekend Warriors
Weekend warriors are recreational athletes who engage in intense physical activity during their time off—and often face a higher risk of injuries… Read More
Avoid the Post-Pickleball Pickle
Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have plenty of fun, but as with any sport, it has its own unique risks of injury. Even a casual… Read More
Understanding Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries occur when repetitive stress is placed on a muscle, joint, or tendon without adequate recovery time. These injuries are common… Read More
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)