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Get Moving Away From Arthritic Pain!
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is inflammation in one or more bone joints often resulting in stiffness, pain, swelling and can...

Just as a tire on a car wears down over time, so can the hip joint
Hip pain can sometimes be more than a nuisance. Being aware of these signs can be important in maintaining your physical health.
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Sidelined Podcast – Ep. 1 | Hip Injuries
In this episode of Sidelined we talk with orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Jonathan Hersch. We delve into hip...

Diagnostic Options in Your Hands
In-office arthroscopy can be an alternative to MRI study in some joint injury cases
For a long-time, the go-to for diagnosis of...

Sports Injuries: Fractures and Contusions
When deciphering between contact sports injuries vs. non-contact sports injuries, finding the distinction between overuse vs....

Common Questions about Platelet Rich Plasma
During the last several years, biologic treatments have been emerging in the treatment of orthopaedic injuries and degenerative...

Rotator Cuff Injuries | A Look into the Symptoms and Treatments
Rotator cuff injuries are the most frequent causes of shoulder pain and aren’t necessarily caused by an injury. Most often rotator...

The Menisci: What To Know.
The human body is fascinating. Through millions of years, it has evolved to function as efficient and effective as possible. One of the...

Don’t Be A Pain In The Hip!
Femoracetabular Impingement
Hip pain has become a hot topic in Orthopaedics over the last 10 years. Our understanding of the hip anatomy...

I broke my clavicle – now what?
The clavicle, or collarbone, is one of the most commonly fractured bones. It represents 5% of all fractures and represents up to 45% of all...