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Surgery is permanent. Your decision should be confident. You've been told you need surgery. Maybe you're unsure if it's truly necessary, or perhaps you just want to confirm that the proposed plan is the best one. In the world of orthopedics, specifically with complex knee and shoulder procedures, not all surgeons approach a problem the same way. At Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Care, Dr. Joseph Weinstein provides unbiased, expert second opinions for patients across NYC, Long Island, and Queens. Whether you are questioning a recommendation for a meniscus repair, a rotator cuff...

Back Pain Injections: Epidural & Facet Joint Treatment If you live with chronic back pain, it can often seem like a full-time job. It controls not only how you move and sleep, it also influences your thoughts. For many living in Valley Stream and Queens, the idea of surgery is intimidating; however, not being able to tolerate daily pain is even worse. You may be mired there in that sometimes-frustrating middle ground: Medication isn’t doing the trick, but it’s too soon (or you’re not eligible) for something like a big operation. At Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Care, we fill...

A torn shoulder labrum can cause sharp pain, clicking, or a feeling that your shoulder is unstable or may dislocate. When conservative care isn’t enough, arthroscopic labral repair offers a precise, minimally invasive solution to restore stability and function.

Meniscus surgery and meniscus tear treatment help patients throughout the NYC metropolitan area regain knee function and return to active lifestyles. Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Care provides specialized meniscus care in Queens, Long Island, and New Jersey with advanced arthroscopic techniques.

Rotator cuff specialist services provide advanced treatment for complex rotator cuff conditions across the NYC metropolitan area. Whether you're dealing with complex rotator cuff tears in Queens, failed previous repairs in Long Island, or massive rotator cuff injuries in New Jersey, our specialized rotator cuff expertise provides advanced solutions for challenging cases.

Many things cause shoulder pain, from acute injuries to overuse and age-related deterioration. Shoulder disorders Dr. Weinstein sees most often include:

Knee pain can be caused by trauma, overuse, or disease. Conditions that Dr. Weinstein often treats include: 

Neck pain could be due to an injury or damage from overuse. Long-term problems with the discs, nerves, and bones (cervical vertebrae) at the top of your spine also cause neck pain. Common neck conditions include:

Back pain is generally caused by damage to your spine’s muscles, ligaments, or discs. Lifting heavy objects or twisting awkwardly can stretch these tissues, and they may develop small tears. Chronic (long-term) conditions that cause back pain include:

Orthopedics is the medical specialty concerned with your musculoskeletal system. Specialists in orthopedics like Dr. Weinstein diagnose and treat injuries and disorders of the:

Your spinal discs are shock-absorbent, circular pads of tissue that fit between your spine’s vertebrae (bones). They protect and stabilize your spine. Discs have a fibrous outer layer and a soft, jelly-like core called the central pulp. When the central pulp starts to push outward, it causes a bulge. If the outer layer tears, the pulp can herniate, pushing through or leaking into your spinal canal. 

What is minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)? Dr. Weinstein makes one or more small cuts to access your spine when performing MISS. Through these incisions, he makes repairs to reduce or relieve back and neck pain. Traditional spine surgery requires large incisions that cut into your muscles. Extensive tissue damage can cause considerable pain after surgery. It also takes you longer to recover.

Why might I need spine surgery? You might need spine surgery if you have a back or neck condition that can’t heal properly on its own. Or surgery might be something to consider if your long-term spine pain isn’t improving with nonsurgical treatments. Back and neck pain cause suffering to millions of people in the United States each year. Some live with it for decades, missing out on many aspects of a happy, rewarding life because of their pain.