by New Jersey Advance Media | Mar 29, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
Osteoporosis is a condition that decreases bone integrity and strength. Most common in aging men and women, one the first—and only—signs that osteoporosis is present is a fractured hip. In order to learn more, let’s go over some osteoporosis-related physiology and...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Mar 29, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
Runner’s knee or jumper’s knee are conditions that commonly occurs in young, active individuals. Both can be categorized into a larger set of injuries that effect the patellar tendon and cause what is known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). In order to learn...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Mar 29, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
Injuries following a motor vehicle accident (MVA) should be taken seriously, especially those related to the hip. Delaying or denying treatment can lead to future problems, like osteoporosis, down the road. If you or someone you know has sustained any of the injuries...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Feb 20, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
A torn hip labrum is an injury that causes pain and instability that can be extremely difficult to deal with. For many patients, surgical repair of the torn labrum is necessary to alleviate pain and increase mobility in the hip. The good news is that there are new...
by New Jersey Advance Media | Feb 20, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
It sounds crazy, but Golfer’s Elbow is a real injury. And, contrary to popular belief, it’s different than its well-known sibling, tennis elbow. Here’s everything you need to know: Causes of Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s elbow develops when impact swinging motions (i.e....
by New Jersey Advance Media | Feb 20, 2017 | Ortho Blogs |
For any athletes, the thought of having an ACL tear is scary as it can limit your ability to compete at a high level. In many cases, a sudden injury to the knee may leave many athletes unsure of the severity of their injury. But, determining if your ACL is torn is...
