Long Island Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
The Huntington, NY office of ROBERT V. MORIARTY, MD, offers you a professional, caring staff; personalized care and extensive experience in orthopedic medicine. Orthopedics is a specific area of medicine, dealing with illnesses and injuries of the musculoskeletal system of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves. Our specialty in this area enables us to diagnose and treat athletic injuries, work injuries, fractures, arthritis, and many other orthopedic conditions.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Foot and Ankle Foot and ankle conditions may include sprains, ligament injuries, plantar fasciitis and fractures. Most foot and ankle problems can be treated non operatively with bracing, shoe gear modification, home exercise and rehabilitation programs.
Knee Conditions involving the knee frequently prompt patients to seek an orthopedic evaluation. Following an orthopedic evaluation, appropriate testing and treatment many knee conditions can be diagnosed and successfully resolved through non operative care.
Shoulder Shoulder problems is another reason why people seek orthopedic care. Shoulder conditions can vary from tendonitis , rotator cuff injuries, and torn ligaments. Many patients respond to activity modification, focused exercise programs, non narcotic medications allowing them to get back to their normal active lifestyles.
Spine Many demands are placed on your spine. It holds up your head, shoulders, and upper body. It gives you support to stand up straight, and gives you flexibility to bend and twist. It also protects your spinal cord. Conditions of the spine may include sprains and strains, disc bulges and herniations. Neck and back problems can be disabling but most do not require surgical intervention.
Sports Medicine Athletes are exposed to a wide variety of injuries and overuse conditions that may interfere with their ability to participate at their highest level. Our office has extensive experience in the treatment of athletic contentions, through accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment we strive to keep athletes on the field or return them to sports as soon as possible.
Visco Supplementation Visco Supplementation acts as a lubricant to enable bones to move smoothly over each other and as a shock absorber for joint loads this treatment has been shown to relieve pain in many patients who cannot get relief from no medicinal measures or analgesic drugs. This can also be an option in patients hoping to joint replacement surgery.
Ultrasound Tech Ultrasound imaging is a safe, noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic tool that utilizes sound waves to assess musculoskeletal structures without the need for radiation exposure. Ultrasound imaging can provide immediate diagnostic information at the time of the office visit to allow for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Bracing Orthopedic braces and orthopedic splints protect, stabilize, support and correct injuries or abnormal alignment through the process of rehabilitation and recovery. They are used in injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, osteoarthritic care, post-operative care and more.
Guided Injection Orthopedic surgeons often use injections for treatment of a variety of conditions. Commonly injected medications include cortisone shots and joint lubricants also known as visco supplementation. Ultrasound has also been used as an imaging guide for intra-articular or soft-tissue injections to help improve accuracy, thereby minimizing risk of injury to adjacent nerves or blood vessels.
Trigger Point Injections Trigger point injections are an effective treatment modality for management of trigger points and providing prompt relief of symptoms from muscle spasms most commonly in the neck and upper back area but trigger points can also be used to alleviate pain in the low back and sciatic area. Injections are given in our office under sterile technique and usually take just a few minutes.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a non-toxic, natural substance that accelerates healing. It can be used in patients with tendon, ligament, and bone injuries to stimulate tissue healing and regeneration. PRP is produced from your own blood using a process called platelet enrichment activation.
OUR TEAM
ROBERT V. MORIARTY, MD FAAOS Orthopedist Dr. Moriarty was educated at Boston College, graduating summa cum laude and elected Phi Beta Kappa for academic excellence. His medical training followed at State University of New York where he achieved honors in medicine and surgery. Dr. Moriarty participated in a surgical internship at North Shore University Hospital, followed by a four (4) year orthopedic residency at the State University of New York where he coauthored several publications and authored a chapter in an orthopedic textbook. He received board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the NYS Orthopedic Association, a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Moriarty is a former high school and Division I college athlete who remains active in sports.
MEGAN A O’HARA, PRACTICE MANAGER Ms. O’Hara has been in the orthopedic field for 15 years, and has worked with Dr. Moriarty for the last 11. As an active member of AAOE, MGMA and the current president of the NYS BONES Society, Ms. O’Hara keeps our office current with ever changing medical standards and practices, In addition to bringing a wealth of real-world experience to the practice, Ms. O’Hara maintains a working involvement in medical legislation issues through her affiliation with the NYS Society of Orthopedic Surgeons. Ms. O’Hara is currently pursuing board certification through the American College of Medical Practice Executives.
NANCY KOENTJE R.T.(R) Ms. Koentje is an experienced New York State licensed Radiologic Technologist, certified by the Registry of Radiologic Technologists. As an active member if the American Society of Radiologic Technologists she also has additional training in bone densitometry. Ms. Koentje has been with our practice for ten years and assists in all aspects of clinical patient care.
ADDITIONAL STAFF INCLUDES:
JOAN BUCHANAN Ms. Buchanan was formerly a secretary for the Emergency Department at Huntington Hospital. Upon retirement she joined Dr. Moriarty. Now in her 16th year with our practice Ms. Buchanan is charged with the tasks of obtaining authorizations for outside testing such as MRI and viscosupplementation just to name a few. She is also responsible for our medical records requests as well as general office duties.
CAITLIN BAKER Ms. Baker is mainly the coordinator for Independent Medical Examinations but is well versed in all aspects of our practice. Ms. Baker started with Dr. Moriarty in 2009 eager to learn the ins and outs of an orthopedic practice she quickly moved from our front office to assume more of an administrative role.
DALIA GUERRA Ms. Guerra has been with our practice for 3 years; another multitasker she assists with our Independent Medical Examinations. As a graduate of NYU with a degree in Spanish Medical Interpretation Ms. Guerra has recently become our in house interpreter for both IME and private patients.
631-423-BONE (2663) | 631-423-4715 (fax)
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