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
Don’t Let an Achilles Tendon Rupture Interrupt Your Life
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It helps you walk, run, and jump. But when the tendon gets stretched too far, it can… Read More
A hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. This condition causes a bend in the toe’s middle joint, which makes the toe… Read More
6 Expert Tips on Using Crutches
Using a walking aid, such as crutches, is an important part of your recovery because it allows your foot or ankle to heal properly. Learning how… Read More
Is Partial Knee Replacement Right for You?
The knee is a common place for osteoarthritis or the loss of cartilage in the joint. One option to correct this is a total knee replacement, which… Read More
Top 6 Ways to Exercise With Arthritis
Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level keeps your muscles strong and can delay joint replacement. But how do you help your arthritis when… Read More
Biking for Better Joints: 5 Safety Tips
If you’re among the many mountain bikers and cyclists looking to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic while staying healthy, active, safe, and working… 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)