General Orthopedics

Right now, the vast majority of us are stuck indoors. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we’re practicing social distancing to try and preserve our health and the health of others. With the exception of essential workers, we’re all doing our best to cope with life indoors. For those of us who prefer active  … View More

Although more and more people are staying home due to the coronavirus, Central Orthopedic, an orthopedic surgery practice in Rockville Centre, has “taken a medical oath to treat our patients,” said Dr. Jordan Kerker. The North Centre Avenue office, which opened in 2014, is one of Central Orthopedic Group’s two satellite offices. The other is  … View More

On Long Island, we’re still battling through the bitter cold of winter. As most of us know, this is a season that can burden us with significant orthopedic challenges. As a Long Island orthopedist, we treat several injuries caused during winter. Between ice, snow, shoveling and car accidents, winter is a time for everyone to  … View More

At Central Orthopedics, our goal has always been to provide patients with the treatment they need to overcome injuries. In order to provide this treatment, we need to first assess these injuries with an MRI machine. We utilize a new high-field MRI machine, which expands our ability to diagnose injuries and develop treatment plans. For  … View More

As Long Island’s leading orthopedist, Central Orthopedic Group diagnoses and treats several different orthopedic injuries on a regular basis. One of the most common types of orthopedic injuries we treat is strain injury. Now that the weather has plummeted, strains are among the common winter injuries treated here at Central Orthopedic Group. Many people often  … View More

Winter is just about here! During this time of year, most of us worry about the flu, the common cold, and other winter ailments. However, you should also be conscious of bodily injuries! Icy walkways and slippery driving conditions can create dangerous situations. And unfortunately, your body is particularly vulnerable to injuries during the winter.  … View More

Knee injuries can be especially painful. Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the key ligaments that stabilize your knee joint. Basically, your ACL is a tissue band of ligaments that hold the bones in your knee together. The purpose of your ACL is to prevent your tibia bone from sliding out in front  … View More

The spine is one of the most important parts of the body. It’s a critical part of the central nervous system, linking the brain with the rest of the body. The spine also relays messages from the brain to the rest of the body– making it possible for the body to move, and for organs  … View More

Running is one of the most common ways to exercise– and for good reason. It’s a great way to relieve stress, enjoy the outdoors, and burn calories. But, if you don’t pay attention to your body’s soreness, the repetitive motion of running can cause severe damage to your muscles, tendons and bones. And, if you  … View More

For many people living on Long Island, summer is a transformative time. There’s no better opportunity to take advantage of the glorious beaches, or to spend hours with friends in your backyard. As Long Island orthopedists, we have unfortunately observed that these summer activities can take a toll on your physical health, without the proper  … View More