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An older woman having her hand and wrist examined by an orthopedist because of pain.

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Dealing with Hand and Wrist Pain? Here’s What’s Going On—and What Helps

Hand and wrist pain are common and can affect people at any age. The pain may show up as stiffness, numbness, swelling or sharp aches. Knowing the cause helps you choose the right treatment and get back to your daily...

October 22, 2025

5 min read

A senior woman stretching her leg alongside her female physical therapist.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Regaining Mobility After Knee Surgery: Recovery Tips for Seniors

Knee surgery can feel like a major life event, but it’s also a significant step toward a more active and pain-free life. Whether you’ve had a total knee replacement or another procedure, the journey to...

October 13, 2025

5 min read

A female athlete who is on the floor, grabbing her leg in pain, with her coach helping her.

Diseases & Conditions Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Understanding the Early Signs of Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis, often called “rhabdo,” is a serious medical condition where muscle tissue breaks down and releases certain substances into the bloodstream. This can overwhelm your kidneys and lead to...

October 7, 2025

5 min read

An older man standing in his living room, clutching his hip in pain while leaning on his cane.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

When Is It Time for Hip Surgery? Signs Patients Shouldn’t Ignore

As we age, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs or even standing up from a chair can start to feel more difficult. While occasional aches and stiffness are a normal part of getting older, persistent hip...

October 1, 2025

5 min read

Two surgeons in the operating room, conducting robotic knee replacement surgery.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for Seniors Improves Comfort, Function and Satisfaction

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons older adults lose mobility and independence. For many seniors, arthritis and cartilage loss make everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs or even sleeping painful and...

September 23, 2025

4 min read

A woman laying down on her bedroom floor, holding her head in pain.

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Understanding and Treating Refractory Migraines

Migraine headaches are miserable. In addition to the pain and other associated symptoms that migraine sufferers experience, they are unpredictable. At any time, a migraine might result in a missed day of work or a...

May 15, 2025

5 min read

$The panel for Stony Brook Medicine's Healthcast episode on a new treatment for refractory migraines.$

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Healthcast Episode 4: Targeted Lidocaine Infusion Therapy for Refractory Migraines

For years, Hayley Striegel has suffered from persistent, disabling, treatment-resistant migraines, also known as refractory migraines. She tried countless treatments over the years but nothing provided significant...

May 2, 2025

26 min read

Pain Management

What is Interventional Pain Management?

If you’re someone who struggles with chronic pain, interventional pain management can offer relief from your symptoms with help from techniques that aim to minimize discomfort. These types of procedures help...

September 18, 2024

3 min read

A doctor working with her young CRMO (Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis) patient.

Children’s Health Pain Management

What is CRMO (Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis)?

When parents notice their child struggling with mysterious and recurring pain, it can be both confusing and worrying. Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) is one relatively rare but impactful condition that...

September 12, 2024

4 min read

Diseases & Conditions Pain Management

Acute vs. Chronic Pain: What’s the Difference?

Living with pain can be incredibly challenging, affecting every aspect of your life, from work to relationships—and even simple daily tasks like cooking and getting around. Worldwide, up to 30% of...

July 16, 2024

4 min read

Topic: Pain Management

Dealing with Hand and Wrist Pain? Here’s What’s Going On—and What Helps

Regaining Mobility After Knee Surgery: Recovery Tips for Seniors

Understanding the Early Signs of Rhabdomyolysis

When Is It Time for Hip Surgery? Signs Patients Shouldn’t Ignore

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for Seniors Improves Comfort, Function and Satisfaction

Understanding and Treating Refractory Migraines

Healthcast Episode 4: Targeted Lidocaine Infusion Therapy for Refractory Migraines

What is Interventional Pain Management?

What is CRMO (Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis)?

Acute vs. Chronic Pain: What’s the Difference?

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