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Bunions: Bigger Than They Look

At the simplest level, bunions are a deformed growth in a bone at the base of the big toe. Aside from being visually unattractive, bunions can make it almost unbearable to wear shoes, walk any real distance or carry on with your usual activities. As summer approaches us, many are looking down and feeling the pain. Perhaps you are in more »

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Meet Brian and See What a Successful Hip Replacement Looks Like!

Before signing on for major orthopedic surgery, most people need to have 100 percent confidence in their orthopedic specialist and the capabilities of the New Jersey orthopedic surgeons in charge of the surgery. Without such a confidence, the event can be nearly traumatic. Sure, you can sit down with any one of your orthopedic specialists and discuss their confidence in more »

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Tips for Better Spine Health

Back injuries can be devastating to your day-to-day living. The spine is literally the backbone of everything you do. When it comes to spine injuries that require an orthopedic specialist, we cannot control unforeseen accidents or collisions. We do our best to stay safe during sports. We warm up before diving into a game of football. We stretch before heading more »

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Narcissa – Hip Surgery

Narcissa has an extensive history with regards to hip problems treated by Drs. Greller and Nasar. She had a successful treatment for avascular necrosis of the hip and a few years later had a hip arthroscopy for relief of hip impingement. Narcissa is recorded speaking with Dr. Greller discussing her history. She is very grateful for the compassionate care that 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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Extending the Life of Your Artificial Hip

A partial or complete hip replacement is usually the last option offered to patients. A litany of less invasive treatments and solutions are offered by New Jersey orthopedic surgeons before a hip replacement is even considered. That said, there are times when the situation calls for it. Thankfully, technology has advanced considerably and these procedures are not nearly as traumatic more »

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Is Carpal Tunnel Threatening Your Job?

Most of us take for granted how important our wrists and hands are. We give them very little thought as long as they are not causing pain or discomfort. We rarely consider the toll our lives take on these joints and muscles. It’s not until we suddenly find ourselves having trouble gripping a door handle or completing our day to more »

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Brian – Mini Incision Hip Replacement

Brian is filmed in the hospital 2 days after hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Alan Nasar. He participated in our rapid recovery program. Brian talks about his experience and demonstrates his ability to get around on his own with ease.

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Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

What is Avascular Necrosis? Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a disabling and painful condition that can affect many bones in your body, most commonly in the hip and knee joints. Also known as osteonecrosis or “bone rot”, it is caused by a loss of blood supply and subsequent injury to the bone. Certain anatomical areas are more susceptible to this process more »

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