Antibiotic Prophylaxis after Total Joint Replacement (TJR)

“Hey Doc, how come you’re prescribing antibiotics for me prior to dental work, when my dentist told me that is an old practice?” The use of antibiotics as prophylaxis, disease prevention agent, prior to dental work on patients after a total joint replacement (TJR), has been an issue of confusion among patients, doctors and dentists. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons recommend coverage more »

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New Options in Total Joint Replacement (TJR)

Worldwide, over 1.2 million total joints are being done each year. Approximately, 800,000 of these total joints are done in the US alone. Americans are therefore the biggest consumers of this very successful technology. Traditionally, TJR is done in a hospital set up because most patients undergoing TJR are the elderly with medical comorbidities (the presence of other illness like more »

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Health and Wellness: Sports Nutrition

Sports medicine is a major focus at AOSMI: our professionals are trained to handle a wide range of sports injury cases and share insights about treatment as well as prevention. Over a long history of success in the field, we’ve found that the right information can ensure athletes stay in top form throughout the season. Some of the most basic more »

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Occupational Therapy for Workplace Health

Maintaining optimal health in the workplace is key to success: a comfortable employee will be more committed to tasks at work and more productive overall. With the right information and expertise, any employee can prevent the majority of occupational health concerns such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Still, accidents in the workplace can occur, and even injuries sustained outside more »

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Prepare for Common Sports Injury Conditions

Sports injury is a serious concern for today’s athletes. While careful engagement in athletic activity can prevent almost all injuries, some accidents still occur. No one wants to lose the opportunity to play a favorite sport or contribute to a team, so many athletes take extensive steps to educate themselves. The right information can make all the difference: in a more »

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In Motion: Don’t Let Turf Toe Linger

 Turf toe, or sprain of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (MTP), can be one of the most painful and debilitating injuries an athlete can face. The condition was originally described in 1976 by Bowers and Martin at the University of West Virginia, where they noted an average of 5.4 turf toe injuries per season among football players. 1 In 1990, more »

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Tai Chi in Physical Therapy

AOSMI is a foremost authority not only in orthopedic surgery and treatment, but also in comprehensive, holistic health and wellness techniques. Our professionals combine the latest methodologies from the medical community with traditional practices. One of the most effective means for us to help patients maintain balance and ease the symptoms of conditions like arthritis is Tai Chi. Tai Chi more »

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Physical Therapy Resources for Athletes

The spring season is a fantastic time for athletes in our region: with winter giving way to longer days and warmer weather, sports enthusiasts both professional and recreational can spend more time enjoying athletic pursuits. Conducting some basic research and continuing to develop sports medicine expertise is a smart choice for anyone engaged in spring athletics, from individual players to more »

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Dr. Michael J. Greller, MD, FAAOS Listed Among RateMDs Top 10 Doctors in Freehold, NJ

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute has enjoyed positive testimonials and patient reviews since the founding of the practice, but recent months and an influx of new patients into the community have brought even more gratitude to the office. Many of our professionals have enjoyed high ratings across multiple sites and earned accolades for their talent and dedication to better more »

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Start This Season with Sports Medicine Expertise

With spring approaching, outdoor sports will soon arrive in communities across the country. Organized leagues and team sports are already making preparations for an amazing season, while individual athletes are warming up to get into competitive shape for spring and summer activity. Outdoor sports are some of the most rewarding activities for any participant, providing an opportunity for exercise as more »

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