Reduce Weight, Reduce the Arthritic Knee Pain
Orthopedics
Many aging Americans are both overweight and burdened by arthritis of the knees.
Orthopedics
Whether the result of injury, arthritis or other condition, pain can have a direct impact on our ability to function. Find out how well you’re managing pain and to what degree it limits your daily activities by taking a short health assessment. In doing so, you’ll learn more about what specifically causes pain, the risk of recurrence and recommendations to reduce and prevent it. Take the quiz now >Orthopedics Programs and Screenings
Education and prevention can keep you and your loved ones healthy. We invite you to take advantage of the programs, support groups and screenings available.
Arthritis Support Group
Arthritis patients can receive mutual education and encouragement.
Fourth Tuesday of every month; 10:30 to 11:30am
This group meets from March through December.
242 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ
For more information, please call 973-831-5367.
Orthopedics Articles
Bone Drug 'Holiday' May Raise Fracture Risk
Orthopedics
Osteoporosis patients who take "holidays" from bisphosphonate drugs are at increased risk for fractures, a new study finds.
More Doubt Cast on Surgery for Spinal Compression Fractures
Orthopedics
In a new study, a widely used form of spinal surgery was no more effective than placebo in treating spinal fracture pain for people with osteoporosis.