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Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

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Aetna
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Specialties

Primary: Orthopedic Surgeon

Sub-Specialty: General

Additional Specialties: Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Med

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Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

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Orthopedic Surgery.

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master card, all major credit cards, check, debit

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West Boca Med Arts Pvln III

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http://www.gelbmd.com

http://browardhealth.org

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Phone: (561) 990-2807

Address: 9980 Central Park Blvd N, Boca Raton, FL 33428

Website: http://www.gelbmd.com

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General Practitioners

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
As an inflammation of the joint, arthritis causes stiffness and ache. The shoulder can be affected by osteoarthritis (damage to cartilage), rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease), or arthritis triggered by a rotator cuff tear. People with arthritis often notice that their joints can “predict” a rainfall; changes in humidity can trigger pain.
Fibromyalgia
Neck pain can emanate from high-stress sports activities (such as soccer and football) – but also from such little-considered causes as holding your head in a forward position (such as when studying a computer screen), sleeping on a pillow that improperly supports your head, or resting your forehead or chin on your upright hand. Chronic conditions that lead to neck pain include fibromyalgia and arthritis.
Medical Weight Loss
X-rays are often used to diagnose hip arthritis, as the loss of cartilage can be seen within the space between bones. Treatment for arthritis of the hip is dependent on a number of factors, including severity of the condition and age of the patient. Treatment options include changing activities to reduce stress, using a cane to shift weight away from the affected joint, pain relief and/or anti-inflammatory medication, prescribed exercises, weight loss and hip replacement surgery.
Rheumatology
Family Practice
Emergency Care
If you have a true emergency, you should call 911 for help. However, if needed we can be reached after hours and on weekends through our answering service by calling (561) 558-8898, and your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you have a fracture, have the emergency room doctor or urgent care center contact us at (561) 558-8898.

Internal Medicine
Long-distance runners, basketball players and ballet dancers – all of whom jump on hard surfaces – may suffer stress fractures of the hip. Women, who typically lose more bone mass to osteoporosis, are more prone to hip fractures than men. And for women age 65 and up, a hip fracture is a highly serious matter. According to a 2011 study by the Archives of Internal Medicine, women above age 65 who fracture a hip have double the mortality rate within a year’s time as women without hip fractures.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Some people may experience hand pain or wrist pain and draw an instant conclusion: carpal tunnel syndrome. Understandably so, as carpal tunnel syndrome has received so much attention in recent years and has indeed become a bit more popular due to increased computer use and other similar repetitive use tasks.

Mental Health

Ultrasound
Dr. Maisel has a particular interest in treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries including bone, joint, ligament, muscle, and tendon injuries. To further assist him in treatment and diagnosis, he utilizes musculoskeletal sonography and performs ultrasound-guided injections. Injections/aspiration include however, not limited to...
MRI
Diagnosing ACL injuries may include the need of MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Ligament sprains are frequently described according to a three grades of injury. If the ACL is mildly damaged, but still able to support the knee joint, it’s considered a Grade 1 Sprain. A Grade 2 Sprain describes an ALC where it’s stretched to the point of being loose and a partial tear has been sustained. A complete tear of the ACL is considered a Grade 3 Sprain.
Radiology
Electronic Exchange. Your information may be shared w/ other providers, labs and radiology groups through our EHR system as listed: None
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
For some diagnosis of orthopaedic injuries, patients may be referred to radiologists for additional advanced imaging studies, such as MRI or CT scans, to confirm diagnosis. Individuals with questions about X-ray services should call our office...

General Surgery
Whiplash
A number of the injuries we treat on a regular basis are those sustained from auto accidents. Whiplash is a common and well-known condition that afflicts a high percentage of individuals involved in an auto accident. Whiplash symptoms include pain and aching located in the neck and back, along with headaches, shoulder pain and tingling in the arms and legs. Auto injuries can also lead to cervical fracture, neck sprain and herniated disks. Herniated disk injuries refer to those that compromise the structure of the disks – the soft rubbery pads between the vertebrae (the bones that make up the spinal column).
Arthroscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fortunately for patients, hip replacement surgery is often performed with minimally invasive surgery. The procedure involves two small incisions that allow the orthopaedic surgeons to access the socket and femur without the need to cut tendon and with minimal impact to soft tissue in the region. The ball and socket – the rounded head of the femur and receptacle area of the pelvis – are replaced with prosthetic devices. The minimally invasive procedure provides patients with significantly shorter time spent in hospital care and faster rehabilitation.
Joint Replacement
When surgery is required, our Center offers minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for a number of conditions related to injury of shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, foot, ankle, hand and wrist. Our orthopaedic surgeons are also highly regarded for providing hip, knee and shoulder total joint replacement.
Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery has become a popular and highly successful option for the millions of Americans suffering from arthritis, including age-related osteoarthritis − the condition of cartilage worn away that results in bones rubbing against one another. Another degenerative hip disease that may require hip replacement is avascular necrosis of the hip, a condition where a loss of blood supply to the head of the femur (thighbone) causes death of the bone tissue. Hip fractures and other hip conditions, including some that appear in childhood, can lead to the need for hip replacement surgery.
Knee Replacement
The NAVIO system is an advancement in the way our orthopedic surgeons perform partial knee replacement. The system works in conjunction with our surgeon's skilled hands to achieve the precise positioning of the knee implant based on each patient's unique anatomy. This added level of accuracy can help improve the function, feel and potential longevity of the partial knee implant.
Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgeons

Botox

Lesions

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
At Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, we provide a wide range of highly specialized services to properly evaluate and treat sports related and chronic conditions affecting the knee, hip, elbow, hand, wrist, foot and ankle. Sports injuries are often caused by trauma suffered during competition and repetitive or overuse wear and tear. Chronic conditions may include arthritis, age related deterioration or any number of factors related to use or associated health issues.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (physiotherapy) involves the assessment and treatment of disorders of the musculo-skeletal and nervous systems causing impaired physical function. The goal of the physical therapist is to enhance the individual’s capacity for functional movement, thereby maximizing independence.
Frozen Shoulder
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder begins with noticeable pain or discomfort that eventually fades, but is replaced by stiffness. As the Mayo Clinic notes, your chance of developing frozen shoulder increases “if you’re recovering from a medical condition or a procedure that affects the mobility of your arm,” including stroke, mastectomy or bone fracture.
Tennis Elbow
Elbow pain in athletes is often caused by injury or overuse. Overuse of the elbow creates agitation of the joint, such as astendinitis (commonly referred to as tendonitis) − popularly known as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow.
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Manual Therapy
Dr. Jay Itzkowitz is an impressively credentialed physical therapist − having earned a Doctorate and dual Masters degrees in the areas of sports medicine, athletic training, exercise physiology and manual therapy. Dr. Itzkowitz relocated from New York City in 1998 and began practicing at Health South in East Boca Raton. By 1999, he was promoted to supervisor and opened the West Boca Raton branch for Health South Rehabilitation. In his new role at West Boca, Dr. Itzkowitz was first introduced to Dr. Howard Gelb, providing expert treatment for Dr. Gelb’s patients. After moving from Health South to Pinecrest Rehabilitation (also in West Boca Raton), Dr. Itzkowitz continued to treat Dr. Gelb’s patients and a mutual respect between the two health professionals flourished. A short time thereafter, Dr. Itzkowitz accepted his position with the Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center − and the rest, as they say, is history.

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