The TEAM to TRUST.
Patients deserve the best, which is why Drs. Peter DeNoble, MD, David Ratliff, MD, and Lorraine Stern, MD created Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey. Each of our doctors is a recognized board-certified expert in orthopaedic surgery and believes that a strong doctor-patient relationship is the foundation of excellent care.
In other words, we treat the whole person, not just the condition.
As a patient, it’s hard to know who to trust with your care. That’s why at Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey, from your first phone call until your last visit, our staff and physicians will explain everything and make your experience as easy as possible.
Our patients are family, and we always go the extra mile!
Office injections don’t have to be anything to fear.
Here’s an example of how quick and easy they can be. This injection is for arthritis at the base of the thumb.
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#handsurgery #arthritis #injection
Cat Bites!
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Did you know cat bites can cause serious hand damage? Cat bites are serious injuries with very high complications rates. Most hand surgeons covering an ER for any length of time will encounter a patient with cat bite complications.
Cats bite with sharp long pointy teeth that push bacteria in whereas the shaking and tearing of dog bites with short round teeth cause damage but not as much infection. A study from Mayo Clinic in 2014 found 30% of cat bites get hospitalized. Of those patients that were hospitalized 2/3 had to have a procedure to clean out the infection.
These can be serious infections that are often underestimated. It’s important to seek out medical attention if you are bitten by a feline friend. Early treatment can limit the risk for hospitalization and surgery
photo: @alberto_bigoni
ORTHO FEARS vs FACTS!
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
If you’ve been told you need a #carpaltunnelrelease for #carpaltunnelsyndrome, you may be worried about the process and recovery!
I made these videos to dispel the many myths surrounding this surgery.
Also, watch the actual surgery at: @modernorthointheor
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#orthopedicsurgery #WALANT #wideawakesurgery #handsurgery #carpaltunnelsyndrome #carpaltunnelrelease #minimallyinvasivesurgery #upperextremity #orthopedics #HandNumbness #NightPain
As OT Month comes to a close, shout out to all of the amazing therapists that we work with to help our patients get functioning. Thank you for all that you do!
#otmonth #otmonth2021 #handtherapy
A peek at a “shoulder-to-hand” surgery day in the OR 🙂
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#orthopedics #shouldersurgery #shoulderscope #shoulderarthroscopy #upperextremity #arthroscopy #orthopedicsurgeon #handtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicianassistant #athletictrainer #orthopedicsurgery #handsurgery #carpaltunnelsyndrome #upperextremity #scaphoidfracture
“OOPS” - by Peter DeMattia
Many years ago, one of my patients gifted me this piece of art. Aptly titled, “OOPS”, it perhaps reflects the subconscious fears of the artist who himself works with heavy machinery, turning scrap metals into art. This piece is made of cast iron, and it sits on my desk to this day! (It’s also super heavy)
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#handinjury #saw #accident #handsurgery #orthopedics #upperextremity #nervesurgery #nervesurgeon #orthopedicsurgeon #handtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicianassistant #athletictrainer
ORTHO FEARS vs FACTS! - Suture Removal
Have sutures after surgery? If you’ve been told they’ll need to be removed in the office, no need to worry!
Depending on the type of case, l’ll use either absorbable sutures (ones that dissolve on their own), or i’ll use non-absorbable sutures that have to be removed. I often use stronger non-absorbable sutures in cases where I want early motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder after surgery. They also usually create less irritation of the skin.
Just know that if you need your sutures to be removed, it’s a total breeze and not painful! Check it out!
@peterdenoblemd
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#fearsvsfacts #sutureremoval #orthopedics #upperextremity #shouldersurgery #nervesurgery #handsurgery #orthopedicsurgeon #handtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicianassistant #athletictrainer #carpaltunnelrelease
Music: Moon Bay
Musician: Dural
Site: https://icons8.com/music/
When your kids pop into the office after a long day of patients! 🤣
Btw, what’s “Flamin Hot”??
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#orthopedicsurgery #whiteboard #kids
“Avocado Hand”!
