Dr. Louis Rizio
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Biologic Osteoarthritis Care in New Jersey
PRP vs. Gel (HA) vs. Steroid injection for knee arthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain and stiffness due to cartilage wear-and-tear. When exercise, weight loss, and pain medications aren’t enough, doctors often use injections to ease symptoms. Three common options are platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA), and corticosteroids. Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in…
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Top NJ Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialist Answers: I have a rotator cuff tear. What should I do?
Advice from Shoulder Specialist in NJ When the rotator cuff is torn, the connection of the muscle to bone is lost. Much like the chain on a bike being detached from the wheels. The lack of connection leads to muscle atrophy and fat infiltration of the muscle. Basically, lack of connection of the muscle/tendon to…
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Shoulder Dislocation: Risk of Recurrence – Info from Sport Medicine Specialist NJ
Recurrent shoulder dislocation, also known as shoulder instability, occurs when the shoulder joint repeatedly slips out of its normal position. Several factors can contribute to an increased risk of recurrent shoulder dislocation. These risk factors include: It’s important to note that while these factors increase the risk of recurrent shoulder dislocation, not everyone with these…
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Research: Return to Play in Overhead Athletes after Labral Tear
Recently presented research on labral injuries in overhead athletes
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Select Bone/Joint Surgeon 2024 – Sports Medicine Specialist New Jersey
Proud to be honored again this year as a select bone and joint surgeon in the field of Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery. The award is more meaningful because I have dedicated my career to sports related injuries and helping athletes and active people get back into their sports, activities and exercise through surgical and non…
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Biologic Joint Care in New Jersey -PRP
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment used in orthopedics that involves injecting a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. PRP therapy has gained popularity due to its potential to enhance tissue repair and regeneration using the body’s own healing mechanisms. Here are some of…
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Dr. Rizio Top Sports Medicine Surgeon NJ: Press
BEAR ACL REPAIR SUCCESS STORY Dr. Rizio featured in City Lifestyle Magazine with BEAR ACL Repair Patient ACL repair has become an increasing option for patients with an acute ACL tear. Dr. Rizio has extensive experience with ACL repair utilizing the BEAR implant and is developing a new technique using a bio-inductive implant. Having performed…
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ACL REPAIR LECTURE: Dr. Rizio: Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon in New Jersey
ACL Repair is now possible with the BEAR implant. Dr. Rizio is the first orthopaedic surgeon in NYC metropolitan area to perform the procedure. He has been performing the BEAR ACL repair procedure on athletes and active individuals.
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In The News: Cutting edge ACL Surgeon in New Jersey
In a recent segment on NBC news I was interviewed about the ACL repair technique I have been performing utilizing the BEAR implant. Dr Rizio interviewed on WNBC TV (link to interview) This procedure repairs the injured ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and avoids the taking a graft from another pert of the knee or use…
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Lecture: Prevention of Throwing Injuries
This is a short lecture on prevention of throwing injuries with the focus on baseball pitchers. The principles apply to athletes who participate in all overhead sports including tennis, javelin, football etc…
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