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...

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.

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

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.

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.

The Board Certified Pain Management Specialists at Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine utilize the latest advancements to treat patients who have pain that has not responded to conservative treatment options, such as Physical Therapy or medication.

The Orthopedic, Spine and Sports Medicine Specialists at Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine strive to provide patients with the best treatment options. The two newest treatment options we offer for orthopedic and sports injuries are mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.  These and other similar treatments are often referred to as “Regenerative Medicine”.

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...

As fall sports gear up to full speed, enough cannot be said about concussions: What they are; how to recognize one; what to do when an athlete has one; and how to prevent them. What is a concussion? Concussions in athletes at all levels – from professional to high...

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.

From the repeated pounding on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion experienced during court sports, athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries. Whether you participate in sports regularly or are just a “weekend warrior,” you need to be in the...