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Dr. Chris Ahmad

1 year

My job and my #mission is to get you back in the game whatever that means to you, whatever age you are, no matter what... Learn More: ✅ Book Appointment: 🩺 #sportsmedicine #orthopedics #backinthegame 🥇

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

7 months

Right now I'm on the flight to #Tampa for my 15th #SpringTraining as the Head Team Physician for the @Yankees @MLB ⚾️ As I sit here and reflect, I could not be more excited… Spring training always brings an electric atmosphere and anticipation as we kick off the #season with

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

So proud of my wife, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. @bethshubinstein who just spent the past 3 days taking care of COVID patients. Special thanks to ALL our frontline healthcare workers during this unprecedented crisis. A truly heroic effort. #safehands

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

The most humbling experience of my 20-year surgical career recently took place during a 12-hour shift in New York City, in my hospital’s emergency room during the NYC coronavirus peak... Blog: #covid19 #coronavirus #humbled #HealthcareHeroes #intern #ER

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

WE IT DID IT @nycfc 💙💙💙 #CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE 🥇 #nycfc #nyc #newyorkcity #cityofdreams #newyorkstrong #thebest #mentalstrength #performance #skill #sports #sportsmedicine @MLS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

#newyorkstrong

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

7 years

Truly honored and humbled to receive the 2018 James R. Andrews, MD Award for Excellence in Baseball Sports Medicine!!!

2018 James Andrews Award - Chris Ahmad, MD

Christopher Ahmad, MD, receives 2018 James R. Andrews, MD Award for Excellence in Baseball Sports Medicine.American Sports Medicine Institute 2018 Injuries ...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

#CHAMPIONS 🙏🎊🎈🎉🥇🔥💙 #MLSCupPlayoffs #nycfc #MLS #MLSCup #NewYorkCity #thebest #newyorkstrong #mentalstrength #NYC @NYCFC @MLS 💙

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

Best of luck with @RangersFC , James 💙💙💙 You are a true #champion and will always be an #NYCFC #legend 🥇🏆⚽️ Bing Bong 👍 #JamesSands @NYCFC @MLS @nyphospital @OrthoColumbia @MLSPA #mls #thebest #newyorkstrong #nyc #nystrong #bingbong ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

After 11 years working with the New York Yankees and taking care of a huge number of professional baseball players with UCL injuries, I observed something very interesting. So we studied it: #yankees #ucl #uclinjury #understandingtommyjohn #research

Hurting your elbow during childhood is a much bigger problem than we once thought. | Blog | Dr....

Read Dr. Ahmad's blog posts about repairing torn UCLs and UCL injury prevention strategies.

www.drahmadsportsmedicine.com

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

18 years ago I celebrated my wedding at Tribeca Rooftop, NYC ❤️ Today I celebrated NYCFC’s MLS Cup Championship at Tribeca Rooftop, NYC 💙 Funny how the world works 🥰 #love #nyc #nycfc #mls #thebest #newyorkcity #newyorkstrong #mlscup #weddings @NYCFC @MLS @bethshubinstein

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

#MondayMorning #Surgery - UCL Primary Repair w/ Internal Brace In certain cases, rather than #reconstruct or #rebuild the #ligament , the existing damaged ligament is repaired w/ high strength sutures. In comparison to #TommyJohnSugery , #recovery can be cut in half.

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

16 days

UCL Repair w/Internal Brace - Dr. Ahmad's Surgical Approach 🔪 UCL repair is a surgical technique that is different than #TommyJohnSurgery but can also correct an injured #UCL . Rather than reconstruct or rebuild the ligament, the existing #damaged #ligament is repaired with

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Beautiful night in the Bronx! #playball #skill #thebest #letsgoyankees #bronxbombers

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

Celebrating an incredible ⚽️ season with @NYCFC boss Ronny Deila at the @PinstripeBowl at @yankeestadium 🏟 #champions #NYCFC #mls #newyorkstrong #nyc #nystrong #thebest #mlscup @espn @Yankees @MLS 💙💙💙

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Early specialization is early professionalization and it is breaking our kids bodies! It’s turning into a nightmare of injuries that we’re losing control of. #playball #understandingtommyjohnsurgery #avoidit #skill #sportsmedicine #research

