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Dr. Eric Daniel Fornari, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Bronx, NY specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Eric Daniel Fornari, MD is affiliated with Blythedale Children's Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center.
3400 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10467
1133 Westchester Avenue Building A
White Plains, NY 10604
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Dr. Eric Daniel Fornari, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Residency: Tufts Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Daniel Fornari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
$2,543
Sports Med Hip $2,195 |
Sports Med Shoulder $167 |
LENS Surgical Imaging System $148 |
Biosure $21 |
Endobutton $6 |
Other $6 |
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Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc. |
$1,735
$1,735 |
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Linvatec Corporation |
$172
Allograft Tissue $172 |
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OrthoPediatrics Corp. |
$167
Response Spine $167 |
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Vericel Corporation |
$114
MACI _ PEAK Study $114 |
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Other |
$203
HOFFMANN $103 |
VBA $34 |
SPORTPORT $33 |
Spine $32 |
Education | $1,735 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,639 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,559 |
Dr. Eric Daniel Fornari, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $38,918.
Dr. Eric Fornari's area of specialization is pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Tufts Medical Center. His areas of expertise include musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Fornari is professionally affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center and Blythedale Children's Hospital. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Fornari is currently accepting new patients at his office in Bronx, NY.