Monroe Township, New Jersey
Thumb Fusion Surgery Performed in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
A thumb fusion is a surgical procedure that may be considered to address very severe osteoarthritis in the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. The CMC joint, which is located at the point where the metacarpal bone of the thumb attaches to the trapezium bone of the wrist, facilitates a motion called opposition, in which the thumb moves into the palm. How Does ...
Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition that causes the normally supple layer of tissue beneath the skin of the palm and fingers to slowly stiffen. As the tissue hardens and loses flexibility, one or more fingers may curl upward toward the palm into a perpetually bent position. The exact causes of Dupuytren’s contracture are unknown. To date, researchers have not ...
Tennis Elbow Treatment in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
Are you experiencing pain and tenderness in and around your elbow? It could be tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), a painful condition that develops when the elbow tendons are overburdened. Oftentimes, the discomfort stems from the point where the forearm tendons attach to the bony bump on the elbow (the lateral epicondyle). The pain may also radiate down the forearm into ...
Radial Tunnel Syndrome Treatment in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
Radial tunnel syndrome occurs when the radial nerve, one of three main nerves in the arm, becomes irritated, usually at the point where it passes through the radial tunnel in the elbow. The irritation can result from repetitive arm movements, such as pushing and pulling; repetitive hand movements, such as gripping and pinching; or repetitive wrist movements, such as bending ...
Treatment for Tendinitis of the Knee From Joint Specialists in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
Tendinitis of the knee is very common among athletes and other active individuals. This painful overuse injury occurs when a knee tendon – a flexible band of tissue that connects muscle to bone – is stretched repeatedly through the same movement performed over a long period of time. Pain and swelling can occur as the inflamed tendon transfers the pull ...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Treatment From Sports Medicine Specialists in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
An ACL tear is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, one of four key ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. This type of injury can occur if the knee is twisted, bent sideways, or straightened beyond its normal limits. When an ACL tear occurs, a “pop” or “snap” may be heard or felt, followed by knee pain and swelling ...
Minimally Invasive Partial Knee Replacement for Residents of Freehold, NJ
Knee pain can significantly inhibit your mobility and lower your quality of life, but the professionals at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute may have a solution. Our team of world-class, board-certified surgeons can perform minimally invasive partial knee replacement surgery for residents of Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, who want to alleviate their knee pain and begin the ...
Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Performed in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
Chronic ankle pain is frequently caused by arthritis. Unlike knee and hip arthritis, which often result from age-related wear and tear on joint cartilage and bone surfaces, ankle arthritis usually develops after a trauma, such as a fall, collision, or direct blow that fractures a bone in the lower leg. A total ankle replacement may be performed to relieve pain ...
Knee Arthritis Treatment in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
At Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, we provide top-of-the-line knee arthritis treatment for residents of Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, who want to alleviate their pain and achieve a better quality of life. Arthritis of the knee involves inflammation of the knee joint, and there are three common types: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis of ...
Treatment for Chronic Tendon Disease (Chronic Tendonitis) in Freehold & Monroe Township, NJ
Tendons are rope-like bundles or bands of strong, smooth fibers that attach muscle to bone. They are designed to withstand tension and transfer force from the muscle to the bone to produce the movement of joints. Occasionally, with repetitive or prolonged activities, forceful exertion, awkward or static postures, or localized mechanical stress, tendon fibers can tear apart in much the ...
