Category: Medical

What Is Cryoablation?

Effectively managing pain is a problem confronting millions of patients; treatment is complex and often comes with risks, whether surgery or opioids are indicated. At Hudson Medical, we take a sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach to treat pain effectively and expeditiously, and we welcome a new modality in the field of pain management with incredible potential to […]

Spondylosis: Risk Factors and Treatment Options

Dr. LaSalle’s interview with Spine Universe about the risk factors and treatment options for Spondylosis. Spondylosis is a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear to the spine. This can be a result of discs and joints degenerate, or when bone spurs grow on the vertebrae. These changes can impair the spine’s movement and affect […]

Increased Safety Measures at
Hudson Medical + Wellness

We will continue to focus on delivering care at the highest safety standards. We remain dedicated to serving our patients and our community. During these times we have implemented new protocols and safety and cleaning measures, here are some things you should know before your appointment:  Appointment times will be limited as we will be […]

A Preliminary Update to The Soliris To Stop Immune Mediated Death in Covid-19 (SOLID-C19) Compassionate Use Study.

Thomas C. Pitts, M.D. Director of Neurology – Hudson MedicalDiplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Qualifications in Clinical NeurophysiologyAdded Qualifications in Headache Medicine – National Headache FoundationCertified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist – Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis CentersMyasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Partner Provider  Alumni – Columbia University College of Physicians Surgeons  Alumni […]

COVID-19 Update

3/16/2020 Dear Patients –  We are dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients and employees as our top priority. We are closely monitoring updates surrounding COVID-19 from health officials and are in constant communication with our healthcare team. As a medical facility, we are still open to those in need. Our hope is […]

Interpreting muscle function from Electromyography (EMG)

Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate neuromuscular function and detect any neural or muscular abnormalities. Your pain management doctor may order an EMG if you display symptoms such as shooting pain, tingling, weakness, numbness, and/or cramping. During the study, tiny electrodes are inserted into different muscle groups to record electrical activity while […]

Intradiscal Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Young Male with Chronic Mid-back Pain: A Case Report

Teresa Bianchi, MD, Yunji Kim BS, Benjamin Bonte MD, Hudson Medical, New York, NY Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), as the name suggests, is a product consisting of blood plasma with a high concentration of platelets. While platelets are most often recognized for their clotting abilities, they also contain various growth factors which help during the body’s […]

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Popliteus Tendon Rear: A Case Report

Daniel Giangrasso, DO, Jonathann Kuo, MD, Benjamin Bonte, MD, Thomas Pitts, MD, Hudson Medical, New York, NY. A 40 year old male presented to Hudson Medical complaining of right knee pain and an acute onset of right foot drop, the inability to lift the front part of the foot. His pain and weakness reportedly began […]

5 Ways to Improve Brain Health

In today’s competitive environment, you need every advantage you can get to achieve your goals and take your career or company to the next level. Have you ever wanted to sharpen your decision-making skills, increase productivity and/or have better focus? The good news is, you can! It all starts with understanding how your brain works […]

Diagnostic Challenges of Small Fiber Neuropathy

If you are suffering from chronic nerve pain that doesn’t seem to respond to pain management treatments such as nerve blocks or steroid injections, you may be suffering from a condition called small fiber neuropathy (SFN). This condition results from damage to small nerve fibers found throughout the body and can be hard to diagnose […]