1. What is a herniated disc? Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae (or bones) that are stacked on top of each other. A cushion-like piece of cartilage called an “intervertebral disc” lies between each vertebra. Think of the disc like a tire with a hole full of gelatin. The rubbery part is the “annulus” and the gelatin is more »
Workers’ compensation provides medical treatment, wage replacement and permanent disability compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses, and death benefits to dependents of workers who have died as a result of their employment. The law requires that all New Jersey employers, not covered by Federal programs, have workers’ compensation coverage or be approved for self-insurance. What to do more »
Can You Benefit from Cartilage Replacement Surgery? Chances are you probably won’t give much thought to the protective cartilage that cushions your bones until it wears down to the point that it becomes raw and painful. Each year, thousands of people must undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage because the pain interferes with their daily lives. Repair usually means shaving more »
The Advantages of Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Minimally invasive surgery has gained popularity in recent years due to advances in surgical methods and cutting-edge medical technology. When it comes to knee surgery options, physicians and patients alike find that minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is one of the best alternatives to knee replacement procedures of the past. Making smaller more »
Gary Gelman interviews Alan Nasar MD and Brian Mason DPT for CentraState’s Healthwatch. Topics include advances in joint replacement surgery, pain management and rehabilitation… WATCH VIDEO
Dr. Alan Nasar hosts a webinar about joint replacement and alternative therapies to relieve pain. WATCH WEBINAR .
Are you experiencing knee pain? Swelling or weakness? Sports Injury? Previous ligament damage? Dr. Greg Berkowitz hosts a webinar about cartilage repair. WATCH WEBINAR .
Dr. Nasar performs a Zimmer knee replacement using Patient Specific Instrumentation (PSI) custom cutting guides. The surgical video is narrated and demonstrates the technique. PSI guides are fabricated based on pre-operative MRI’s of the patient’s knee. They are custom made for each patient. Bone resections for the arthroplasty are planned in advance and built into the custom guides.
Dr. Berkowitz and Dr. Nasar perform a Carticel Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation procedure. This involves culturing and growing the patient’s own cartilage cells and implanting the cells into the knee to restore healthy cartilage.
Summer is a time for fun. The sun is shining and there are countless outdoor activities for you to enjoy. Whether your activity of choice is swimming, running, or cycling, it is important to know how to enjoy yourself safely, as increased exercise often leads to increased chance of injury. The following tips will help you get the most out more »
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