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A ‘Complete 180’ Put Him Back on His Feet
Before his surgery, John Isidoridis’s 97-year-old mother could make it up the steps to their second-floor apartment faster than him. Isidoridis had back pain his whole life, but as it worsened, he lost the ability...
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Three UOA Physicians Named Jersey’s Best Top Orthopaedic Doctors!
University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) is excited to announce that three of our physicians have been named Jersey’s Best Top Orthopaedic Doctors, selected by Castle Connolly Top Doctors. These prestigious Jersey’s Best Top Orthopaedic Doctors awards...
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UOA Physicians Named 2022 Jersey Choice Top Doctors!
University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) is proud to announce that nine of our physicians have won the 2022 Jersey Choice Top Doctors award, presented by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Jersey Choice Top Doctors awards are presented...
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Management of Shoulder Injuries: Sixth Annual Evidence-Based Update Compendium
Jointly Provided by Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC
Overview
The medical literature is constantly evolving and practitioners often find it hard to stay current with best practice guidelines. The shoulder is a complex structure involving four joints, working together to allow multi-planar motion. Consequently, patients who injure their shoulder, need to be closely evaluated as shoulder injuries can involve multiple structures which can impact recovery. Shoulder injuries among an active population are quite common. Studies have illustrated that roughly 15-20% of sports injuries occur to the shoulder. The most common injuries include dislocation, sprains, cartilage, tendon injuries, and fractures.
In order to provide optimal care, clinicians must be familiar with shoulder anatomy and recognize common signs and symptoms of injury. Practitioners should utilize appropriate clinical tests and imaging in order to make the correct diagnosis.
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University Orthopaedic Associates Physicians Named 2022 Select Surgeons Bone & Joint!
The University Orthopaedic Associates family congratulates our dedicated physicians for being named to the 2022 Select Surgeons Bone & Joint list. The 2022 winners from UOA are: Gino Chiappetta, MD Christopher Doumas, MD David A. Harwood, MD Stephen Kayiaros,...
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After a Meniscal Tear, High School Freshman Sets School Record
The moment high school freshman Blase Mele stepped off the mat after a close wrestling match, he immediately knew something was wrong. “I couldn’t straighten my leg, and once I got home and reassessed, I...
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Vestibular Dysfunction/BPPV: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and What to Do
What does it mean to have vertigo? Is vertigo synonymous with dizziness? The truth is that patients experience vestibular dysfunction in a multitude of ways. They may have spinning sensations when laying down, feel dizzy...
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Concussions: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and What to Do
Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by a blow to the head. Most patients with a concussion recover in a short period of time without intervention. However, many patients will have lingering symptoms and...
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UOA Surgeons Perform the First Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR)
Recently, Dr. Charles J. Gatt Jr. and Dr. Patrick S. Buckley of University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) successfully performed an innovative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure known as a Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR). This was...
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