NCOG, CAH, and CHMC Stand United Under NSHA for Community-Centric Care Carthage Area Hospital (CAH), Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC), and the North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG), all members of the North Star Health Alliance (NSHA), proudly stand at the forefront of orthopedic excellence, driven by our renowned orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Nata Parnes, Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, […]
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Tips to Enjoy Winter Sports in the North Country
NCOG: Keeping You Healthy and Active Winter is officially here and the orthopedic specialists at the North Country Orthopaedics Group (NCOG) want to help you enjoy your winter sports safely to avoid injury. Winter sports injuries are preventable, especially when armed with knowledge about common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Understanding the most common […]
Why It Helps to See an Orthopedist Near Fort Drum
An orthopedist, also known as an orthopedic surgeon, provides care for disorders, diseases, and injuries related to your muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues. This board-certified physician and his team possess the experience and the knowledge to facilitate freer movement, manage pain and maintain musculoskeletal form. Here are four reasons why it helps to see […]
Conditions Your Knee Pain Doctor Can Diagnose
The knee is a weight-bearing joint, which means that any injury or condition that affects the knee can lead to significant pain. Additionally, the knee involves a wide range of movements, such as walking, running, and jumping, which can contribute to pain if something is already wrong with the knee. Knee pain is a widespread […]
A Visit to The Orthopedist: What You Need to Know
If you’re experiencing symptoms of a musculoskeletal condition or injury (one that affects your bones, joints, or soft tissues) and your primary care physician deems that you need specialized care, they will refer you to an orthopedist. Just like meeting with any other type of healthcare professional, it is helpful to know that expect at […]
When to Visit an Orthopedic Surgeon
Most people who develop a musculoskeletal issue tend to wait it out and just treat their injury at home. While this may be sufficient for very mild injuries, most do warrant the assessment of an orthopedic specialist to ensure that the injury heals properly and that complications are prevented. For chronic or progressive musculoskeletal conditions […]
Signs You May Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes obvious symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the hand, wrist, and fingers – all fingers except the pinkie. It is caused by irritation or pressure being frequently placed on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the carpal tunnel in the wrist to the thumb, index finger, middle […]
Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery
People with chronic joint pain often have damaged joints. While a lot of joint pain can be relieved with medication, physical therapy, and other treatments, there comes a point when the damage progresses enough for such treatments to become ineffective. For such situations, joint replacement surgery may be the answer. Joint replacement surgery involves removing […]
Nutrition that Can Enhance Sports Performance
No matter what level of athlete you are – or are striving to be – anyone who takes their health and sport seriously knows that their body needs fuel to reach peak sports performance. People who want to take their athletic performance to the next level, as well as those whose busy and sometimes frantic […]
Staying Motivated Through Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is used to treat a variety of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. It can help reduce pain, restore and maintain physical function, as well as offer many other health benefits. In order to get the most from your physical therapy treatment, it takes commitment and motivation, which can be difficult to […]
