Expert Orthopedic Care for New York’s Injured Workers

Motion Orthopedics (Formerly New York Sports & Joints) offers advanced, evidence-based care for workplace injuries. Our team consists of board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons who have received education from prestigious institutions, including Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia. We have extensive experience managing the unique requirements of workers’ compensation cases, which include accurate diagnosis, minimally invasive treatments, and detailed documentation needed by employers and insurers.

We provide in-house MRI services and have specialized expertise in areas such as trauma, sports medicine, hand and wrist care, foot and ankle issues, and joint preservation. Our multilingual support staff collaborates to assist injured workers across New York in regaining strength, mobility, and confidence. Our goal is to help them safely return to work with lasting, effective results.

What Is Workers’ Compensation Orthopedic Care?

Workers’ compensation orthopedic care is specialized medical treatment and evaluation for employees who suffer job-related injuries to the musculoskeletal system. These injuries may include:

  • Acute trauma: Fractures, sprains, or lacerations.
  • Cumulative conditions: Repetitive-strain tendonitis, wrist or shoulder overuse, or back and neck strain.

These issues often require expert orthopedic diagnosis, planning, and treatment to restore function and mobility.

Logo media

Under workers’ compensation programs, the insurer covers the costs of medically necessary treatment for work-related injuries, including:

  • Physicians’ services
  • Diagnostic testing (such as MRI)
  • Surgery
  • Rehabilitation
  • Follow-up care
Banner media
person holding injured wrist

Benefits of Workers’ Compensation Orthopedic Care

  • Targeted evaluation of work-related bone, joint, tendon, and soft-tissue injuries to determine the exact source of pain and dysfunction
  • Transparent, case-appropriate reporting that supports the administrative and legal requirements of your workers’ compensation claim
  • Coordinated case navigation, ensuring your treatment plan aligns with insurer guidelines and keeps your claim moving smoothly
  • Access to conservative therapies first, including bracing, injections, and tailored physical-rehabilitation strategies when surgery is not the initial solution
  • Rehabilitation programs designed around job demands, helping you rebuild strength, endurance, and safe movement patterns required for your specific work duties
  • On-site diagnostic imaging and surgical capability, allowing timely answers and seamless progression from diagnosis to treatment in one integrated orthopedic setting

Am I a Good Candidate for Workers’ Compensation Treatment?

You may be eligible for workers’ compensation orthopedic care if:

  • You’ve sustained an injury at your workplace or during work duties
  • You are experiencing pain, swelling, or loss of mobility related to your job
  • Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance has authorized care
  • You need documentation or evaluation for an existing injury

What to Expect During Your Evaluation

Your visit to Motion Orthopedics (Formerly New York Sports & Joints) starts with a comprehensive orthopedic assessment. We’ll review the injury, your medical history, and any prior evaluations. Our physicians may order X-rays, MRIs, or other imaging studies onsite to confirm a diagnosis. From there, we’ll create a customized treatment plan and communicate directly with your workers’ compensation carrier or representative to ensure smooth coordination.

Background media

Recovery and Return-to-Work Results

Recovery timelines vary depending on the type of injury and the specific treatment plan. Many workers experience significant improvement with non-surgical care, such as physical therapy, joint injections, or bracing.

If surgery is required, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to promote faster healing. We also offer guided rehabilitation and return-to-work planning, allowing you to resume your job responsibilities with confidence and a reduced risk of re-injury.

overhead view of new york city

Why Choose Motion Orthopedics (Formerly New York Sports & Joints)?

Patients choose Motion Orthopedics because our practice unites exceptional surgical training with a patient-first philosophy rooted in clarity, compassion, and precision. Our physicians have shaped orthopedic care in New York for decades—introducing innovative approaches such as direct anterior hip techniques, custom-aligned knee procedures, and advanced arthroscopy long before they became standard.

Each surgeon brings subspecialty mastery informed by academic teaching, published research, and leadership roles at renowned medical centers. Just as importantly, your care is delivered with continuity: the specialist who evaluates your injury is the same expert who guides your treatment, answers your questions, and oversees your recovery.

With multiple accessible locations, a collaborative clinical team, and a commitment to restoring mobility safely and efficiently, we provide an orthopedic experience built on trust, expertise, and consistently strong patient outcomes.

FAQ

Do I need a referral to be seen for a workers’ comp injury?

What types of workplace injuries do you treat?

Will you handle the paperwork and communication with the insurance company?

How soon can I be seen after an injury?

What if I need surgery—will it be covered by my insurance?

Do I need a referral to be seen for a workers’ comp injury?

In New York, you do not need a referral to see a Workers’ Compensation Board Authorized Doctor.

What types of workplace injuries do you treat?

We treat fractures, joint injuries, repetitive stress injuries (like carpal tunnel), tendonitis, back pain, shoulder trauma, ankle sprains, and more.

Will you handle the paperwork and communication with the insurance company?

Yes. Our team works directly with insurance adjusters and case managers to ensure your claim is processed efficiently.

How soon can I be seen after an injury?

We offer prompt scheduling for workers’ compensation injuries and can often accommodate same-week appointments at one of our locations.

What if I need surgery—will it be covered by my insurance?

If your workers’ compensation carrier approves your surgery, we will work within those parameters to provide your care and ensure coverage compliance.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery

If you’ve been injured at work, trust the orthopedic experts at Motion Orthopedics (Formerly New York Sports & Joints). We’re here to help you heal, get prompt authorization for your treatment, and return to life with strength and support. Contact us today to schedule your evaluation.

Notification popup

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Ad alias animi commodi distinctio doloremque eum exercitationem facilis in ipsum iusto magnam, mollitia pariatur praesentium rem repellat temporibus veniam vitae voluptatum.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Ad alias animi commodi distinctio doloremque eum exercitationem facilis in ipsum iusto magnam, mollitia pariatur

Button

Schedule Your Appointment Have Confidence in Your Future

Contact Us
Contact us media
Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at 212-355-5555.
NEW NAME! SAME GREAT DOCTORS!

is now

Same great Doctors.  Same locations.  New Name!

Find a Location Near You
Contact Us