Dr. Gregory Mallo has been selected this year for the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors designation. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated, and thoroughly vetted by their physician-led research team. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of … Read More
One of the handiest and been-around-for-centuries accessories can also be the cause of some severe shoulder pain and even injury. Backpacks – worn by hikers, travelers, college students and school-age kids – are a go-to solution for lugging around the day’s necessities, BUT incorrectly wearing a backpack can lead to serious pain and pressure on … Read More
Rotator cuff disease is a progressive, quality-of-life-diminishing problem that can cause chronic, debilitating pain, mobility limitations and in severe cases, complete loss of shoulder function in people affected by it. Modern advances in treatment show promise for patients not only in helping to halt the progression of rotator cuff disease, but also in aiding the … Read More
No pain – no gain may seem like a good idea to some athletes, but there is definitely no gain when the pain results in a sports injury. While some injuries, known as “acute” injuries, will clearly bench a player at the time they are received, others are less obvious. These subtle injuries, when left … Read More
The 5 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options by Gregory C. Mallo . M.D. Shoulder Service, St. Charles Hospital Shoulder pain is a common complaint in many elite athletes, weekend warriors and senior citizens and some typical factors that lead people to see treatment for it include: difficulty sleeping, trouble with accomplishing daily … Read More
Can arthritis be prevented? We’ve all heard the term arthritis and know that it is a very painful condition that we definitely want to avoid. But, what exactly is arthritis and what can we do to prevent it? Arthritis is a layman’s way of referring to any type of pain in the joint. In reality, … Read More
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move. For more info visit: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/frozen-shoulder 631-689-4195 for appointments. Dr. Mallo specializes in non-surgical and surgical treatments shoulder injuries.
Interview with Dr. Mallo taken from Becker’s Spine Review. Gregory C. Mallo, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex shoulder reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy and revision surgery. He serves as co-chief of the shoulder service at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Question: You served as a Lieutenant Commander and orthopedic surgeon in … Read More
With the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent 130-103 victory against the Miami Heat in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, and the return of Markell Fultz, who had been sidelined for much of the regular season with a scapular muscle imbalance, it’s a great time to talk about sports-related shoulder injuries and the often overlooked … Read More
A “Double Row” Rotator Cuff Repair as shown here is a modern minimally invasive technique which increases the strength of the repair. Posted by Gregory C. Mallo, MD on Sunday, February 4, 2018 631-689-4195 for appointments. Dr. Mallo specializes in non-surgical and surgical treatments shoulder injuries.