CARE & TREATMENT IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
Hip, knee, or shoulder pain can make it difficult to exercise, play sports, work, or simply move comfortably throughout the day. At New York and New Jersey Spine and Orthopedics, our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine specialists provide comprehensive care for joint pain, sports injuries, arthritis, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Our team includes orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and foot and ankle specialists who provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Whether your symptoms developed gradually, occurred during sports or exercise, or resulted from an accident or work-related injury, we develop an individualized treatment plan based on your diagnosis, activity level, and goals.
Our goal is to help reduce pain, restore mobility and function, and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
You do not have to be a professional athlete to benefit from sports medicine. Joint and musculoskeletal injuries can affect athletes, active adults, children, weekend warriors, workers, and anyone experiencing pain or difficulty moving.
Our specialists diagnose and treat acute injuries as well as chronic and degenerative orthopedic conditions affecting the hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles, feet, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Our approach includes:
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Shoulder and Knee Specialist
Dr. Stephen E. Watkins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee conditions.
After earning his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Watkins completed his orthopedic surgery residency with LECOM Health followed by advanced fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at Orthopedic Research of Virginia.
His practice focuses on helping patients with shoulder and knee injuries, sports-related conditions, arthritis, and other orthopedic problems restore movement and return to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Watkins combines evidence-based orthopedic treatment with individualized care and shared decision-making. His training includes arthroscopic and joint-preserving approaches as well as advanced knee replacement techniques.
Dr. Watkins also holds certifications related to cartilage repair and MAKO robotic-assisted partial and total knee arthroplasty.
Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Avik Mukherjee is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon specializing in foot and ankle trauma and complex reconstructive surgery.
He provides comprehensive treatment for sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, chronic ankle instability, arthritis, and structural deformities involving the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and ankle.
Dr. Mukherjee treats conditions including:
His approach begins with nonsurgical treatment when appropriate, while advanced surgical and reconstructive options are available when necessary.
Board-Certified Sports Medicine
Board-Certified Family Medicine
Nonoperative Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine
Dr. Kartik Pottepalem specializes in nonoperative musculoskeletal and sports medicine, providing comprehensive nonsurgical care for acute and chronic orthopedic injuries.
After completing his Family Medicine residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Dr. Pottepalem completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Penn Highlands Healthcare.
He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
Dr. Pottepalem has extensive training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, which can be used both diagnostically and to guide targeted treatments.
His clinical procedures include:
His focus on nonsurgical sports medicine provides patients with additional treatment options when surgery is not necessary or can potentially be avoided.
The hip, knee, and shoulder are among the body’s most important joints for mobility and everyday function. Injuries, arthritis, repetitive stress, and age-related changes can lead to persistent pain, weakness, stiffness, instability, or reduced range of motion.
Our orthopedic and sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for conditions affecting each of these major joints.
Hip pain can interfere with walking, climbing stairs, exercise, sports, and even sitting or sleeping comfortably.
Symptoms may originate from the hip joint itself or from the muscles, tendons, bursae, and other structures surrounding the joint.
Our specialists evaluate patients experiencing:
Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the condition and may include activity modification, rehabilitation, medication, ultrasound-guided injections, other nonsurgical treatments, or surgery.
For patients with advanced joint damage who have not achieved adequate improvement with conservative care, hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) may be considered.
The knee is especially vulnerable to injuries during running, jumping, pivoting, contact sports, falls, and accidents. Knee pain can also develop gradually because of arthritis, cartilage damage, repetitive stress, or degeneration.
Our orthopedic specialists evaluate and treat:
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may range from nonsurgical sports medicine and injections to arthroscopic reconstruction or joint replacement.
When a significant knee injury or advanced joint damage cannot be adequately managed nonsurgically, surgical treatment may be recommended.
Our orthopedic surgeons provide treatment options that may include:
The appropriate procedure depends on the patient’s injury or condition, age, activity level, degree of joint damage, and individual goals.
