Knee pain is aggravating at best and debilitating at worst. The key to effective knee pain treatment is an accurate diagnosis. At The Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey, our Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialists are the most qualified medical professional to diagnose knee pain, find the cause and prescribe an…
Total knee replacement TKR is one of the most successful and satisfying procedures in orthopedics today. TKR was attempted first in 1960s.With time, the surgical techniques and implants have evolved. The knee replacement implants have evolved in terms of metal used, design, longevity and range of movement. However, certain knees pose a challenge to even…
Myth : Back pain “NORMAL” Any kind of pain experienced by body is not normal. In fact 1/2 to 1/3 of us are likely to experience back ache at some point in life. So back pain is not NORMAL but it is very COMMON. Myth : I am absolutely alright once the pain disappears Most…
Spine or backbone is a unique structure with a canal contain in it. This canal carries the bunch of nerves from brain to different parts of body. These nerves are susceptible to damage – compression from various things like a displaced disc. Over grown bony ledges, tissue from behind aka ligamentum flavum and displaced vertebra….
It is human nature to be afraid of painful situations, more so when they involve health illnesses. Because of this fear, people tend to shrug off the pain to a point when the condition becomes serious. This mentality is common when there is a health problem involving joint replacement surgery. Most people fear surgery because…
Hand is a complex structure providing dexterity to humans. It is complex of many bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. There is fine coordination between all of these at sensory and motor levels in brain. This allows the hand to perform gross movements like gripping, grasping and precise skills like tying a button, stitching etc. The…
With summer in full swing, many are thrilled to be pulling out their open-toed shoes and putting their boots away. While you may be eager to slip on some casual footwear more appropriate for the hot weather, think twice before you grab a pair of flip flops. Although flip flops are a footwear staple for…
SOFT TISSUE PROCEDURE: QUADRICEPSPLASTY FOR POST OPERATIVE STIFF KNEE Post-traumatic knee stiffness and loss of range of motion is a common complication of injury/ surgery around the knee area. Post-traumatic knee stiffness can be due to the presence of dense adhesion within the joint. Fibrotic transformation of surrounding structures e.g. muscles, fascia, skin. Depending on…
Acromio-clavicular joint is an important joint located just above the main shoulder joint. And has an important role to play in supporting the shoulder. The joint per set is support by some very strong ligaments and is generally injury in young active adults particularly athletes. This is varying degrees of injury to this joint and…
