A gradual ache and morning stiffness at the back of the ankle tell a different story than a sudden pop during a sprint, jump, or quick change of direction. Achilles tendonitis usually develops from repeated stress, while a ruptured Achilles tendon is a partial or complete tear that often happens abruptly. For patients across New Jersey,
Achilles Tendonitis vs. Achilles Tendon Rupture: What’s the Difference? Read More »
New pain in a hip or knee that was replaced years ago can raise an immediate question: Is something wrong with the implant? It is not always that simple. Steven Mennona, MD, a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with clinical interests that include revision joint replacement and periprosthetic fractures, evaluates complex joint problems with our
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After an injury or operation, you may hear that therapy is part of recovery without knowing whether that means physical therapy, occupational therapy, or both. Our physical and occupational therapy team at OIBortho works with patients across New Jersey and stays in communication with our physicians and surgeons as rehabilitation progresses. The team includes licensed
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A finger that catches, clicks, or briefly gets stuck can turn simple tasks like opening a jar, typing, or gripping a steering wheel into a nuisance. At OIBortho, our hand and wrist team treats trigger finger in patients throughout Central and South New Jersey. Brian M. Katt, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with Duke
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A hot New Jersey day can make a normal walk, game, or workout feel much harder on your muscles. A beach day, tennis match, pickleball game, yardwork, or training session may feel manageable at first, then suddenly bring on a painful cramp. Across New Jersey, OIBortho offers orthopaedic urgent care and sports medicine support for activity-related injuries. Our team
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Knee pain on stairs can be frustrating because it shows up during such a routine part of the day. You may feel it under the kneecap, along the inside of the knee, around the front of the joint, or deep inside when going down steps. For New Jersey knee care, OIBortho offers knee treatment from board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic
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OIBorthoNOW gives OIBortho patients direct access to orthopaedic guidance — any time of day, any day of the week. No appointment. No waiting room. No ER. Something hurt? Don’t wait until Monday. Available 24/7. Average response: 3 minutes. The Problem With Getting Hurt After Hours It’s Saturday night. Your knee is swollen after a fall.
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Pickleball is fun, social, and easy to start, which is exactly why so many adults are playing more often. The quick stops, pivots, lunges, and overhead shots can also put stress on joints and soft tissue. If pain starts to interrupt your game, OIBortho offers sports medicine care in New Jersey from board-certified orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical
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Stairs, yardwork, workouts, and long walks can feel different as your body changes with age. Sore knees, stiff hips, shoulder irritation, or back discomfort may become more noticeable when the muscles around those joints are not giving them enough support. For adults across New Jersey, OIBortho offers physical therapy and orthopaedic care for joint pain, arthritis, injury, and mobility
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Joint pain can make everyday activities more difficult. Whether you’re dealing with knee pain when walking, hip pain that keeps you up at night, or shoulder pain that limits your movement, it can be hard to know when it’s time to seek medical attention. That’s why OIBortho offers the Joint Score Tool, a simple online
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