The Summit Medical Group Orthopedics Department is proud to welcome two orthopedic spine specialists, Dr. Kenneth Kopacz and Dr. Christopher Zarro, to our practice. Dr. Kopacz earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He has more than 25 years of experience in treating spinal conditions, having completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 1993. Dr. Zarro earned his bachelor's
How to Tell If Your Ankle Is Broken or Sprained
Your ankle hurts. It might be swollen and tender, and maybe you can't put weight on it. You might have heard a crack or a pop. Maybe you remember a specific injury to the ankle, or maybe it's gotten more painful over a period of weeks or months. Either way, you're pretty sure you've broken your ankle. Or is it sprained? Is there even a difference? Yes, there's a difference between a sprain and a break. Although they have many of the same symptoms, a sprain and a break—its medical term is
Baseball Overuse Injuries
Have you noticed that your fastball isn't quite so fast anymore? Do you have to run in from left field a little more in order to make a play at second base? Is your shoulder or elbow sore and painful after practices and games? If so, you're not alone. Baseball and softball are two of the most common sports for overuse injuries in high school and college athletics. And how many times have you heard of a major league pitcher needing Tommy John surgery? It happens often. Here's what you need to
Simple Tips For Avoiding Back Pain At Work
You might think of the office as a safe work environment. It's true that office work is safer than coal mining or high-rise construction work, but with all that sitting and computer use, an office environment can really do a number on your back. How the Office Hurts Your Back About 80 percent of people will have back pain at some point in their lives. Contrary to popular belief, scientific studies show little to no association between sitting and back pain. What sitting--especially sitting in
