With winter upon us, many people participate in activities such as snow skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. The very conditions that make these activities possible and enjoyable, reduced friction, also make falls and injuries very common. Winter sports injuries get a lot of attention at hospital emergency rooms and doctor’s offices, and include sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures (broken bones). READ MORE.
When 6-year-old Emily of Freehold was treated at the CentraState Pediatric ER for a broken arm, she was very upset and depressed. Dr. Alan Nasar, the father of four young children and the orthopedist who is treating Emily, found a way to bring the sparkle back in Emily’s eyes. He put glitter on her cast. READ MORE.