by New Jersey Advance Media | Oct 25, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
The shoulder, which is the body’s most mobile joint, helps lift and raise the arm. On a daily basis, people use their shoulder hundreds of times. Because the shoulder is so important in day-to-day life, an injury to it can be extremely aggravating and annoying....
by New Jersey Advance Media | Oct 5, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
Understanding Patella FractureThe thigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia), and patella (knee cap) are the three knee bones. Each one has a unique structure and shape that enables the knee to support and move the lower body. The patella is a unique knee bone. It has the...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Oct 5, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
The rotator cuff is responsible for stabilizing and moving the shoulder. When patients tear their rotator cuff, they typically experience pain, instability, and have a difficult time performing day-to-day activities. The two causes of rotator cuff tears are injury and...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Aug 24, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of the head of the humerus (arm bone) and the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade). Because the shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body, it’s also the joint that is the most unstable. The following...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Aug 24, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
Knee arthritis is a chronic condition that’s characterized by the wear and tear of knee cartilage and soft tissue with age, overuse and/or injury. Once diagnosed, knee arthritis is typically treated using non-surgical treatment options, such as activity modification,...
