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Concussions often force high school and college athletes to retire from their sport. Dr. Thomas Bottiglieri knows from experience what happens next is the hard part.
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A physical therapist takes on his most frequently asked question.
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Columbia researchers have found that specific cells, when present in the shoulder, promote healing of rotator cuff injuries in mice.
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Columbia sports medicine chief, Christopher Ahmad, who has treated some World Cup players, talks about injuries in his favorite sport.
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Latest News
- October 11, 2022
Christopher Ahmad, Columbia orthopedic surgeon and Yankees team physician, says sports medicine can help all patients—not just athletes—return to their desired level of physical activity.
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- August 31, 2022
A third of patients undergoing surgery for spinal stenosis, a common back ailment, had protein deposits in their spine that hint at heart failure in their future.
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- February 25, 2022
Not every bump on a child’s body is a cause for concern. A guide to know when to call your doctor and when to stay home.
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- September 23, 2021
When Henry Ray Fischbach suddenly collapsed during his performance, three doctors from Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian quickly stepped in to save his life.
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- July 5, 2021
Michael Vitale, a leading spine expert, shares 8 essential facts parents and caregivers should know about this common, treatable condition.
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- October 16, 2020
Using stem cells from pig fat, a team led by Columbia engineers grew anatomically precise jawbones, including associated cartilage, that successfully replaced the pig's temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
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- August 16, 2018
In two new books aimed at young baseball players and their parents, Columbia surgeon and Yankees physician Christopher Ahmad, MD, gives advice on avoiding injury.
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- March 7, 2016
A new study found the number of “Tommy John” surgeries to repair a pitching-related elbow injury has tripled in recent years, mainly among adolescent athletes.
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- December 18, 2015
Nanofiber technology developed at Columbia may improve healing of the tendon-to-bone interface, the weak link in current rotator cuff repairs.
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- December 10, 2014
CUMC scientists have created a 3-D printed implant that stimulates stem cells to regenerate the meniscus, cartilage that cushions and protects the knee.
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