The sports-specialization 'nightmare' facing high school athletes

Alex Apfel planted her leg to take a free kick, and the pain followed. The growth plate on her tibia had been pulled off by the tendon, creating a break in her leg that would take her away from the...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

#ThrowingThursday - Tommy John Surgery Explained: ☑️ #understandingtommyjohn #tommyjohnsurgery #baseballsportsmedicine #shoheiohtani #baseball #tommyjohn #tjsurgery #elbowpain #elbowsurgery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Latissimus Dorsi & Teres Major Injuries⚾️ Both the LD and TM muscles are strong internal rotators of the humerus. These #muscles are critically important to generating the tremendous humeral #rotation that creates #throwing #velocity ☑️ #orthopedics

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

#Yankees #legend John Flaherty stopped by to say hi, meet the #team , & see the #Sports #Performance Center this week 🔥 We gave John the #VIP tour showing exactly how we provide best in class #care to our #baseball players & all of our amazing #athletes from all sports ⚾️⚽️🏀🏈🎾

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

#ThrowingThursday ⚾️ - Snapping Ulnar Nerve Acute #elbowpain w/a snap sensation is always concerning for a possible #TommyJohnSurgery 🦾 But a less common #injury that has a similar presentation is snapping of the #ulnarnerve Learn More: ✅ #orthopedics 🥇

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Professional baseball players who participated in multiple sports in high school played in more major league games and experienced lower rates of upper and lower extremity injuries than players who played only baseball in high school. #playmoresports

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Special moment and great honor last night as #theringleader #NYCFC Captain Alex Ring presented me with his jersey from the #mlsisback tournament, which also bore my name 😍 #soccer #sportsperformance #mls #returntoplay #thebest #sportsmedicine #captain #etihad #blacklivesmatter

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

7 months

Beautiful day to start #springtraining2024 🏟️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

6 years

It was fantastic to discuss TJ & pitcher arm injuries with the great @AlLeiter22 on @MLBNetwork as well as to introduce our brand new project, The Pitch Registry #thepitchregistry #teamahmad #playball #understandingtommyjohn #education #research #analysis

MLB Tonight: Pitcher injuries | 12/21/2018

Dr. Chris Ahmad joins the set to discuss pitcher injuries and their rehab processes to get them back on the mound

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Check out 10 across 🤓🤓🤓 #nypostnyc #nypost #crossword #sports #sportscross #fun Check out link in bio ☝️☝️☝️ for everything Team Ahmad 🚀

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Really cool experience doing a live Tommy John surgery from NY being streamed to @AOSSM_SportsMed national meeting taking place in Boston this week. Thank you for the opportunity, it was a great honor! @OrthoColumbia #aossm19 #skill #understandingtommyjohnsurgery

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

In 1996 during internship, I spent 4 mentally & physically exhausting months on vascular surgery. It was during that time that I first met David Cone ⚾️🧢 @JackCurryYES @dcone36 #blog #yankees #mlb #pitching #baseball #reflection #fullcount #yankees #mlb

Reflections on David Cone and Jack Curry’s Book Full Count

The Life & Education of a Surgical Intern…

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

I am breaking this one out of the archive vault for #TBT in #honor of the great #Godzilla , Hideki Matsui! I would like to thank Hideki from the bottom of my heart for being so instrumental in the endorsement and publishing launch of #SKILL in #Japan this past month 🇯🇵 🥇🙌

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Fun day of filming for @espn 🤩

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Internal Impingement Theory ⚾️ Internal impingement describes the #shoulder position in the cocking phase of #throwing This is when the external rotation of the shoulder is maxed out & the #rotatorcuff makes contact with the #glenoid #labrum ...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

#ThrowingThursday - Forearm Muscles & UCL Injuries ⚾️🦾 Gripping the #baseball with finger strength & #wrist stabilization during #pitching requires high #muscle activity within the #forearm #muscles ...but how does this affect the UCL? Find Out Here: ☑️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

