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
Top 5 Tips for Taking On Arthritis
Taking a positive approach to arthritis can make all the difference in creating and sustaining life-altering habits. Since arthritis is a group of… Read More
How to Get Back in Action With Your New Knee
How long do patients need to wait before returning to their lifestyles? Every patient is different, and recovery times will vary. When the surgery… Read More
Anterior Hip Replacement: What You Need to Know
People suffering from hip pain, arthritis, stiffness, or limited hip movement can choose minimally invasive surgery when a hip replacement is… Read More
Whether you are training over a prolonged period or playing hard during a competition, hydration can keep you at peak performance and help you… Read More
Athletes and Meniscus Tears: The Need-to-Know Basics
In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries that involve both compression and… Read More
ACL Injuries Can Take a Toll on Female Athletes
It’s a trend happening on playing fields and basketball courts at an alarming rate: a young girl jumps or pivots and collapses in… 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)