Cooking and food prep is a little different when looked at from a hand surgeon’s perspective. We see a lot of different hand injuries and one common hand laceration is the dreaded “avocado hand”. This sends thousands of people to the ER every year. Cutting an avocado in the palm of your hand puts vital structures at risk. Always try to avoid cutting towards your hand and fingers. See the repair of a digital nerve from this injury at @modernorthointheor.
#avocadohand #fingerlaceration
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Today’s Lesson:
ULNOCARPAL IMPACTION SYNDROME
I had the opportunity after office hours today to teach our awesome PAs, @big_timetimmy_jim and Nicole Garey, about ulnocarpal impaction syndrome of the wrist.
Ulnocarpal impaction is one of the largest underlying reasons for why people have ulnar-sided wrist pain, and it is a very common complaint from patients who come to us for evaluation.
Ulnocarpal impaction happens when the ulna bone is relatively longer than the radius bone in the forearm. This can be as a result of a normal anatomic variant, or as a result of prior trauma.
This relative difference causes the longer ulna to start to “abut” into the carpal bones, most commonly the lunate. This “impaction” can also eventually cause TFCC tears, cartilage injuries, and even arthritis.
Bottom line - ulnocarpal impaction can be very painful and dysfunctional.
Fortunately there are some great ways to treat this, both conservatively and operatively.
In fact, you can check out one of my recent surgeries for this problem at @modernorthointheor
🖐 @peterdenoblemd
#orthopedics #handsurgery #wristsurgery #ulnarsidedwristpain #upperextremity #arthroscopy #DRUJinjury #wristinjury #orthopedicsurgeon #handsurgeon #handtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #teaching
@djlisi is fully recovered from his shoulder injury & surgery, and is already back on the slopes! Thx for the awesome video, my man!
Nothing is more satisfying than seeing my patients back to doing what they love... and quickly!!
This is the Modern Way.
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#happypatients #testimonial #snowboarding #shouldersurgeryrecovery #shouldersurgeon #shouldersurgery #claviclefracture #topdoctor #physicaltherapy #physicianassistant
Finally had a chance to mount the office white board! Time to teach!
#orthopedics #shouldersurgery #wristsurgery #handsurgery #shoulderscope #sleepwell #shoulderarthroscopy #upperextremity #arthroscopy #orthopedicsurgeon #handtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #orthopedicsurgeryresidency #physicianassistant #athletictrainer
@peterdenoblemd and @davidratliffmd collaborating on an arthroscopic Type V SLAP repair today.
#orthopedics #athletictrainer #slaptear #shouldersurgeon #upperextremity #arthroscopy #shouldersurgery #orthopedicsurgeon #physicaltherapy #workmanscomp #minimallyinvasive
COVID-19 cases are climbing all over New Jersey.
Our team here at @modernorthonj are taking ALL of the safety precautions necessary to ensure we can treat your #shoulderpain , #elbowpain , and #handpain in as safe an environment possible.
We also use #telehealth when we can, for things like X-ray or MRI reviews, or routine post-op check-ups.
Here are a few of the things we are doing here in the office to protect our patients and staff:
✅ Universal masking (staff all wear N95s).
✅ Social Distancing - patients wait in car prior to coming into exam rooms.
✅ Room cleaning in between EVERY patient - we have hired a dedicated staff member to exclusively focus on terminal cleaning after each and every patient visit.
✅ UV / HEPA filtration - We have installed a dedicated UV filter to kill airborne virus, and HEPA filters to capture and clean the air.
#powerhouseteam #orthopedics #shouldersurgery #handsurgery #wristsurgery #elbowsurgery
So thankful to get to do what I love and for everyone in Modern Orthopaedics. Wishing safety and health to everyone and your family, friends, and loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving! @davidratliffmd
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Most proximal humerus fractures heal. This fracture in a 70+ yo woman didn’t make any progress with healing for many months. With persistent pain and limited functioning, this was greatly impacting her life. The constant pain that she had preop quickly went away after surgery.
#shouldersurgery #shoulderreplacement #orthopedics #upperextremity
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