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The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder and allow it to move with ease. It’s essential for everyday activities, from lifting your arm to throwing a ball. However, the rotator cuff is prone to injury, and rotator cuff tears are among...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

It is not uncommon to have aches and pains from a fall and, months later, to seek medical attention.  Depending on the injury, delay in treatment can leave your options limited or more invasive.  During the coronavirus pandemic, the risk of delay is far greater as many patients are worried...

On March 27, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 109 requiring all non-essential adult elective surgeries and procedures suspended until further notice. What are elective surgeries? Why were they suspended? And when will they be permitted? What are elective surgeries? Elective surgeries as defined by NJ Executive Order 109...

What is COVID-19?   Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).  The virus was originally identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.    COVID-19 causes a variety of symptoms ranging from mild, moderate or severe.  In the most severe cases it can cause a...