My soccer experience at Columbia formulated my decision to become a surgeon and gave me the foundation to succeed as a surgeon... #safehands #staysafe #roarlionroar @OrthoColumbia @ColumbiaMed @nyphospital @ColumbiaMSoccer @NYCFC @Yankees @MLS @MLB

Healthcare Heroes: Keli Leong '09CC - Columbia University Athletics

COLUMBIA ATHLETICS' HEALTHCARE HEROES SERIES

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

11 months

How we develop #skill ; the effort we put in; our attitudes even, as we #work to #improve , requires specific attributes of its own SKILL is written for those who want to become #thebest – no matter what they’re trying to achieve... Skill: The Book ✅

Skill: The Book | Written By Dr. Christopher S. Ahmad

Learn how to achieve mastery and become the best at what you do with tips from surgeons, professional athletes, & other elite performers.

www.drahmadsportsmedicine.com

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Press Release: Crutches 4 Kids Launches Frontline Heroes Initiative DONATE TO HELP OUR FRONTLINE HEROES 100% of the money donated will be used to buy and deliver equipment

FRONTLINE HEROES

There is an unprecedented emergency occurring in America - we have a devastating shortage of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) for those serving the frontline. This means that every minute of...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

One of my favs.. #TBT #DreamTeam

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Missing the #fans ⚾️🔥⚾️🔥⚾️ Great game @Yankees @MLB

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Every now and again I receive an email that stops me in my tracks. This one hit yesterday from Nicole, a patient an amazing woman that I operated on 14 years ago. Wow! What a brilliant message to kickstart 2020.....

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

#ThrowingThursday ⚾️🦾⚾️-- Full Count This week I'm featuring David Cone and Jack Curry's book because of the way they so brilliantly breakdown the #art and #skill of #pitching ☑️ #sportsmedicine #baseballsportsmedicine #baseball #mlb #orthopedics #blog

Reflections on David Cone and Jack Curry’s Book Full Count

The Life & Education of a Surgical Intern…

drchrisahmad.medium.com

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Researching the next improvement to #TommyJohnSurgery and UCL Repair with Internal Brace !! ✅ #research #surgery #orthopedics #understandingtommyjohn #skill #elbowinjury #elbowsurgery #tommyjohn 💪

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

10 months

SKILL: The Book ☑️ 40 principles that surgeons, athletes, and other elite performers use to achieve mastery 🏆 #skill #performance #mastery #practice #training

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

LFG!!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 💙💙💙💙💙 #MLSCupPlayoffs #futbolislife #NYCFC #mls #soccer #thebest @NYCFC @MLS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 months

Something very close and personal for me. You won't want to miss this... Ira N. Wolfe Sports Medicine Lecture --- Featuring Dr. William N. Levine 🏆 Celebrating a phenomenal career spanning 25 outstanding years as Columbia University Athletics Head Team Physician - Dr. Levine

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

#ThrowingThursday -- Given how brilliantly @dcone36 & @JackCurryYES have been performing on air of late, I wanted to dedicate this TT post to #punchies & their book...FULL COUNT ⚾️🥇 Blog: ✅ If you like #baseball , you need to read it! #yankees #MLB 💪

Reflections on David Cone and Jack Curry’s Book Full Count

Read Dr. Ahmad's blog posts about repairing torn UCLs and UCL injury prevention strategies.

www.drahmadsportsmedicine.com

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

8 years

Feature Article -- Dr. Chris Ahmad for MVP: Most Valuable Physician

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Meet Team Ahmad: Frank Alexander MS, ATC @FrankieA15 serves as our outstanding athletic trainer and physician extender. He is a rockstar responsible for history & evaluation of athletes, patient education, and post-op care and instruction. #teamahmad #thebest #rockstar #skill

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

About last night… It was a huge #honor to return home to @CommackHs on #LongIsland to receive the Alumni of Distinction Award, surrounded by amazing classmates, friends, & family 🙌 🙌 🙌 Speechless. Thank you 🙏 #LongIslandStrong #AboutLastNight #NewYorkStrong #BobCostas

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

🙏 Thank you, @DVervoort94 glad you enjoyed it Putting the finishes touches on the follow up book as we speak 🚀 #skill #performance #mastery #thebest

