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Patricia W.

Dr. Greller I personally know you are an extremely good surgeon. You care about the whole person. That is a great quality in a doctor. Your P.T. department proves that. Peter’s the best. My going from the hospital after my knee replacement to them was the best thing I did. I’d do it again. No regrets! I am so grateful more »

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What You Need to Know About Ankle Sprains

The foot and ankle are an extremely complex structure that allows us to adapt to the forces of the ground and propels us forward. The bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons work intricately together to allow for shock absorption and motion. Unfortunately, such a finely tuned system ends up overused, causing foot and ankle pain. The most common condition affecting more »

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Rose K

Dr. Cozzarelli, I want to thank you for doing such a wonderful job on my shoulder and giving me my arm back! I pretty much can do everything now with only a few adjustments. Thank you again. Yours sincerely, Rose K

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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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Wayne – Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Wayne talks about his experience with reverse total shoulder replacement surgery. His surgery was performed by Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) in Freehold, NJ. Wayne worked with physical therapy and achieved excellent motion and function as seen 5 weeks after his surgery.

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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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