Paget's disease of bone is a chronic disease of the skeleton. In healthy bone, a process called remodeling removes old pieces of bone and replaces them with new, fresh bone.
An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament — one of the strong bands of tissue that connects the femur to the tibia. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction.
What is a Claw Toe?
A claw toe is a toe deformity which causes the toe to bend downwards in a claw-like shape. Along with hammer toes and bone spurs, claw toes are among the most common toe deformities. In severe cases, redness, swelling, and open sores
As the body naturally ages, it is normal for some degenerative spinal changes to occur. Long-term forward head posture, however, may increase the risk for accelerated degenerative spinal changes.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s triggered by a change in seasons, usually when fall starts. This seasonal depression gets worse in the late fall or early winter before ending in the spring.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.
Tailor’s bunion is a notoriously difficult deformity to correct due to the small size of the distal fifth metatarsal, which often limits both the stability of shifting osteotomies as well as the ability to place hardware in mechanically stable locations.
A concussion is an injury to the brain that results in temporary loss of normal brain function. Medically, it is defined as a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of consciousness.
Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence. Scoliosis is often defined as spinal curvature in the “coronal” (frontal) plane.
Childhood Arthritis is a condition that affects children and causes painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. The most common childhood arthritis is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
If you’re overweight or have obesity, you’re at greater risk for a wide range of health problems, including poor musculoskeletal health. Here’s a look at how losing weight can help you move more freely and strongly.
The human body is an incredibly efficient machine that’s designed to heal and repair itself, but sometimes it needs a little boost in resources, which is the goal behind platelet-rich plasma therapy.
Nearly 50,000 spinal cord stimulators are implanted each year in the United States, and each of these patients underwent a trial period beforehand. Here’s how this critical step works and why we do it.
Less than 1% of the population develops golfer’s elbow, but for those who do, the problem can be rather painful. Here are some tips for helping to relieve the discomfort that comes with golfer’s elbow.
You want to jump out of bed with a spring in your step, but thanks to plantar fasciitis, you’re hobbled by searing pain along the soles of your feet and in your heels. Here are a few tips you can try at home for relief.
Style matters in most everything, including how you run. While style may imply looking good, we’re more concerned with avoiding injury and pain, especially in your all-important hips. Here are a few points to consider.
The human body is incredible for many reasons, not the least of which is its ability to repair itself. Through fat therapy, we harness and amplify this power, helping you to heal more quickly and less painfully.
When it comes to managing a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, a physiatrist can play an invaluable role, which is why we’re pleased to introduce the latest addition to our team — Dr. Kevin Dunn.
You have a meniscus tear and you want to find a treatment that doesn’t involve surgical intervention. Explore how bone marrow aspirate may be just the solution you’re looking for to help regain function in your knee.
Whether you have a sports injury, arthritis, or any other type of musculoskeletal damage, the odds are very good that physical therapy can help. Here’s why physical therapy can be so beneficial.
An active lifestyle is important to you and delivers untold benefits for your physical and mental well-being. To ensure that you’re able to stay in the game, having a sports medicine team on your team is important.
Despite its name, golfer’s elbow is by no means contained to the links. Here’s a look at how this painful condition can develop and the effective treatment options we offer to resolve this musculoskeletal problem.
When osteoarthritis started to develop in your joints, there was little in the way of good news since the condition has long been considered incurable and progressive. Regenerative medicine may change all that.
Back pain is wreaking havoc on your life, and you just want some relief so you can get back to moving freely without the threat of discomfort. Perhaps you might be a good candidate for a spinal cord stimulator.
You jump out of bed in the morning and you’re met with searing pain in the bottoms of your feet and in your heels. This pain is the hallmark of plantar fasciitis, and the problem may have developed because of your shoes.
Each year in the United States, more than 450,000 hip replacements are performed. While effective, this strategy for combating hip pain is a last resort and can be avoided (or delayed) with early intervention.
