General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Arthritis can occur in any joint, causing swelling, pain, and poor range of motion. There are many types, but osteoarthritis is most common. This is the arthritis that results from wear and tear in joint tissue, either from aging or an injury. Rheumatoid arthritis is another common type, triggered by an immune system reaction.
• Medical Weight Loss
  Nearly one in three adults suffers from the swollen, stiff, and painful joints of arthritis. Arthritis is the most common chronic ailment among the elderly, although it can affect people of any age, including children. There are over 100 different types of arthritic diseases. The most common is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage protecting the bone ends wears away. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks the joint lining. Arthritis treatment typically involves a combination of anti-inflammatory medication and devices to relieve stress on the joint (canes, crutches or splints). Regular exercise, weight loss for overweight patients, and cortisone injections may also be helpful. In severe cases, orthopedic surgery such as joint replacement may be the only way to improve or restore function and achieve arthritis pain relief.
• Pediatric Care
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• Primary Care
  If you have an injury or ongoing pain, your primary care provider may refer you to an orthopedic doctor for specialized care.
• Emergency Care
  If you have a severe accident and receive a serious or life-threatening injury, immediately visit the emergency room. An emergency room is designed to handle emergencies quickly and efficiently.

Internists

• Urology

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive motion condition. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs down the arm and into the hand, gets compressed. Carpal tunnel causes tingling, numbness, and pain in the forearm and hand.

Psychiatrists

• Psychiatry

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Before we begin treating you as a new patient, we thoroughly investigate your condition, using all of the most current diagnostic methods available. In addition to hands-on exams, the most commonly used diagnostic tests for orthopaedic conditions are digital X-rays, arthrograms (to view joint space), MRIs, CT scans, discographies (to examine spinal discs) and ultrasound-guided injections. The ultrasound-guided injections have the advantage of being a form of treatment as well as a diagnostic tool.
• MRI
  South Island Orthopedics’ Urgent Ortho Care department makes musculoskeletal care accessible immediately to adults and children on Long Island when unexpected pain and injuries occur. Patients can expect same-day appointments that consist of thorough evaluations by board-certified orthopedic specialists along with the opportunity to diagnose and treat the pain conditions on-site. Our team of tenured orthopedists are highly-skilled and sought after by Long Island residents and their family and friends throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Our practice locations are equipped with diagnostic tools including XRAY & MRI to provide immediate diagnosis of our patient’s ailments.
• X-Rays
• Nuclear Medicine
• Computed Tomography
  During your visit, you can expect the doctor to go over your complete medical history, discuss your specific symptoms and what you have done to alleviate them, and conduct a thorough examination. The doctor may also order imaging tests, including X-ray, MRI, and CT scans, for a closer look at your muscles, bones, and joints to make an accurate diagnosis.
• Chemotherapy

