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David N. Kugelman, MD
Dr. Kugelman is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He received his medical degree from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, which is one of the largest regional medical centers in the...
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Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Hip Surgery
basic components: A special camera designed to see the surgical joint and limb and create a picture or image of the hip or knee Computer programs which integrate these images with surgical information and assist the surgeon during the operation CAOS can...
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PCL Injury Treatment in South Jersey: Know Your Options
An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) can be extremely painful and damaging to the knee. As one of the four ligaments that maintain proper knee function, the PCL is often described as a stabilizer for the knee joint, connecting the top of...
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Treatment that ACL Injury Philadelphia Patients Should Expect
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint. The ACL is particularly important in providing rotational stability during the full spectrum of running, jumping and pivoting sports. When...
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Four Facts ACL Injury Physicians Want You to Know
cruciate ligament are common. If an athlete stops suddenly, lands from a jump incorrectly, sustains direct impact to their knee or changes direction rapidly in a manner that puts stress on the joint, they may soon find themselves looking for ACL injury...
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The Facts You Need to Know About Meniscus Surgery
When it comes to knee anatomy, the menisci are essential, behind the scenes contributors to the joint’s strength, stability and long-term health. This is a small, c-shaped disc of cartilage and is extremely vital to knee function and durability. When...
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Wondering “Where Do I Get Cartilage Treatment?” We Can Answer That Question and More
a great deal of variety between different cartilage injuries as there are a large number of cartilage types. These include: Knee cartilage Hip cartilage Spinal cartilage Shoulder cartilage Elbow cartilage Hand cartilage Wrist cartilage Foot cartilage...
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Four Hidden Common Swimming Injuries and Their Prevention
strength and flexibility in the muscles can also lead to swimmer’s shoulder, as well as overzealous stretching. Swimmer’s Knee Also known as breaststroke knee, swimmer’s knee is an injury incurred during the mechanics of the breaststroke kick. The...
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Top Five Most Common Cycling Injuries (And What To Do About Them)
are the five most common cycling injuries and their treatments. Five of the Most Common Cycling Injuries and Their Treatment Knee Pain: Usually, knee pain experienced by cyclists stems from overusing the knees or exercising incorrectly. If your feet are...
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6 Top Body Stretches for Flexibility
if left unstretched. Sit on the floor and extend both legs in front of you. Cross your right leg over theleft, bending the knee and putting your foot flat on the floor. Turn your body to the right, place your right hand on the floor behind you, and your...
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6 Winter Hiking Tips
safe. 1. Be aware of common winter hiking orthopedic injuries. Common injuries affecting hikers include the foot, ankle, and knee. Trudging through snow or twisting in uncommon ways to navigate ice can mean forcing joints, which can result in sprains,...
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Joint Pain with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ponzio
joint pain and injuries. Dr. Ponzio is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with specialized training in hip and knee joint replacement and complex revision joint replacement. She provides guidance through options of nonsurgical and surgical care for...
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Meet Rothman’s Newest Florida Doctors
and the expertise they bring to sports medicine as orthopaedic specialists in shoulder injuries, hand and wrist injuries, knee replacements and more. Orthopaedic Specialists in Sports Medicine As the leading orthopaedic provider of sports medicine in...
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four ligaments that are critical to the stability of the knee joint. A ligament is made of tough fibrous material and functions to control excessive motion by limiting joint mobility. The four major...
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Cartilage Restoration
Cartilage Restoration is a procedure where a patient’s knee is resurfaced, realigned and stabilized thereby avoiding a joint replacement. Cartilage restoration is especially effective in patients who are under 50 and active. Articular cartilage is a...
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Answers to Your ACL Surgery Questions
anti-inflammatory medication. After this period of rest, physical therapy to increase the patient’s range of motion and knee strength may begin. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an ACL tear, talk with your doctor about which course of...
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ACL Reconstruction South Jersey Patients Can Trust
Most parts of our bodies do experience wear and tear as we put extra strain on them and also as we age. However, the knees seem especially prone to injury. This is not surprising, considering the fact that the average person walks over 100,000 miles in...
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Suffering From a Meniscal Tear in South Jersey?
The meniscus is a small shock absorber in the knee made of fibrocartilage. Meniscal tears can result in early arthritis and reduce protection of the cartilage around the knee joint. The meniscus is located between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia...
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An Overview to Managing an LCL Injury
outside bone that the lower leg to the ankle. The purpose of this ligament is to provide support and stability to the knee as it moves through its full range of motion and controls the bones. Instance of LCL injury among athletes is particularly high...
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For An ACL Injury, New Jersey Area Orthopaedic Specialists Can Help
anterior cruciate ligament or ACL, more commonly known as an ACL injury. This ligament is one of four which stabilizes the knee, and it is important in sports like soccer, basketball, skiing, and others which involve pivoting. If you or someone you love...