Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) has announced the addition of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, Mark Yakavonis, MD, to the highly esteemed ONS team of orthopedic specialists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists and physical therapists. Dr. Yakavonis will see patients at ONS’ Greenwich office and at its Westchester location at 500 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, New York.“ONS has ...

After hours emergency orthopedic care is now available at the Greenwich, Conn. office of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS). ONS Ortho Urgent Care will provide patients with a fast, convenient and cost effective alternative to hospital emergency room visits in the event of a sudden orthopedic injury.ONS Ortho Urgent Care is available at the ONS Greenwich office at 6 ...

Felicity Kostakis, an Old Greenwich artist, first noticed a pain in her right elbow while playing tennis. Over the course of a year, the pain invaded her day to day activities to the point that lifting clothing from the washer or taking a jar from the kitchen cabinet was excruciating. “I began to do everything with my left hand,” said Kostakis. Even more worrisome, it interfered with ...

When it comes to spine and back surgery, a name doesn't always tell the whole story.Many people incorrectly believe that a laser is the main surgical tool used in laser spine surgery and that it eliminates the need for a surgical incision. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.According to Dr. Scott Simon, a neurosurgeon with Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, the use ...

When shoulder pain strikes, many people assume they’ve somehow injured their rotator cuff. According to Dr. Marc Kowalsky, a shoulder specialist and orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, an injury to the biceps tendon can cause shoulder pain and discomfort that can be mistaken for a rotator cuff injury.“The biceps tendon is an often-misunderstood structure ...

With warmer weather on the way, trading the snow shovel for a golf club or tennis racket is right around the corner. However, before hitting the course or court this spring, it's important to take the proper preventative steps to ensure your body isn't being put at risk.“If you haven’t been using the muscles necessary for your sport in the past few months, you’ll need to start slowly ...

HARRISON, N.Y. -- From foot and ankle injuries to spine and neck pain, residents seeking the area's premier doctors needn't go far.15 orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists from ONS were named among Fairfield County’s top doctors for 2018, according to Moffly Media. Moffly recently published an annual survey compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a national medical data research ...

HARRISON, N.Y. -- Like it or not, winter is here. However, just because the weather outside is frightful doesn't mean it's time to put your running regimen on hold. Robert Spatz, PT, MPA, director of physical therapy at the Harrison, N.Y. office of ONS, shared his tips on staying healthy and safe while hitting the road in the cold:Layer Up"The trick to staying warm while you’re ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sinking a hole-in-one would give any golfer cause to celebrate. For James Dean, 73, achieving golf’s ultimate shot was particularly gratifying, considering it happened nearly a year to the day after a total shoulder replacement surgery.“I’ve been a golfer for 35 years, have played more than 2,000 rounds of golf and never came close to a hole-in-one,” said Dean, a ...

Faster recovery and less pain are just a few of the reasons why minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. However, this intricate procedure requires a high degree of training and expertise, and not all joint replacement surgeons are qualified to perform the operation.During more traditional approaches to hip surgery, surgeons ...