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  In addition to offering minimally-invasive surgical services in their Cedarhurst offices, South Island Orthopedics partners with several local surgical centers to perform more invasive surgical procedures in their surgical centers. Our physicians are affiliated with some of the top surgical locations across Long Island, Queens & Brooklyn. Patients can feel comfortable and at-ease knowing their procedures will take place close to home.
• Orthopedics
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• Scoliosis Surgery
  The best age for scoliosis surgery involving spinal fusion is at least 10 years old for girls, and 12 years old for boys. Most surgeons wait until patients are in their teens.
• Whiplash
  Very often, a whiplash injury to the neck or upper back occurs when the car stops very violently. The muscles and ligaments are stretched too far and then snap back into place.
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopy offers patients many benefits over traditional surgery, including no need to cut muscles or tendons, less bleeding, smaller incisions and shorter recovery times. However, arthroscopy is not appropriate for all patients. Your doctor will decide whether or not arthroscopy is right for you.
• Wound Care
  Abrasions: Abrasions, or scrapes, occur when the knee rubs against a rough surface during a car accident. Proper cleaning and wound care are typically sufficient for healing minor abrasions, but larger or deeper wounds may require medical intervention.
• Pinched Nerve
  A pinched nerve happens when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. Car accidents can lead to pinched nerves in the neck, causing pain, tingling, or numbness. Treatment options range from conservative measures to surgical intervention, depending on the severity.
• Ankle Surgery
  Once required an invasive open procedure that left patients with long hospital stays and recovery times. Now many of those procedures can be performed with the simpler, less invasive
• Joint Replacement
  Our team of board-certified, highly trained orthopedic specialists works with adults and children, treating everything from sprained ankles and broken wrists to congenital diseases, arthritis, or degenerative conditions that require joint replacement surgery. Expect the highest level of care from the moment you arrive at our office. We want you to feel comfortable, and seek to create a friendly, home-like environment for all ages.
• Hand Surgery
  Hand surgery is a specialized procedure that may be performed to correct a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the function and appearance of the hand. It can be performed for both medical and cosmetic purposes.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  A fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS), Long Island orthopedic surgeon Eric Freeman specializes in arthroscopic surgery, in particular hip and knee procedures. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, where he was a member of the Honors Program in Medical Education, and did his postgraduate training in orthopedic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year.
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used for diagnostic testing and to treat injuries and abnormalities within the joints. This type of
• Hip Replacement
  Hip replacement is not just one of the most common procedures performed at SIO — it’s also one of the more commonly performed surgeries across the country. Surgeons throughout the U.S. perform more than 450,000 hip replacements each year, and is one of the most successful of all surgeries.
• Knee Replacement
  Treatment for an ACL tear does not generally require a total or even partial knee replacement. Unless there is more extensive damage to the bone or other tissues, a graft of the ACL should be adequate.
• Knee Arthroscopy
  ACL reconstruction surgery is usually done through a minimally-invasive knee arthroscopy. Arthroscopic surgery involves a very small incision with minimal bleeding and shorter recovery times. To perform the procedure, the surgeon inserts a tube with a small camera.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  A professional soccer player needed reconstructive surgery on her knee after a devastating injury while playing at college. SIO’s Dr. Eric Freeman performed the surgery, which allowed her to continue playing at the collegiate level and then professionally in both the U.S. and abroad.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  With a distinguished background that includes a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Southern California, Dr. Nicholas DeBellis is uniquely equipped to address the complex needs of athletes and active patients. He is also highly experienced in treating patients recovering from acute and chronic injuries due to car accidents and work accidents. His practice specializes in trauma care, offering solutions for athletes, weekend warriors, as well as no-fault insurance and workers’ compensation cases, ensuring accessible, comprehensive care for patients dealing with a wide range of orthopedic challenges.
• Physical Therapy
  With so many injuries and operations every year, millions of people will require or could benefit from physical therapy. While there may be some confusion or misunderstanding about the benefits of physical therapy, we’re happy to clarify those benefits and how you can use these home exercises that will bring you great value.
• Occupational Therapy
  Physical therapy starts as soon as the first day after surgery to strengthen the muscles and prevent scarring (contracture). Therapy begins with the patient sitting in a chair and progresses to stepping, walking, and climbing stairs, first with crutches or walkers and then without supportive devices. Occupational therapy and at-home exercises help patients learn how to use the prosthesis in everyday activities.
• Tennis Elbow
  Is a painful swelling caused by damage to tendons in the arm. While tennis is a cause of tennis elbow, any repetitive motion that requires the same arm and elbow movement can cause it.
• Slipped Disc
  A discectomy aims to eliminate pain caused by a herniated, ruptured, or slipped disc. Discs are rubbery cushions filled with a gel-like substance that serve as shock absorbers between the vertebrae. Age-related deterioration or injury can damage discs, causing them to slip out of place or bulge (also known as a
• Shoulder Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  . It most often occurs as a result of an ankle sprain or other type of inversion foot injury, and not as a result of direct impact to the area. A Jones fracture may also be caused by a stress or fatigue fracture.
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
  Most Achilles tendon injuries require surgery to reattach the tendon, allowing the patient to resume normal foot function. Nonsurgical treatment is only reserved for the mildest of cases or for patients who lead a sedentary life. Until surgery is performed, patients will likely suffer from recurring (chronic) tears.
• Ankle Sprain
• Foot Injuries
• Podiatric Surgery