Dominique Vervoort

@DVervoort94

3 years

Just finished Skill by Dr. @drchrisahmad –loved it! Highly recommended to any surgeon and (aspiring) surgical resident/fellow. Now, time to take a chess lesson? #surgeonswhoread #docswhoread

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Today marks the day that Team Ahmad officially launches #ThrowingThursday It's very simple...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

It is a lifelong #dream and a great #honor being Head Team Physician for the New York @Yankees ⚾️🏟🥇 Tonight we celebrate Title Night at @yankeestadium , which is incredibly special for myself and my world class #SportsMedicine Team! 🥇🏆 Learn More: ✅

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Wow. I am rarely speechless but this arrived and completely blew me away! Congratulations to Matt Hartshorn on an epic return to the mound. Hard work, dedication, and an unwavering spirit! #skill #understandingtommyjohnsurgery #playball @RIDERATHLETICS

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Congrats to Montana Semmel for getting drafted by the @Yankees a year after Tommy John surgery with Team Ahmad! #skill #understandingtommyjohn @Understand_TJ

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Dr. Ahmad and Brian Cashman discuss the Yankees, Tommy John Surgery, high school athletes, & keeping dreams alive in New York City 🏙️ @Yankees @OrthoColumbia @nyphospital @MLB @NCAABaseball 🏆 #baseballsportsmedicine #tommyjohnsurgery #orthopedics #baseball #newyork #nyc

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

7 years

Launching my new book this week !!! Understanding Tommy John Surgery & How to Avoid it Coming soon. Stay tuned.

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Spotlight: Bony Bankart Lesions Occur when the #humerus is compressed against the #labrum as happens during anterior shoulder #dislocations or #subluxations .. There is detachment of the anteroinferior labrum from the underlying #glenoid .. Learn More: ✅

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Golfers Elbow⛳️Operative Treatment If the non-operative approach fails to alleviate #symptoms & #pain , #patients may elect an operative #treatment in the form of Open Debridement Damaged #tissue is removed & #healthy tissue is repaired Learn More: ✅

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

⚾️💎🤩Join me for this AMAZING virtual event: 5th Annual Baseball Sports Medicine: Game-Changing Concepts NOVEMBER 17-19, 2020 -- 5:45PM-9:00PM ⚾️💎🤩 #baseball #sportsmedicine #gamechanger #thebest #mlb #sportsperformance #conference #virtual #yankees

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

My latest blog examines the issue of sports specialization more closely & tells the childhood stories of a couple of friends of mine. You may know them too! 🔥🤩👍 #blog #sportsdiversification #research #study #sportsperformance #professionalization #facts

Playing Basketball, Soccer Or Almost Any Other Sport Will Improve Your Baseball Career. Here’s How…

Mariano Rivera had a Routine

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

Honored to receive the Cutting Edge award as part of the 2019 Doctors of Distinction! @nyphospital @OrthoColumbia @ColumbiaDoctors @westfaironline #skill #thebest #sportsmedicine #sportsinjuries #orthopedics #medicine #sports #playball #cuttingedge

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

#HAVEIT 🔥 @NYCFC @MLS #MLSCupPlayoffs

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Extremely honored to be todays keynote speaker at the 8th Annual Safety in Spine Summit in #NYC 🗽

Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Really looking forward to the 8th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit, which is back in person on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Roy & Diana Vagelos Education Center @Columbia in New York City 🗽🇺🇸 Register Today: ☑️ #spinesurgery #safety #education

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

6 years

A successful launch !!!! #PlayBall

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

10 months

Talking UCL with this world class panel today at BSM 2023 🥇 #baseballsportsmedicine #orthopedics #understandingtommyjohn 🦾

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

⚽️⚽️⚽️Absolutely unbelievable atmosphere last Sunday at @yankeestadium as our boys @NYCFC beat @ATLUTD to advance to the conference semifinal of the @Audi @MLS Cup 🔥🔥🔥 We go again Tuesday ‼️‼️ Get ready...💙💙💙 #MLSCupPlayoffs #NYCFC #NewYork #TheBest #newyorkstrong #mls

