Aron D Rovner MD - Spine Surgeon

Aron D Rovner MD - Spine Surgeon Dr. Aron D Rovner is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing out of our offices in Garden City, New York, and Bloomfield, NJ.

Dr. Rovner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and he is fellowship-trained in spine surgery. He has been in practice for over 2 decades. When surgery is warranted, he chooses minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Rovner has advanced training in arthroscopic surgery. These surgeries are minimally invasive and usually have quick recovery. This includes knee and shoulder arthroscopy. Diagnoses are meniscal tears, ACL tears, rotator cuff tears, and labrum tears. Dr. Rovner believes in rejuvenation procedures, such as PRP injections, stem cells, and exosome injections. These procedures are performed in an outpatient setting and have quick recovery. Dr. Rovner performs minimally invasive vein procedures for patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities and swelling of the legs. These procedures are minimally invasive with quick recovery. The insurance our office participates in are: Cigna, United Health, Blue Cross Blue shield, Aetna, Anthem PPO plans.

12/31/2025

Varicose veins are caused by venous reflux 👇🏼

When vein valves fail, blood pools in the legs, leading to varicose veins, swelling, cramping, and heaviness. A minimally invasive catheter-based treatment can close the problem vein in about 15 minutes, with no downtime and fast recovery.

Follow for clear, evidence-based insights on vein health and modern treatments.

12/30/2025

Smart surgeons try to save the knee before replacing it.

Knee pain doesn’t automatically mean a knee replacement. In many cases, symptoms can be managed first with less invasive options that preserve your natural joint.

These may include:
• Physical therapy and activity modification
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Targeted injections
• Arthroscopy to address a meniscus tear
• Chondroplasty to smooth damaged cartilage

These treatments don’t work for everyone, but they are often the right first step before considering a full knee replacement, which is major surgery.

The goal is always to relieve pain while preserving as much of the native knee as possible.

Follow for clear, evidence-based guidance on knee pain and orthopedic care.

12/18/2025

Telehealth works best when it shortens the time between pain and action.

Early evaluation allows treatment to start sooner, whether that’s physical therapy, imaging, or medication. For many orthopedic issues, those first steps don’t require an in-person visit.

When care is delayed by weeks, injuries linger, pain worsens, and recovery slows. Virtual visits remove common barriers like missed work, travel time, and long scheduling delays, making early intervention more realistic for patients.

Telehealth isn’t about replacing hands-on care. It’s about getting the right care started at the right time.

Follow for practical, patient-centered insights on modern orthopedic care. If you have any questions, set up a video visit with me through coreallianceortho.com or the link in my bio.

12/17/2025

Cold plunges can help recovery, but timing matters.

Cold exposure can reduce inflammation and pain, which may be helpful during the early stages of injury recovery. When used before rehab or training, cold therapy can calm irritated tissue and make movement more comfortable.

However, using cold plunges after strength training may actually slow muscle adaptation and growth. That’s because inflammation is part of how muscles rebuild and get stronger.

Cold therapy isn’t good or bad, it’s a tool. Used correctly, it can support recovery. Used at the wrong time, it can work against your goals.

Follow for evidence-based insights on recovery, training, and injury prevention.

12/16/2025

Cracking your knuckles doesn’t damage your joints.

The popping sound comes from pressure changes inside the joint, not from cartilage breaking down. Research has consistently shown that habitual knuckle cracking does not increase the risk of arthritis or joint degeneration.

Arthritis develops from factors like genetics, age, prior injury, and mechanical wear over time, not from harmless joint noise.

If a joint is painful, swollen, or losing motion, that’s when it deserves evaluation. Noise alone is not a warning sign.

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12/15/2025

A Rotator Cuff Repair is most effective shoulder surgeries we perform.

Using an arthroscope (a small camera), the entire procedure is done through tiny incisions. This allows me to clearly see the tear, place sutures, and reattach the rotator cuff tendon to the bone, all with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.

What used to require large incisions can now be done in about an hour with:
✅ Minimal blood loss
✅ Small cosmetic scars
✅ Faster recovery
✅ Excellent long-term outcomes

Rotator cuff tears can occur from trauma (falls, car accidents), degeneration, or repetitive sports like throwing. Arthroscopic repair offers the strongest repair with the least invasive approach.

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12/11/2025

This is a total knee replacement and yes, I do them. But I always try less invasive options first.

When a patient has knee osteoarthritis, surgery is not the first step. I start with:
✅ NSAIDs
✅ Physical therapy
✅ MRI to check for meniscus tears or cartilage damage
✅ Injections
✅ Arthroscopy, meniscectomy, or chondroplasty when appropriate

These options are far less invasive, have faster recovery, and often relieve pain without replacing the entire joint.

When a knee replacement is necessary, it works well, but it’s major surgery. Whenever possible, I prefer procedures that preserve your natural joint and get you back on your feet faster.

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12/10/2025

Your spine works like a stack of coins, when one slips, pain starts. 🪙

The spine relies on perfect alignment. In your lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine), the natural curve, called lordosis, keeps the discs and vertebrae balanced.

When one of those discs slips, bulges, or herniates, it disrupts that alignment, just like a stack of coins toppling out of place. This can lead to:

⚡ Persistent back pain (from lumbar disc issues)
⚡ Neck pain or arm pain (from cervical disc problems)
⚡ Sciatica, if a lower disc compresses a nerve traveling down the leg

Even a small shift in one level of the spine can affect the entire column. That’s why posture, movement, and core strength are essential for long-term spine health.

Follow for more orthopedic education on spine alignment, disc health, and recovery from back and neck injuries.

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585 Stewart Ave, 412
Garden City, NY
11590

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15167942990

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The team at New York Spine and Sports Surgery provides high-quality service in sports medicine and orthopedics at two locations in Garden City, New York, and Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Led by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Aron D. Rovner, MD, the staff is committed to using the latest technology to decrease pain, improve mobility, and return patients to their normal activities.

The welcoming team at each New York Spine and Sports Surgery location provides professional medical care in a relaxing environment. Dr. Rovner takes an evidence-based approach to treatment and uses minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. Using cutting-edge technology, he performs spine and sports surgeries with the smallest incisions and least amount of blood loss possible, leading to a faster and easier recovery.

Dr. Rovner is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric and adult spinal surgery. He has extensive experience with a broad spectrum of procedures, including endoscopic discectomy, cervical disc replacement, and lumbar fusion. He and his team at New York Spine and Sports Surgery also treat a wide range of sports injuries, such as meniscus tears and shoulder labrum tears.

For the highest quality service and most advanced technology in orthopedics and sports medicine, call New York Spine and Sports Surgery or schedule an appointment online today.