The human body contains two ball-and-socket joints that feature labrums — your hips and your shoulders. When this soft tissue tears in either joint, it can lead to pain and instability. Here’s how these injuries can occur.
Despite the name, tennis elbow is a nagging, painful condition that can crop up both on and off the tennis court. One of the most effective ways for resolving tennis elbow is through a TenJet tenotomy.
At the beginning of each year, millions of people in the United States resolve to lose weight through healthier eating habits, yet two-thirds of our population is still carrying too much weight. We can help you eat better and lose weight.
Take a look down at your feet and marvel at all that these small structures accomplish in providing you with support and mobility. There are times, however, when they can use a little extra help through orthotics.
You have a nagging soft tissue injury, or arthritis is wreaking havoc on your joints. These are two instances in which platelet-rich plasma injections can play an important role in helping you heal more quickly.
If your battle to find relief from chronic pain seems like a losing one, we want you to know that there are always options. Here, we explore an innovative pain-relieving treatment called spinal cord stimulation.
You’ve developed pain in your back or neck that seems to be settling in for the long haul, and you’re not keen on medications or surgery to remedy the problem. Radiofrequency ablation may be just the solution you’re looking for.
Each day in the United States, tens of millions of people struggle with painful joints at the hands of osteoarthritis. If this sounds familiar, explore how our innovative Lipogems adipose (fat) therapy can help you move freely again.
The aches and pains that come with aging often include problems in your back, which can greatly affect your ability to perform even the smallest tasks. To help relieve the pain and restore function, physical therapy is key.
Your first steps in the morning are met with searing pain along the soles of your feet and heels. The odds are you have plantar fasciitis, and you want to know how you developed this condition and how to relieve the discomfort.
Football is a physical sport to begin with, but the risks for brain injury, especially among kids and teens, should be cause for concern. Here’s what you should know about concussions and football.
When a problem like a meniscus tear develops in your all-important knees, prompt action can mean the difference between quickly regaining pain-free movement or struggling with ongoing mobility issues.
The brass ring of medical science is harnessing the incredible regenerative powers of the human body. While we may be just scratching the surface now, we’re already reaping the benefits of regenerative medicine.
Each year in the United States, between 1.6 and 3.8 million people incur a sports-related traumatic head injury. Since early treatment and care for head injuries are critical, it’s important to know the signs.
When it comes to knee injuries, an ACL tear is one of the most common — and most dreaded — especially among those who lead active lifestyles. Here’s a look at some of the signs of an ACL tear.
More than 23,000 people sprain an ankle each day in the United States, and these injuries can range from mild to severe. Here’s what you should do if you suspect you’ve sprained your ankle.
Two of your major joints contain labrums — your hips and your shoulders. Here, we explore some of the more common symptoms of labral damage and how we can help these important joints regain full function.
While fat may have become a bad word in most circles, in the orthopaedic world, we’ve found that fat can help your body heal more quickly. Here’s a look at how we can use your own fat to help you regain function.
There are any number of ways the human body can be damaged, but some are far more prevalent than others. What they all have in common is that the sooner you treat the problem, the better your results.
More than 92 million people in the United States are affected by arthritis, and osteoarthritis accounts for the lion’s share. Here’s a look at some of the factors that put you more at risk for this degenerative condition.
Knee injuries can be tough, given how much you rely on these large joints to propel you through the world. Here’s a look at one of the more common knee injuries — a meniscus tear — and how we can repair the damage.
Despite its name, golfer’s elbow is a condition that starts with how you use your wrists and fingers, and it’s not only confined to golf. No matter how your golfer's elbow developed, here are some options for relief.
The difference between tendinitis and tendinosis goes far beyond the last four letters of each word. Understanding the difference between these two tendinopathies is paramount to getting you the treatment you need.
While it’s impossible to control every area of your health, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk, which is true of herniated discs, to some extent. Learn whether you can avoid this painful back problem.
We applaud the fact that you’re improving your health through a great running regimen. To help you stay on track, we’re taking this opportunity to outline a few ways you can prevent getting injured while you’re running.
