Combatting obesity is a challenge for many patients. It becomes more important if you need total knee or total hip replacement surgery. Even though you may feel healthy at your current weight, a patient with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 is more likely to experience serious complications both during and after surgery than a patient of normal weight. However, you can take steps before your procedure to minimize these risks. How to Calculate BMI BMI is an estimate of body fat based on
Introducing the NovoStitch® Pro Meniscal Repair System
Meniscus injuries are one of the most common knee problems—and sources of knee pain—in the United States, affecting more than one million people every year. Now, patients of Summit Medical Group Orthopedics have a new option for repairing a meniscus tear: the Ceterix® Orthopaedics NovoStitch® Pro Meniscal Repair System. “The NovoStitch Pro has been of great benefit to my practice and my patients,” says David Abrutyn, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Summit
Rotator Cuff Tears With Dr. Pinkowsky
Shoulder pain is a very common ailment in the American population. Up to a third of people in the United States experience shoulder pain, and rotator cuff tears are one of the most common sources of that pain. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder and help it to move in many directions. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but its ability to move comes at the cost of stability. Surgical repair of the rotator cuff is a frequently performed
SMG Specialists Participate in Annual MASES Meeting
Summit Medical Group is proud to announce that SMG Orthorthopedics’ shoulder and elbow specialists Eric Black, MD, and Matthew Garberina, MD, participated in a panel discussion at the 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society (MASES) Meeting on September 7, 2018. Drs. Black and Garberina were selected to present on a panel entitled, Rotator Cuff Tears in the 67-Year-Old: What’s in the Toolbox? due to their experience and expertise in repairing rotator cuff tears. They presented to an
Partial Knee Replacement With Dr. Rombough
You’ve been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, which is the wearing away of articular cartilage—the cartilage that wraps the ends of bones in a joint and helps them glide smoothly together. Your orthopedic surgeon is recommending a knee replacement to alleviate your pain and stiffness. However, before you go under the knife, you should ask if you’re a candidate for a partial knee replacement. What’s the difference between a partial knee replacement and a total knee replacement? How do you
September 20, 2018: Ankle and Foot Injuries for Athletes
Please join Summit Medical Group podiatric surgeon, Dr. Andre D. Ross, on September 20, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Livingston Public Library for a lecture entitled "Ankle and Foot Injuries for Athletes." Foot and ankle injuries are very common for active people and all types of athletes. As sports specialization increases, and extended practice hours and participation on multiple teams become commonplace at a younger age, the risk of injury or developing an ongoing condition becomes greater. Learn
