Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis of the knee. It can cause pain, difficulty walking, going up and down stairs, swelling and inflammation, sleep disturbances and even knee deformities. There is no cure for the degeneration caused by osteoarthritis, but knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is a solution with a success rate for more than 90 percent of patients. That means that 90 percent of people who have a knee replaced experience improved knee function and a reduction in
Dr. Black Honored by Arthritis Foundation
Please join Summit Medical Group Orthopedics in congratulating our own Dr. Eric Black. The Arthritis Foundation named Dr. Black Orthopedist of the Year in New Jersey. Dr. Black and the other winners will be celebrated at the Arthritis Foundation’s Evening of Honors, which “acknowledges leaders in the advancement of research and awareness for the management, prevention and cure of arthritis, the most common cause of disability in the United States,” according to the Arthritis Foundation. The
Dr. Garberina Shares Expertise at Duke University Event
Matthew Garberina, MD, one of Summit Medical Group’s noted shoulder and elbow experts, recently gave two lectures on shoulder replacement to an audience of other shoulder and elbow surgeons. The event—the 11th annual Emily Berend Adult Reconstruction Symposium—was held at Duke University in North Carolina on April 26 and 27. In addition to moderating the shoulder-related panel discussions, Dr. Garberina gave two lectures: The Evolving Roles for Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder
Signs You Need a Distal Biceps Repair
There are many possible sources of elbow pain. What most have in common is that many people expect these conditions to be something wrong with the elbow itself, whether it is in the name (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow) or the condition clearly affects elbow structures (cubital tunnel syndrome, bursitis of the elbow). There is one source of elbow pain, however, that may be surprising: a distal biceps tear. Most people think about upper arms in relation to the biceps muscle, but pain near the elbow
4 Common Types of Knee Pain (and What You Can Do About Them)
For many people—especially those who are overweight or lead a sedentary lifestyle—knee pain is practically inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be a lifelong affliction. The first step in combating knee pain is to understand where it is coming from. That means a proper diagnosis from a qualified medical professional is crucial in treating knee pain and preventing it from getting worse. As a weight-bearing joint, the knee can take quite a beating. In addition to the normal wear and tear
How Diabetes Affects Feet
Diabetes is a disease where the body does not produce insulin or does not use it effectively. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is responsible for providing energy in the form of sugar (glucose) to cells in the body. With diabetes, this system does not work as it should, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. Without ongoing care and proper disease management, diabetes can lead to a buildup of sugars in the body and cause serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, eye problems,
