Julian J. Sonnenfeld, MD

11/12/2025

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

11/11/2025

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11/03/2025

X-ray analytics in motion: Dynamic 3D diagnosis for unstable shoulders.

After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity—many of them report that their shoulder "doesn't hold" or "slips out easily." When diagnosing shoulder instabilities, doctors often have to rely on these subjective assessments. The reason: Conventional ...

10/31/2025

💪 From the latest research to hands-on rehabilitation, our specialists help clinicians keep patients moving.

At our recent lecture, orthopedic specialists Dr. Julian Sonnenfeld and Dr. Ryan Krochak, and Andrew Pereira, DPT, explained the latest treatment innovations, prevention strategies, and recovery insights with Long Island’s orthopedic care community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this continuing education event.

10/01/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligam...

09/22/2025

As the Official Medical Services Provider of the Ryder Cup USA, we’re proud to deliver our care at one of golf’s greatest events. 🏌️

Starting tomorrow, Northwell will oversee on-course medical operations at Bethpage Black during tournament week.

"Bethpage is ready for an exciting, safe and fun Ryder Cup — fans and players can focus on the golf, knowing care is seconds away if needed," said Mary E. Mahoney, MSN, FNP-BC, vice president of Emergency Management and Clinical Preparedness at Northwell Health.

See you there ⛳

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4naBDxX

09/22/2025

Criteria-based return-to-play testing after arthroscopic Bankart repair may not be enough.

Criteria-based return-to-play testing for patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair may not address baseline differences between patients, according to data presented here.

09/19/2025

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt, and Could It Be Serious?

Possible reasons why your shoulder hurts vary, but where you feel pain can help narrow down the cause. Common causes include poor posture, bursitis, arthritis, muscle strain, or a pinched nerve.

09/11/2025

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/25/2025

Chlorhexidine irrigation during TSA may decrease rates of positive deep C. acnes cultures.

Patients who received subcutaneous 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antisepsis during primary total shoulder arthroplasty had a significantly decreased rate of positive deep cultures of Cutibacterium acnes, according to a study.

08/04/2025

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades.

Pain between the shoulder blades is often due to muscle strain, which may result from lifting heavy objects, poor posture, or overuse. Other health issues can cause upper back pain, though, including acid reflux, disc problems, gall bladder disorders, or even a heart attack. Different disorders will...