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Distal Biceps Rupture - #Symptoms 💪❌ #Bruising A bulge in the upper arm A “pop” sound at the #elbow A noticeable #weakness when flexing the impacted #arm #Pain when arm is at a 90 degree angle with the palm facing upward Learn More: ✅ #orthopedics

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

7 months

In honor of @brock .purdy13 and #SuperbowlSunday today we are highlighting the revolutionary #surgery of UCL Repair w/ Internal Brace… Although way more common in Major League Baseball #athletes , UCL #injuries sometimes also happen in the NFL 🏈 UCL Repair w/ Internal Brace

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

1/2 #MondayMorning #Surgery -Nonunion Medial Epicondyle Avulsion Fractures 💪 A delay in #diagnosis or a delay in #treatment w/ these fractures results in what is known as a nonunion.. The bone fails to heal It becomes scarred in an abnormal location...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

#TeamAhmad would like to send seasons greetings to those gathering in celebration this #holiday season It has been a brilliant year here in #NewYorkCity and we cannot wait to return in January to kick off the #NewYear2023 Happy Holidays To You & Yours 🎁 #holidayseason 🥇

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

7 years

Incredibly proud to announce that my new book is now available in paperback on Amazon!

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

6 years

Here are some shots from the 3rd Annual Baseball Sports Medicine Game-Changing Concepts event held this week. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a rousing success!

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

Medina’s fine, and we’re up 1-0 at halftime 🔥🔥🔥 Come on you @nycfc boys in blue 💙💙💙 45 mins and you’re @mls champions 🥇🥇🥇 #newyorkstrong #nycfc #mls #nyc #newyorkcity #sportsmedicine #thebest #futbolislife #mlsplayoffs @nyphospital ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Today we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, those that served and protected our country 🇺🇸

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Greatness is not a natural gift. It is something achieved through hard work and diligent practice - not from dreaming, but from working. This Father's Day, give the gift of SKILL! #skill #mastery #parenting #performance #FathersDay #thebest

Skill: The Book | Written By Dr. Christopher S. Ahmad

Learn how to achieve mastery and become the best at what you do with tips from surgeons, professional athletes, & other elite performers.

www.drahmadsportsmedicine.com

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Today I was fortunate enough to receive my first #COVID19 #vaccine @nyphospital . I am filled with #gratitude and #appreciation for all of the #hardwork , #science , and outstanding #organization that went into making it happen... @Columbia @OrthoColumbia #covid19 #vaccination 💙

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

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4 years

September 25th, 1974. #history ! ⚾️⚾️⚾️ I operate on #Fridays . #Today I #performed two #TommyJohn surgeries before I had to head to the #Yankees vs #Marlins ⚾️ #game . It is worth #honoring and #remembering my #mentor Dr. #DrFrankJobe who made #history on this day Sept 25th, 1974

Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

New blog: #understandingtommyjohn #sportsmedicine #breakthrough #sportsperformance #teamahmad #thebest #blogging #dreams #baseball #pitching #tommyjohn #uclprimaryrepair #surgery #history #orthopedics #healing #rehab

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

WHO GETS ACL INJURIES? ACL tears can occur in both males and females, but are more likely to occur in females. Tearing an ACL usually involves planting of the foot and twisting. A popping sound is commonly heard at the time of injury. For more information,

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

8 months

Despite the distraction of sparkly displays of skill, #GRIT is what makes the difference in the long run... When you hit an obstacle, how do you react❓.. SKILL: The Book 📘 Visit my Website: ✅ #skill #mastery #performance 🏆🏆

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Watching my 11-year-old son play baseball today and decided to make a quick video in the outfield... 3 Key Points on Injury Prevention at the Little League Level!. #littleleague #kids #baseball #throwing #injuryprevention #parents #coaches #elbow #pain

How Can We Protect Our Little League Athletes?

3 Key Points On Injury Prevention for Our Kids: Parents & Coaches are the most effective and important weapon against injury!Young kids should NEVER have pai...

