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Back to School Shopping – Shoe Addition
One of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of proper fitting shoes for their child. Dr. Jeffrey B. Klein with Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics would like to share several important factors that parents should consider while back to school shopping: Children’s Feet Change with Age. Shoe and sock sizes…
Read MoreThis is the time of the year when our feet tend to be frequently exposed to the elements as we wear sandals, flip flops and are often barefoot. Dr. Jeffrey B. Klein has some advice to share that can help keep your feet healthy this summer. Limit walking barefoot as it exposes feet to sunburn,…
Read MoreMay is Arthritis Awareness Month
May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis. These…
Read MoreNeck & Back Care
The team at Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists includes spine surgeons and interventional pain specialists who work alongside highly skilled rehabilitation therapists to deliver outstanding neck and back care. Together, we share a unified goal: helping you achieve better physical health and return to the life you love. Common Neck and Back Problems Our spine specialists diagnose and…
Read MoreTraveling Soon? What You Need to Know if You have an Artificial Joint!
Will my artificial joint set off airport security metal detectors? Belt buckles, key chains and smartphones may set off sensitive metal detectors at airport security checkpoints. Many commonly used orthopedic implants may also set off the metal detectors. Over 90% of implanted total hip and knee arthroplasty devices will set off airport metal detectors.1 Many…
Read MoreWhat is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
Dr. Jeffrey Klein knows feet and he KNOWS how crucial it is to receive an immediate evaluation on your feet as soon as you are diagnosed with diabetes. He strongly advises any patient with diabetes to receive regular podiatric care to help ensure that your foot is in good health. As part of our quest to help raise awareness…
Read MoreFor most of the last century, doctors were taught that the SI joint did not move and therefore could not be a source of low back pain. Today, we know that’s NOT TRUE. Finding a doctor who is well trained in SI joint diagnosis and treatment gives you a strong opportunity to understand the true…
Read MoreIs Swelling Normal with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and swelling in the joints. Hands and feet are typically affected the most, causing weakness and other complications. Your joints are lined with synovium, a fluid that allows your joints to move smoothly. RA causes your bodies immune system to attack the synovium, resulting in inflammation and…
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