Winter brings beautiful snowy landscapes, but it also brings hazardous conditions that increase the risk of slips and falls. These accidents can cause serious injuries, especially to joints like the knees, wrists, hips, and ankles.
At Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics (OIBO), our experienced team provides orthopedic care to help you stay mobile and healthy throughout the season. We serve patients at our locations in Edison, Red Bank, Freehold, Wall, Brick, Toms River, Lacey, and Manahawkin, New Jersey.
Winter conditions create a perfect storm for accidents that can lead to serious joint injuries. Here are some common causes:
Injuries such as wrist fractures from breaking a fall, knee injuries from twisting, or hip fractures from direct impact can take weeks or months to heal, so it’s worth it to focus on prevention strategies.
Taking small steps to improve your safety can greatly reduce your risk of falling. Here are some practical tips:
For athletes, warming up properly and avoiding icy areas during winter workouts can also help prevent injuries.
If a fall does occur, don’t ignore pain or stiffness in joints like your hips, knees, or wrists. Injuries in these areas require proper evaluation to prevent long-term issues.
With convenient locations in Edison, Red Bank, and other New Jersey towns, OIBO specializes in diagnosing and treating joint injuries with conservative or surgical options. To schedule a consultation, call 732-800-9000 today.
Patients deserve personalized, outcome-driven care provided by physicians who genuinely care about them. As medicine has become more corporate and transactional, OrthoNJ prioritizes exceptional doctor/patient relationships. This is why we say we have The Power to Put Patients First.
Patients deserve personalized, outcome-driven care provided by physicians who genuinely care about them. As medicine has become more corporate and transactional, OrthoNJ prioritizes exceptional doctor/patient relationships. This is why we say we have The Power to Put Patients First.
Patients deserve personalized, outcome-driven care provided by physicians who genuinely care about them. As medicine has become more corporate and transactional, OrthoNJ prioritizes exceptional doctor/patient relationships. This is why we say we have The Power to Put Patients First.