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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.

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,...

How is Arthritis in the Hand Treated?

How is Arthritis in the Hand Treated?

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,...

What Are The Most Common Types Of Shoulder Surgeries?

What Are The Most Common Types Of Shoulder Surgeries?

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...

Common Types Of Hand Surgeries

Common Types Of Hand Surgeries

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...

How Long Is Recovery From Carpal Tunnel Surgery?

A Doctors answer to Common Orthopedic Questions ✅ ALL CONTENT is MEDICALLY REVIEWED BYOUR BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC doctors. How long is recovery from carpal tunnel surgery? @peterdenoblemd Part 3 #postop #carpaltunnelsyndrome #carpaltunnelsurgery ♬ original sound -...

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