David S. Weiss, MD

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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Patient information from David S. Weiss, MD

• Achilles Tendon Repair
  Post-operative instructions.

• Ankle Arthroscopic Surgery
  Post-operative instructions.

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  Post-operative instructions. For information on when surgery may be necessary, see this fact sheet.

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  Rehabilitation protocol following surgery.

• Bunion Correction (Chevron Osteotomy)
  Post-operative instructions. The chevron osteotomy procedure is used to correct less severe bunion deformities.

• Bunion Correction (Proximal Osteotomy)
  Post-operative instructions. The proximal osteotomy procedure is used to correct more severe bunion deformities.

• Hallux (Great Toe) Cheilectomy
  Post-operative instructions. The cheilectomy procedure is used to correct arthritis and bone spurs of the great toe. For more information on this condition, see this fact sheet.

• Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
  Post-operative instructions.

• Morton's (Interdigital) Neuroma
  Post-operative instructions. This procedure is used to remove an enlarged and inflamed nerve in the webspace between the third and fourth toes. For more information on this condition, see this fact sheet.

• Out-Patient Surgery Instructions
  These instructions are intended to prepare patients for out-patient surgery at Tisch Hospital-NYU Langone Medical Center ("Day Surgery") or at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases ("Ambulatory Surgery"). They include pre-operative and post-operative instructions, and information about pre-authorization of surgical procedures.

• Returning to Play for Musicians: Playing Schedule
  Information on how musicians should return to playing their instrument after an overuse injury, including a recommended playing schedule.

• When Can I Start Pointe Work?
  Article written by Dr. Weiss for medical professionals, dance educators, parents and dance students which provides guidance regarding the age at which a student should begin pointe work.

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Links

• Career Transition For Dancers
  Career Transition For Dancers is a not-for-profit organization that enables dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines.

• Dr. Weiss at NYU Langone Medical Center
  Dr. Weiss' website at NYU Langone Medical Center. Links with information on Tisch Hospital and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.

• Foot Health Network
  Medical information about foot problems; recommendations for products to treat common foot conditions.

• Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
  Information about the clinical, educational, and research activities of this center, where Dr. Weiss is Associate Director.  Information for patients (including "Common Dance Injuries"), for students (including "Dance Medicine as a Career") and for dance medicine professionals.

• International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
  Educational organization for the dance medicine community.

• Medical Website of the Nureyev Foundation
  Injury and wellness information for dancers and health professionals.

• New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurers
  This brochure from the New York State Insurance Department provides consumers with information about the quality of care their HMOs and health insurers are providing so they can make informed decisions about their health care. Includes complaint and appeal information for all types of insurers in New York State.

• Performing Arts Medicine Association
  Educational organization for the performing arts medicine community.

• Workers' Compensation Board, New York State
  Information for patients ("workers") regarding on-the-job injuries in New York.

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