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

Surgical Spotlight: Bony Bankart Shoulder Instability The Bankart lesion is the most common injury associated with shoulder dislocation… Learn More - Bony Bankart: ✅ #shoulderpain #shoulderinjury #shouldersurgery #orthopedics #pain #shoulderexpert 🥇

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

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#Hawaii

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Thank you Kevin for the kind words. I am so glad the book resonated with you, and hope it will be helpful to you in your medical career as well as all of your future endeavors! Great picture btw, awesome !!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️👊👊👊🔥🔥 #skill #mastery #performance #thanks #humble

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

#ThrowingThursday -The Thrower's Paradox ⚾️ The predicament of the pitcher’s #shoulder describes the #balance between having enough #mobility to foster extreme rotations while maintaining the stability to prevent the #ball from shifting within the socket that can cause #injury ⚾️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

#thursdayvibes ❤️❤️❤️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

6 years

A wonderful and highly educational day at the @orlandohealth @MLS Medical Symposium. Thank you to all speakers/panels for a great day and a fascinating agenda! @MandelbaumMD @drchrisahmad #DrJGalucci #DrJDiFiori #DrMatthewMartinez @ussoccer @UEFA @FIFAcom @TheAMSSM @AAOS1

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

#TBT 🥇

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

Players should plot out on a calendar, a throwing program that serves as preparation for a season. This will obviously require some improvisation during social isolation compared to their standard team approach. #baseball #covid19 #coronavirus #lockdown

SPORTS MEDICINE: Tommy John talk spans COVID-19 crisis

Medical experts caution parents and players against an increase of arm injuries as baseball resumes this summer as states ease their stay-at-home restrictions.

www.nwitimes.com

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

I had the opportunity to give orthopedic grand rounds today at Columbia University Medical Center on our new Sports Performance Center with my colleagues Zach Chiaramonte and Joe Ciccone, Columbia PT.

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

On this day, I'd like to express my sincere thanks to the patients and their families who have trusted me and my team with their care. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

#ThrowingThursday - Snapping Ulnar Nerve Acute #elbow #pain with a snap #sensation in a #pitcher is not always a #TommyJohn #injury . Another less common injury that has a similar #presentation is acute #instability or snapping of the ulnar nerve... ✅

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

5 years

#sportsmedicine #tommyjohn #orthopedicsurgery

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

😳😳😳

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 years

1/3 #ThrowingThursday -Plantar Fasciitis in #Baseball ⚾️ How Injury Occurs: Various mechanisms can cause the #pain in the bottom of the #foot Predisposing anatomical conditions, including pes planus (flat feet), & pes cavus (high arches), are associated with #plantarfasciitis ..

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

6 years

Every January I start the year doing long runs in Kona thinking deeply about 1-5-year goals and strategies to prevent and improve the health of soccer and baseball players in the US and across the world! @Yankees @NYCFC @MLB @MLS #skill #baseball #soccer #TeamAhmad

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

1 year

#TBT babies 👇 @NickSwisher @Yankees @MLB @OrthoColumbia @nyphospital

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 months

Happy Birthday, Derek ⚾️🥇🏆

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

💉PRP #injections 💉💉💉 - What does the #research show? @OrthoColumbia @nyphospital @MLB @Yankees @Columbia #sportsmedicine #mlb #orthopedics #sportsperformance #yankees

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

6 years

Injury rates among Major League Baseball pitchers have been increasing over the past several years. We investigated to find out if pitching a complete game (CG) is a risk factor for spending time on the disabled list (DL).

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

4 years

#nationaldaughtersday

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

So much fun talking @NYCFC soccer with @Yankees Manager @AaronBoone at @yankeestadium ⚽️🔥🦾 Boonie was Guest of Honor for the playoff victory against Atlanta United! #soccer #baseball #nycfc #mls #yankees #mlb #futbolislife #sportsperformance #performance #thebest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

2 months

Revision Tommy John surgery, also known as UCL revision surgery, is performed when the initial #TommyJohn surgery fails or the repaired #ligament re-tears... This #infographic highlights the complexities & challenges associated with revision #TommyJohnSurgery , underscoring its

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Dr. Chris Ahmad

@drchrisahmad

3 years

#CHAMPIONS 💙🥇🏆⚽️⭐️ @NYCFC @MLS @MLSNEXT #nycfc #mls #nyc #thebest #newyorkstrong #nystrong

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