Because the shoulder has an extensive range of motion, it depends on a complex combination of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments for stability and movement.
Sports, repetitive overhead activity, workplace demands, falls, motor vehicle accidents, and degenerative changes can all lead to shoulder pain and dysfunction.
Our specialists evaluate and treat conditions including:
Treatment may include activity modification, rehabilitation, medication, injections, or surgery depending on the diagnosis and severity of the condition.
For certain shoulder injuries or advanced degenerative conditions, surgical treatment may be necessary to restore stability, repair damaged tissue, or replace a severely damaged joint.
Surgical options may include:
Our orthopedic surgeons determine the appropriate procedure based on the structures involved, severity of damage, symptoms, activity level, and treatment goals.
Sports injuries can happen to professional athletes, recreational athletes, children, active adults, and people who exercise simply to stay healthy.
Common sports injuries include:
Our goal is to accurately diagnose the injury and develop a treatment plan that helps restore strength, stability, mobility, and function while reducing the risk of reinjury.
When possible, treatment begins with nonsurgical care. If the injury requires operative repair or reconstruction, our orthopedic surgeons provide surgical options based on the patient’s condition and goals.
Not every orthopedic injury requires surgery.
Our team includes specialists in nonoperative sports medicine, allowing patients to access a range of conservative and minimally invasive treatments before surgery is considered when appropriate.
Depending on the condition, treatment may include:
Treatment is individualized according to the patient’s diagnosis and goals rather than using the same approach for every injury.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound provides real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues.
Diagnostic ultrasound may help evaluate certain acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, while ultrasound guidance can help physicians accurately deliver treatment to targeted structures.
Ultrasound-guided procedures available for appropriate patients include injections involving the:
Severe arthritis and joint degeneration can eventually make everyday activities increasingly difficult.
When conservative treatments no longer provide adequate relief and joint damage is advanced, joint replacement may be considered.
Our orthopedic surgeons provide arthroplasty options involving the:
Depending on the affected joint and extent of damage, treatment may include partial or total joint replacement.
Our orthopedic team also has expertise in advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted knee replacement for appropriate patients.
Joint and musculoskeletal injuries can also result from workplace accidents, repetitive occupational activity, falls, and motor vehicle accidents.
Our specialists evaluate injuries involving the:
Treatment is based on the patient’s diagnosis and functional needs, with the goal of helping restore mobility and safely return to normal activities.
Consider scheduling an orthopedic evaluation if pain or an injury is interfering with your ability to walk, exercise, work, play sports, sleep comfortably, or perform normal daily activities.
An evaluation may be appropriate if you experience:
Early evaluation can help identify the source of your symptoms and determine whether nonsurgical treatment or surgical care is appropriate.
One of the advantages of receiving orthopedic care at New York and New Jersey Spine and Orthopedics is access to both surgical and nonsurgical specialists.
Patients may begin with conservative sports medicine treatment when appropriate. If surgery becomes necessary, care can be coordinated with an orthopedic surgeon experienced in arthroscopy, reconstruction, or joint replacement.
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in:
This integrated approach allows treatment to evolve according to the patient’s diagnosis, response to treatment, and individual goals.
Our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team brings together physicians with complementary expertise in surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal care.
Our services include:
Our goal is to provide the level of care appropriate for each individual patient – from conservative treatment and rehabilitation to advanced orthopedic surgery.
If hip, knee, or shoulder pain, a sports injury, arthritis, or another musculoskeletal condition is interfering with your mobility or quality of life, schedule an evaluation with the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team at New York and New Jersey Spine and Orthopedics.
Our specialists provide comprehensive care ranging from nonsurgical sports medicine, ultrasound-guided procedures, and PRP therapy to arthroscopic surgery, ligament and tendon repair, and hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement.
With locations throughout New York and New Jersey, our team can develop an individualized treatment plan designed to help reduce pain, restore function, and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
Call today to schedule an appointment:
New York: (516) 355-0111
New Jersey: (551) 550-PAIN
