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Welcome to our orthopedics blog! Our experienced specialists provide informative articles and tips on orthopedic medicine and surgery, from joint replacement to sports injuries. Whether you’re a patient or a healthcare professional, our blog is a valuable resource for everyone.

Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery

Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery

If you are among the roughly 1 million Americans projected to undergo knee replacement surgery this year, you're not alone in wondering what to expect from the recovery process. How long will it be before you regain your mobility, and what will it take to get back to...

Signs You Need Hip Replacement Surgery

Signs You Need Hip Replacement Surgery

You may not realize how much you rely on your hips until they begin to deteriorate. With a damaged or diseased hip joint, routine tasks such as standing up from a chair, bending over to tie your shoes, or walking short distances may become difficult or excruciatingly...

How Serious Is Spinal Decompression Surgery?

How Serious Is Spinal Decompression Surgery?

Spinal decompression surgery is considered a major surgical procedure - but it's also well-established, extensively researched, and generally very safe when performed by a trained spine specialist. While it's natural to feel intimidated by the possibility of...

7 Proven Plantar Fasciitis Stretches To Relieve Heel Pain Fast

7 Proven Plantar Fasciitis Stretches To Relieve Heel Pain Fast

Struggling with heel pain first thing in the morning or after periods of physical activity? The underlying cause could be plantar fasciitis - a common condition that develops when repeated stress damages the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the...

Is There An Alternative To Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Is There An Alternative To Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Advances in shoulder replacement surgery have made the procedure safer, quicker, more popular, and more effective than ever before - especially for individuals with a severely damaged shoulder joint. However, shoulder replacement isn't the only solution for shoulder...

3 Ways To Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs

3 Ways To Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs

You're lifting the canoe onto your car's roof rack when you feel it again—that pain and weakness through your shoulder and down your arm. Rubbing your shoulder joint, you wonder what on earth is going on and how you're going to address it. If you’re experiencing...

Acute Vs. Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears

Acute Vs. Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears

Shoulder pain can be a common day-to-day occurrence. We’ve all experienced it at some point. However, if that pain lingers for a long time and affects your life on a day-to-day basis, it may be a sign there’s a bigger problem.  A rotator cuff tear is the most common...

What Doctor To See For Shoulder Pain?

What Doctor To See For Shoulder Pain?

The Quick Answer: Most orthopaedic surgeons choose to focus on a specific area of the body. This is known as their sub-specialty. If experiencing chronic shoulder pain, it’s best to see an Orthopaedic shoulder specialist who focuses and specializes on Upper Extremity...

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?

The shoulder is held in place by a group of four muscles and tendons, called a rotator cuff, which covers and protects the humerus and lets you raise and move your arm. Pain in your shoulder can have many causes. Below, you’ll find common conditions that cause...

What Does A Torn Rotator Cuff Feel Like?

What Does A Torn Rotator Cuff Feel Like?

It’s a bit tricky, as research shows that over 50% of people with rotator cuff tears do not feel any symptoms. However, symptoms may appear over time if the tear gets worse. When symptoms are present, they typically present as shoulder pain, weakness, and...

How Long Does Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Take?

How Long Does Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Take?

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,...