Quick Answer: 10-20 Minutes Myth: Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery it is a longer surgery that requires patients to go under general anesthesia. This is incorrect! At Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey, we perform carpal tunnel release surgery with local anesthesia,...
Treatment options vary based on the type of arthritis, stage of arthritis, how many joints are affected, your age, activity level, the hand affected (if it’s your dominant hand), and other existing medical conditions. Relief is usually found by splinting/bracing,...
Are you experiencing recurrent pain when performing specific activities? Perhaps you’ve muscle weakness or a limited range of motion when moving your upper arm. If that sounds familiar, then you’re probably experiencing a rotator cuff injury or problem. There are...
The shoulders are the most commonly injured joint in the body. Fortunately, modern medicine has enabled us to treat many of the different types of injuries shoulders can undergo. We’ll describe the most common types of shoulder surgery: The type of injury, the types...
Humans are one of the few species with opposable thumbs! Your hands and wrist are incredibly complex; they’re made up of intricate bones, tendons, and tissues, all working together to help you perform the work you do every day. It’s hard to imagine your life without...
