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Our hands are indispensable tools that are in nearly constant use, allowing us to perform hundreds of everyday functions at home, work and play. Our hands are intricate and delicate, yet we rarely…

Your knees are vital to your abilities to walk, run, sit and perform countless other actions. They need to be in good condition for optimal mobility. Knee pain comes and goes. But if the hurt is…

Your shoulder is one of your body’s largest and most complex joints. It plays a key role in making upper body movement possible. Its joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits…

As the years pass and the body begins to age, it starts to show signs of wear and tear, resulting in, among other ailments, arthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints, causing…

Exercise increases the well-being of your heart and muscles. But did you know that it’s also excellent for your bones? Sturdy bones reduce your risk of a fracture or break and, as you age, help…

All older Americans need to maintain the density and strength of their bones. Fifty percent of women and 25 percent of men ages 50 and older break a bone due to osteoporosis. But fear not. There…

The orthopedist at Nutley Orthopaedic Group is a doctor who’s specially trained to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the entire musculoskeletal system, which comprises our joints, bones,…

Whether you’re a weightlifter, tennis player, gardener, or the parent of a newborn, you’re giving your shoulders quite a workout. Our shoulders are responsible for many of the athletic…

The human body changes with age, and it’s frequently not for the better. Your knees are among your most important and frequently used joints. If your knees ache when you perform even the most…

How often do you use your hands? Probably every waking hour! Each of these hand-working extremities has 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, and more than 100 ligaments and tendons. And because…

Countless people suffering from “bad knees” were relieved when, in the early 1970s, surgeons started performing knee replacements. The doctors said that the implants would last for about…

According to the Arthritis Foundation, most Americans who have their hips replaced are between the ages of 50 and 80.  The majority of the surgeries are due to degenerative arthritis…