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New Blood Test May Detect Early Stages of Osteoarthritis

It is often believed that osteoarthritis cannot be detected in its earliest stages, but a recent study has shown that a new blood test may be able to do just that. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that causes cartilage to break down, inflicting pain, swelling, and problems with joint movement in millions of individuals throughout the country. Not only is more »

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Can Alkaline Water Help You Heal?

There is an ongoing debate about whether alkaline water can be beneficial in assisting individuals with the healing processes of the body. Though it is suggested to have some health benefits, there is no scientific evidence to prove that alkaline water is of therapeutic value, specifically with bone health. Many people discuss the potential benefits of alkaline water as opposed more »

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Growth Plate Fractures: What are They?

Because their bones are still growing and strengthening, children are at increased risk for orthopedic injuries. A common injury sustained by children is known as a growth plate fracture. Growth plates are found at either end of the long bones of the body, such as the femur in the thigh and the bones in the forearms and hands. As the more »

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Joint Pain: Treatment Options Before Surgery

Pain in the joints can have a variety of causes. For some, the pain is caused by an impact, repetitive stress, or another injury. For others, chronic joint pain can be a symptom of a condition like arthritis. Joint pain can cause many debilitating short and long term effects, including impaired mobility and permanent damage to the joints. No matter more »

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Nutrition for the Female Athlete

Women who participate in sports work hard to improve their strength, endurance, and fitness levels. But, while we spend hours devoted to fitness, we often overlook an equally important component to athletic training: nutrition. Female athletes often fail to provide their bodies with the proper nutrition to match their performance output. Let’s sort through the trendy diets, bad advice, and more »

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From Morning Stiffness to Surgery

Millions of Americans suffer from from some degree of hip pain. You may have noticed a stiffness or discomfort in your hips in the morning, or experienced achiness or soreness after activities such as walking or jogging. This pain can be an early sign of hip arthritis. To understand hip arthritis, you must understand how the hip joint works. The more »

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Dr. Greller on Knee Replacement

Dr. Michael Greller was featured in an article in CentraState Medical Center’s magazine Healthy Directions. Dr. Greller’s education and training at leading institutions has given him the opportunity to treat professional athletes, high-level Division 1 college athletes, and high school athletes.  He now brings this level of expertise to Monmouth County.  He has served as the Team Physician for Saint more »

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Unmissable Fall Festivals in NJ

There is a crispness to the air, the leaves are changing, and visions of trick-or-treating are dancing in children’s eyes. Humidity is finally a fading memory, and snow and ice are a worry for another day.  Time to get outside and follow your orthopedic specialist’s advice to stay active as the weather cools. It’s fall in New Jersey, and we’ve more »

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The Link Between Chronic Pain and Nutrition

Chronic pain can come from any number of sources. Even knowing the source doesn’t always guarantee relief. Some chronic pain conditions can be exacerbated by nutritional issues; still others may be relieved to some degree by changes in dietary habits.  No food or drink can cure all pain, but what follows are some guidelines to follow that may improve the more »

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Jumper’s Knee: Prevention and Treatment

It’s no wonder that children are so often associated with running, jumping, and being active. There’s just something about that youthful energy that demands to be put into motion. However, active children and adolescents are also at risk of knee injuries, such as jumper’s knee, and may need to see an orthopedic specialist as a result. Jumper’s knee is a more »

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