Orthopedic Blogs

A Journey of REDISCOVERY Hip pain chipped away at the abilities that help make Annie Mueller who she is. Now pain-free after two hip replacements, she’s found herself again.For years, Annie, a 53-year-old intensive care nurse from Sicklerville, lived with increasing...

A Journey of REDISCOVERY Hip pain chipped away at the abilities that help make Annie Mueller who she is. Now pain-free after two hip replacements, she’s found herself again.For years, Annie, a 53-year-old intensive care nurse from Sicklerville, lived with increasing...

Dr. Thomas John On Hip Replacement Surgery & Recovery Health U Publication by Hackensack Meridian Health Spring 2019  “I want to get a hip replacement, but I am worried about how long it will take to recover. I have a vacation planned soon and want to make sure I...

At Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, our Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists have extensive experience and use the latest technologies to properly diagnose and treat shoulder arthritis.

Once an ACL tear has been diagnosed by the specialists at Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, it is treated using a step-by-step process which includes numerous treatment options.

At Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our shoulder specialists, Dr. Michael Gross, Dr. Michael Benke and Dr. Oscar Vazquez are experts in treating shoulder injuries. If you are having symptoms in your  shoulder, we encourage you to contact our office today to make an appointment at one of our convenient locations in Hackensack, Montclair, Emerson and Elmwood Park, NJ.

At Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our physicians have extensive experience with basketball related injuries and provide the latest technologies for early intervention and treatments.

The information in this article can be used to help patients prevent or identify overuse injuries. In the event that an overuse injury is sustained, an appointment with one of the orthopedic specialists at Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine should be scheduled so an official diagnosis can be made.

Sudden stops, cuts, and jumps are common causes of knee injuries among athletes.  While weightlifters perform few of these movements while working out, it doesn't mean they aren't at risk. Knee injuries in weightlifters usually occur when too much weight is lifted or...

Herniated Discs: The 5 Things You Need to KnowA herniated disc is one of the most common causes of neck or back pain in adults, but many are not sure whether their neck or back pain is just a strain or something more serious. Knowing herniated disc symptoms can help...

Cortisone Injections and Sports Injuries: What You Need to Know Sports injuries sometimes need to be treated as quickly as possible so an athlete can return to competition. Or in some cases, sports injuries do not respond to nonsurgical treatment options but are not...

Common Knee Injuries That May Require Arthroscopic Surgery At Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, arthroscopic knee surgery is used whenever possible because it has a shorter recovery than traditional open incision knee surgery. There is also less surgical trauma...

Dr. Thomas John On Hip Replacement Surgery & Recovery Health U Publication by Hackensack Meridian Health Spring 2019  “I want to get a hip replacement, but I am worried about how long it will take to recover. I have a vacation planned soon and want to make sure I...

If The Shoe Fits By Dr. Michael Gross Whether you are a hard-core runner or a novice, choosing a good running shoe is essential for preventing injury and helping you enjoy your running. When running, your foot absorbs up to four times your body weight every time your...

Overuse injuries are impairments caused by repeated trauma to the tissues over time. The human body is very resilient and it can adapt to most repeated stress over time; however, if that stress occurs more frequently than the body can handle, or if it increases more rapidly than the body is able to adjust, then an injury occurs. These injuries are called overuse injuries.

Herniated Discs: The 5 Things You Need to KnowA herniated disc is one of the most common causes of neck or back pain in adults, but many are not sure whether their neck or back pain is just a strain or something more serious. Knowing herniated disc symptoms can help...