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• Looking for a Knee Doctor Ridgewood Patients Consistently Recommend?

  Find Not Just One, but an Entire Team of Knee Doctors You Can Trust! Local New Jersey patients suffering from pain and immobility due to a degenerative or a trauma-related injury to the knee often ask the following questions: What treatments are...

• Rotator Cuff Tear - Repair and Recovery

  Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common and affect up to four million people yearly. These types of injuries increase with age and commonly occur in those who play repetitive motion sports or have a job involving motions that remain the same all...

• Differentiating Between Fractures, Strains, and Sprains in the Winter

  Find out how to prevent and treat sprains in the winter. Winter sports, and other hazardous elements of the season, especially weather, increase our chances of sustaining an injury, and proper treatment is essential to expedite healing. When it comes...

• So You Have an ACL Football Injury

  If you or a loved one has sustained an ACL injury playing football, then this article is for you Whether you’re a professional, collegiate, varsity, or intramural football player, you’re quickly learning that an anterior cruciate ligament injury is a...

• Can You Really Get Spondylolysis from Playing Volleyball?

  Learn the truth about spondylolysis and other sports career-limiting back injuries. Repetitive forces and extension movements are a regular part of training and competition, meaning that some degree of back pain is to be expected for volleyball and...

• New Frontiers in Treating Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

  Understanding Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip, also known as osteonecrosis, is a painful condition due to the interruption of the blood supply to the bone, leading to the eventual death of bone tissue components. The hip is...

• Four Types of Rotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms and Treatment Options

  Learn about the types of rotator cuff tears and how they can be effectively treated. If you have experienced any form of shoulder pain, you have likely heard about rotator cuff injuries and the discomfort and complications they can cause. The shoulder...

• Symptoms of Arthritis in the Hip: Three Signs You May Not Recognize

  Although over 100 different forms of arthritis exist, osteoarthritis - or “wear and tear” joint degeneration - is the type most commonly experienced in the hip. Common symptoms of arthritis in the hip include pain, stiffness and swelling. The onset of...

• How to Prevent Running Injuries

  The benefits of running far surpass the high so often associated with the act. Running on a regular basis for just 5-10 minutes improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and reduces the risk of many diseases, heart attack and stroke. The...

• 3 Steps You Can Take Now to Avoid a Distal Radial Fracture Procedure Later

  When discussing distal radial fractures, it’s helpful to define the terms because this particular injury, while fairly common, is quite specific. The radius, the larger of the two forearm bones, connects at the wrist on the side of the thumb. The...

• What You Need to Know About Ingrown Toenail Fungus ( Pain, Condition)

  Sometimes the smallest of injuries can be the most painful. Such is the case with ingrown toenails. If you’ve ever had one, you know the intensity of the discomfort they can cause and the extra annoyance of the toenail fungus that sometimes come along...

• Treatments for Hip Arthritis: What’s Right For You?

  If you or someone you love has hip arthritis, you may have begun to notice how the pain and stiffness can affect your life. As normal activities become more painful and difficult to perform, you are probably looking for treatments for hip arthritis. At...

• What are the Top Cartilage Injury Treatments Recommended by Orthopaedists?

  Top Orthopaedists weigh in on Cartilage Injuries Cartilage in the knee is the protective covering that lets our joints glide comfortably. When a quick twist or sudden impact causes a tear, we realize the crucial job it does for our joints. When this...

• Five of the Most Common Foot and Ankle Injuries

  Read Through Our Summaries and Find out What’s Causing Your Foot or Ankle Pain Foot and ankle issues bring millions of Americans into their local podiatrist’s office each year. Complaining of pain, stiffness, swelling or various deformities, many of...

• Torn Labrum: Anatomy, Injuries & Treatments

  Torn Labrums Are Commonly Experienced by Athletes. Learn More About These Injuries. The hip provides support, stability, and mobility for athletes and non-athletes alike. These functions are essential for everyday activities and absolutely critical to...

• What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder?

  What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder: The shoulder joint is made of the humerus (ball) and the glenoid (part of the scapula – the socket). It has the most range of motion of any joint in the human body, and for that reason can sometimes extend...

• UCL Repair Revolution: Advancing Care for Throwing Athletes

  Introduction Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are becoming increasingly prevalent among young athletes, particularly in throwing sports such as baseball. These injuries can severely impact a player’s ability to throw with velocity and...

• Non-Operative Treatment Alternatives for Loose Bodies in the Knee

  What are loose bodies in the knee joint? A loose body is a small fragment of cartilage or bone that breaks off in the knee joint. This can be a result of trauma or degeneration. Loose bodies can vary in size and location, and sometimes there is more...

• 1 More Reason to Worry About Your Teenager: The Dangers of High School Football Concussions

  The play is called, the players break from the huddle and the quarterback yells for the snap. Just moments later, that same quarterback, who happens to be your son - is laying flat on his back after being tackled by one of the opposing team’s biggest...

• Finding the Right Orthopedic Hip Surgeon

  You depend upon your hip for the strength and flexibility to do many of the things that you love. From walking and bending to biking or even lifting precious grandchildren, the use of your hip is vital to many important aspects of your day to day life....