Monroe Township, New Jersey
Clavicle Fracture Treatment in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
Also known as the collarbone, the clavicle is a solid, S-shaped bone that connects the breastplate (sternum) to the bony point of the shoulder blade (acromion). Due to its location, the clavicle receives any forces sustained by the shoulder, such as a fall onto an outstretched arm. For this reason, clavicle fractures are very common. Signs of a Clavicle Fracture ...
Advanced Cartilage Repair Procedures Performed in Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ
Articular cartilage is a flexible tissue that covers the moving surfaces of a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide smoothly against each other with minimal friction. Through sudden trauma or gradual wear and tear, cartilage can become damaged. Some common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, instability, and reduced range of motion. Cartilage does not heal well on its ...
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 ...