Between 15-30% of fractures in American kids occur in their growth plates. With growth plate injuries, prompt attention is key to ensure that your child’s bones develop properly. Here’s what you should know.
Do you jump out of bed in the morning only to be met by searing pain in your feet? The odds are that you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis. The good news is that we can put that pain-free spring back in your step.
Tendon damage is both common and stubborn, leaving people to struggle with chronic discomfort. Thanks to an exciting technology — TenJet — we can quickly restore health to your tendons.
If you’re one of millions of Americans who eagerly anticipate the colder, snowy months because they mark the start of winter slope play, we’d like to offer up some solid injury-prevention techniques.
For the millions of arthritis sufferers who live in colder climates like New Jersey, winter has its challenges. Here are 8 tips to help ease your joint pain so that you can keep that spring in your step.
Has your face lost some of its youthful volume, leaving you looking far older and more tired than you feel? Believe it or not, the solution is just one dermal filler away. Here’s a look at how JuvédermⓇ can breathe new life in the skin you’re in.
Whether you’re a hard core athlete or you simply enjoy a daily walk, you need healthy hamstrings for either endeavor. To help, here are five tips for preventing injury to this important muscle group.
When it comes to safeguarding important joints like your knees, early intervention is key. In fact, prompt treatment of issues like a torn meniscus can save you from much larger problems down the road.
Current pandemic aside, most kids love participating in sports, which can play an important role in their physical and mental development. The risks of overuse injuries, however, shouldn’t be ignored. Here’s what you need to know.
Shoulder-related sports injuries can cause a great deal of pain and keep you from functioning normally in your daily life, much less athletically. Steps such as routine stretching, proper form, and rest can go a long way toward prevention.
Concussions have taken center stage in the last decade as medical experts learn more about the serious consequences of traumatic brain injuries. Here’s a look at why a sports-related head injury should never be ignored.
There are 28,000 ankle injuries each day in the United States, and many of them are in the form of sprained ankles. While it’s tough to be hobbled by a sprained ankle, patience and the right care will have you back on your feet.
Hip pain of any kind can put serious limitations on your life, which is certainly true of a hip flexor strain. Here’s a look at this important muscle group, how you can strain it, and how we can help you regain pain-free mobility.
Each year in the United States, approximately two million people seek medical help for rotator cuff problems. Now, we’re answering the call better than ever with platelet-rich plasma therapies that speed up healing and reduce pain.
Your knees are the largest joints in your body, which can be made painfully clear when they’re compromised. Here’s a look at some of the more common causes of knee pain and how we can get you moving again.
While toughing it out in the face of pain may be noble, when it comes to important joints like your shoulders, the better strategy may be to seek medical help. Here’s a look at why you shouldn’t ignore shoulder pain.
Over the past couple of decades, new research has emerged that has redefined how we approach injuries to your brain — especially concussions. The care we provide now can help offset any long-term repercussions. Here’s how.
As the population in the United States ages, the prevalence and severity of joint pain is on the rise. Luckily, there are many ways we can restore pain-free mobility using only minimally invasive injections.
When you’re suffering from arthritis pain, exercise is likely the last thing you want to do. Yet, it can actually be one of the best ways to increase your mobility and reduce pain. Read on to learn how to get started.
It’s hard to sit on the sidelines when you’re recovering from a sports injury. What if you could heal faster without risky medications or surgery? If you have a sports injury, it’s time to learn more about regenerative medicine.
If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of diets that promise to be THE best way to lose weight and stay healthy, you’re not alone. Here, we cut through the clutter and explain the difference between two of the more popular diets‚ paleo and keto.
If you’ve been injured or you’re experiencing joint pain, your goal is to regain pain-free movement as quickly as possible. Regenerative medicine in the form of platelet-rich plasma may hold the key.
Mesenchymal stem cells, also known as MSCs, allow the body to regenerate itself after an injury. MSCs are a source of regeneration for bone cells, cartilage cells, and soft tissue.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect your neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms, and legs.
