Answorth Allen, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, HSS
Professor, Weill Cornell Medical
Team MD: New York Knicks & USA Basketball 🏀
Consultant: West Indies Cricket Board of Control 🏏

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Safety of the SARS-CoV-2 #vaccination and addressing vaccine hesitancy in athletes

What does the data suggest about common side effects, return to training, and incidence of myocarditis? Check out the findings here: https://t.co/pbXTgDRrhU #orthoresearch #sportsathletes

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#TBT - ‘I Wish People Understood How Different #Hanse Enmanuel Is’| Memphis Coach #PennyHardaway Offers D-1 Scholarship To One-Armed Social Media Sensation. https://t.co/tXafwQzu24

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The 13 best bets to win at the Old Course in St. Andrews. https://t.co/jJdY9pzOiM #golf #2022BritishOpen

Who are you picking to win this major?

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What is a distal #triceps #tendontear?

Dr. Allen shares his expertise on this type of injury along with treatment options: https://t.co/QomstgVZRt #elbowpain #elbowinjury #educatethepatient

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What is arthroscopic stabilization for #shoulderinstability?

Dr. Allen prefers the arthroscopic approach for stabilizing the shoulder joint and here is why: https://t.co/Rk2ULc3EmF #shoulderpain #shoulderinjury

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Male sex, low surgical volume, concomitant ligament reconstruction, and fixed-loop button were independent risk factors for femoral cortical button malposition during PCLR. Check out this study: https://t.co/vNXOv0ojN3 #orthoreserach #kneesurgery

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Who is at risk for an #ACLinjury?

There are an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 #ACLinjuries each year in the U.S., roughly half of which are complete tears. An #ACLinjury is exceptionally prevalent among athletes of all ages and experience levels. However...https://t.co/hMc3aqHWYG

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Did you know that @HSpecialSurgery has been ranked the No. 1 hospital for #orthopedics in the U.S. for the 12th straight year by @usnews? https://t.co/krlmSDs4nW #patientcare #patientsfirst

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Happy #IndependenceDay to you and your family! May you enjoy this significant day among loved ones and celebrate our independence to the fullest! #July4th

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What is a #distal #bicepstendon injury?
#Weightlifters and those that lift unusually heavy objects as part of their work duties have the highest risk of experiencing this type of injury. This injury is rare & often requires immediate surgical intervention. https://t.co/Zkg2o7jtib

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We know anatomic shoulder arthroplasty improves pain and function in patients with #shoulderarthritis. How and why do some patients eventually fail? This article provides an excellent summary. https://t.co/ZlPqarR7mm #shouldersurgery

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Are there different treatment options for hyaluronic acid therapy?

There are several commercially available viscosupplementation preparations of hyaluronic acid. #Hyalgan, #Durolane, #Synvisc, #Monovisc, #Euflexxa, and #Orthovisc. https://t.co/8zdVcrnpy6

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At 82, Erlinda Biondic became the oldest woman to complete 50 miles, 100 miles, and to break the six-day world record, covering 403 kilometers in 144 hours. https://t.co/DwRUIc4Eaj #running #foreveryoung #runner

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Would you consider using #acupuncture for your total #kneecases? This @HSpecialSurgery study suggests you should. Outcomes were “remarkable!”. Read more here: https://t.co/4QICViy1nG #orthoresearch

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Based on the minimal clinically important difference values, #plateletrichplasma (both leukocyte-rich and leukocyte-poor systems) seems to be an effective form of #tenniselbow treatment. Check out this research: https://t.co/kh0zt18GOg #regenerativemedicine #biologics

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Dr. Allen believes it’s his responsibility to listen, understand, and do the right thing for each patient based on their specific circumstances. If you have #sportsinjury regarding your shoulder, elbow, or knee, contact our team today at https://t.co/j6Z5qVow8r

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There are many models to predict injury risk in sports. Are they useful? https://t.co/XfjfuJxbaO #musculoskeletal #sportsinjury

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@HSpecialSurgery to Offer Free Injury Prevention Program for 50 U.S. High Schools via New “Move Better Play Better” Initiative. https://t.co/xXy79oc1oz #sportsathletes #bethechange