Long Island Orthopedic Solutions-Dr. David Weissberg

Welcome to our new PA Jennifer! Jennifer Conenna is a licensed and certified Physician Assistant with over 13 years of experience in orthopedics. She graduated Cum Laude from Touro College with a Bachelors of Science in Physican Assistant Studies and gained Board certification through the NCCPA in July 2005. Jennifer is involved in all aspects of patient care including: detailed history and physical examinations, development of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, administering treatments including injections, monitoring patients, prescribing medications, counseling and educating patients. When she is not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 boys.

Shoveling snow isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s potentially dangerous. Don’t believe it? Each year, more than 10,000 people visit the emergency room for injuries sustained while shoveling. These injuries range from soft tissue injuries, to broken bones, to cardiac arrest. Shovel early and often. If you are expecting a large storm, it is better to shovel smaller loads every hour or two than it is to let the snow accumulate. It’s no fun shoveling your driveway several times du...ring the same storm, but it is even less fun to throw out your back because the snow became too heavy. Lift with your legs. The best way to shovel snow is by pushing it. If you must lift it, make sure to use proper technique in order to avoid injuring your lower back. Bend at your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs. Stay hydrated. Shoveling can be hard labor, and it’s not uncommon to work up a sweat as you’re clearing out the snow. Make sure you are drinking enough water to replenish what your body is losing. If you feel any pain, stop immediately. Don’t attempt to suck it up and work through the pain you risk the possibility of further injuring yourself.

Orthobiologic Cell Therapy Heal Naturally Considered a conservative treatment approach and as an alternative to surgery, patients can now benefit from injections of platelet rich plasma (PRP), amniotic stem cells, or bone marrow concentrate to treat chronic orthopaedic conditions and soft tissue defects. These treatments can reduce pain and provide long-lasting relief from chronic soft tissue pain, early arthritis, and cartilage damage in the joint. These cells offer y...our body a natural repair mechanism for common wear and tear of the joints, such overuse, arthritis, or an injury. The body stores healing cells in our bone marrow, fat, and organs, and calls them into action when needed. When we sustain an injury, the injured area releases chemicals which sends signals to these cells to start the repair process. This is how we heal. As we age, our body suffers from wear and tear from previous injuries, exercising, playing sports or arthritis. We produce less of our repair cells as we get older, so it takes longer to recover. This is especially true of areas with restricted blood flow such as joints. Where are these cells found in the body? These cells can be found in just about any area of our body. However, they are most abundant in amniotic fluid, in our bone marrow and fat tissue. These stem cell storage areas provide a ready source which can be harvested in a simple and safe fashion. How are orthopedic conditions treated with orthobiologic cells? There are a variety of orthopedic conditions and diseases that can be treated with cell therapy. Orthopaedic conditions that have been treated and studies using biologic cells include acute and chronic injuries of muscle, tendon, ligaments, bone, and cartilage. Some specific conditions that can be treated with cell therapy include: Mild to moderate osteoarthritis/degenerative arthritis of joints, especially the hip and knee Tendon injuries, like tennis elbow, biceps injuries and partial tears of the rotator cuff biceps

Raking Leaves Doesn’t Have to Cause Discomfort It's that time of year again! Here are some tips to help avoid injury: Blogging about raking is about as exciting as physically executing the task. However, there are good things to look forward to when I think of the fall season: cooler temps, pumpkin spice lattes and the beautiful color changes of the trees. So throw on your favorite old sweater, grab a rake, and go out and breathe in that crisp autumn air....Continue reading

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