What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Physicians at Advanced Orthopedics perform minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery using small cameras equipped with fiber-optic light technology to view damaged joints on a monitor screen. Inserted through a tiny incision in the skin that is less than one centimeter in size, these cameras allow arthroscopic surgeons to trim torn knee meniscus, repair rotator cuff injuries, treat bursitis of the shoulder and restore more »

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Three Ways to Destroy Your Knees

Any orthopedic specialist will confirm that the vast majority of the knee injuries they see on a daily basis could either have been prevented in the first place or treated earlier to prevent serious injury. Unless the idea of joint replacement surgery seems like a good time for you, read on to learn the three most common ways knees can more »

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Can You Benefit from Cartilage Replacement Surgery?

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 »

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The Advantages of Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery

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 »

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Zimmer PSI Knee Replacement

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.

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Summer Safety Tips

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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Winterize Your Body and Protect Yourself From Pain

This may be the age of global warming, but winter still means cold, snow, and ice. These three factors alone are responsible for an increased incidence of injuries reported from December to March. Slipping, falling, and throwing your back out while shoveling snow are very common complaints in my practice during the winter months. The good news is, with a more »

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Arthroscopic Treatment of Knee Injuries

The knee joint is the most easily injured joint and with so many parts working together to provide mobility and speed, injuries can occur. In the past, many athletes and others simply learned to live with their knee pain. Today these individuals have a wide variety of medical treatments and surgical procedures as options. READ MORE.

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Case Of The Quarter

William Ward is already on his feet well into the rehabilitation process following the total replacement of his left knee on November 20th. William, who retired from the Freehold Police Department in 2005, received the first fully cementless, minimally invasive, total knee replacement using trabecular metal technology in the history of the CentraState Medical Center in Freehold New Jersey. READ more »

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