Hiking Safety 101

Walking on the treadmill in the gym, confined to the indoors, can get boring very fast. In order to make exercise a habit, it has to be enjoyable and fun. Hiking is a fantastic way to increase cardiovascular exercise while soaking in the fresh air and sunshine of the outdoors. The uneven surface of an outdoor trail engages more muscle more »

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Hip Replacement: Nonsurgical Alternatives

Hip replacement is a highly invasive procedure that requires patients to remain in the hospital for up to a week in most cases. It is unsurprising that many individuals who have been recommended to undergo full or partial hip replacement look to alternative methods of treatment. The surgery may be recommended for individuals who are suffering chronic pain in the more »

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Skiing and Snowboarding After Joint Replacement Surgery: Is it Right for You?

As the temperature drops, most New Jersey residents groan at the prospect of snow shoveling, ice salting, and increased heating bills. But for some, the frigid weather conditions mean one exciting thing–skiing and snowboarding season has arrived! Unfortunately, many winter sports enthusiasts are limited in their ability to partake in these activities due to a recent joint replacement surgery.   more »

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Joint Replacement: Treatment Options

Arthritis is one of the most common reasons patients reach out to our experts for advice and treatment. This painful and sometimes debilitating condition wears away the smooth cartilage that lines the body’s joints. Without this cartilage, joints cannot move as smoothly, restricting the body’s mobility and sometimes causing pain or discomfort. Arthritis most commonly affects the hips, knees, and more »

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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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AOSMI’s Dr. Alan Nasar, MD, FAAOS Earns Perfect Healthgrades Score

All of AOSMI’s talented professionals have earned recent accolades across multiple rating and review sites as grateful patients share their success stories. These positive testimonials inspire and encourage each of our orthopedic specialists to strive for even greater achievements and work to improve the practice’s high standard of quality care. Among the best-reviewed physicians at AOSMI is Dr. Alan S. more »

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Cartilage Restoration: The Modern Joint Pain Solution

Joint pain is not only a common condition in the United States: it can also be a serious hindrance in athletic activity as well as everyday life. An estimated two million Americans experience joint pain associated with cartilage injuries each year. Cartilage injuries can be debilitating; historically, standard surgical options have only offered limited and temporary relief. Only the most more »

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Preserving Optimal Joint Health: Help from Orthopedic Specialists

Our body’s joints are among its most important features. Connecting the body’s bones to facilitate healthy locomotion, joints enable a high degree of mobility and allow us to complete everyday tasks and enjoy active recreation. Though highly capable, joints are delicate and require careful maintenance to stay in optimal condition. The wear and tear of regular motion as well as more »

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Dr. Nasar Speaks to Community About Exercise and Joint Preservation

The orthopedic specialists at AOSMI often go out into their local community to share their expertise. Recently Dr. Nasar helped spread the word on the importance of joint preservation and physical activity at the Freehold Senior Center. The event, which was attended by Dana Higley from the Joint Center and Samaris Tassinaro from The Manor, covered topics like arthritis, diet, exercise more »

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