General Orthopedics

Finally – winter is behind us and spring is here! At last, the Long Island weather is nice and warm, and it’ll only get better in the months ahead. However, the whole world has been contending with the colossal challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past year. Generally, this meant a full year being  … View More

Back pain ranks as one of the top issues that Americans seek treatment for each year. And, based on lifestyle and other environmental and personal factors, the causes of this back pain can vary. As a Long Island orthopedics office, we’ve witnessed this firsthand. Scoliosis is a particularly common spinal deformity, which can either cause  … View More

Upon hearing the word “scoliosis”, most people instantly think of elementary and middle school children receiving spinal exams. This assumption makes sense, as 80% of patients with scoliosis are children between 10 and 15 years old. However, adults who are well beyond their school years can develop scoliosis as well. Read on to learn more  … View More

Stress fractures are common injuries that can affect anyone, from athletes to individuals with active lifestyles. These tiny cracks in the bones can lead to pain, swelling, and limited mobility if not addressed properly. At Central Orthopedic Group of Long Island, we understand the importance of prevention and effective recovery strategies for stress fractures. In  … View More

Dr. Crispin Ong was featured in the South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Health Outlook Newsletter. Last fall, as James, then 66, practiced his backswing at the driving range, he felt a “sharp, intense pain” in his left knee. “It was as if a stick hit my left knee,” recalled James, a former Rockville Centre resident who  … View More

The warm, bright and sunny summer months always inspire us to go outside, especially here on Long Island. In addition, we naturally want to engage in sports, swimming and other activities. The pleasant weather turns many of us from lazy and sluggish into physically-active people – and this often invites summertime injuries.   3 Common  … View More

Guess how much time the average person spends on their smartphone every day? Just over five hours. Of course, it’s impossible to deny that mobile devices have totally engulfed us in the past few years. As a Long Island orthopedist, we understand how useful and integral devices like iPads can be in successfully treating patients.  … View More

Orthopedics is the field of medicine that involves the musculoskeletal system. It is the complex network of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Our first line of defense at Central Orthopedics is always nonsurgical treatment. Physical Therapy referrals, casting, splinting, and injections are a few. Unfortunately though, sometimes it is inevitable. That’s where our experienced, board-certified  … View More

Autumn- a time for family, a time for activities! The air has finally cooled and the Long Island humidity is slowly dissipating. It’s almost time for warm cider as we sit around firepits and revel in the crisp evening air. In old times, the harvest would be upon us. Although most of us aren’t spending  … View More

Long Island may be an exceptional place to live, but it’s not a place immune to sports injuries. In fact, our world-famous summers (and extensive range of potential activities) might even increase the risk of injuries here. Tennis, golf, swimming, hiking and gardening are just a few summer pastimes that can lead to injuries of  … View More