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Do you have a spinal condition that’s causing you chronic pain intense enough to interfere with your life or day-to-day activities? Are you afraid you’ll never be able to get your pain under control or that it might continue to worsen as you age?
Many people with spinal disorders feel frustrated, confused, and helpless about their conditions. As many as 500,000 people suffer from some form of spinal injury each year. The good news is that you can ease your concerns and fears by gaining a better understanding of your condition.
At NJ Spine and Orthopedic, we work to help you understand your symptoms, diagnose your condition and inform you of the various treatments. Below is an overview of the most common types of spine conditions, as well as other orthopedic conditions.
An Achilles Tendon Rupture occurs when the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone becomes torn. Usually, this happens during forceful lower body movements or fast-pivoting. This type of injury is frequently associated with “weekend warriors,” who may be more sedentary during the work week but engage in intense athletic activities during the weekend.
An ankle fracture occurs when any of the bones that compose the ankle joint sustains a break. The ankle joint is the nexus were the tibia, fibula, and talus meet. Obviously, ankle fractures can come in many different varieties from simple, clean breaks to compound fractures. Depending upon the bones affected, the patient can experience different symptoms.
A hip labral tear occurs when the cartilage that lines the outer ridge of your hip socket suffers gradual trauma or sudden injury. A labral hip tear can occur for a variety of reasons from capsular laxity to hip impingement syndrome and sports injuries. Usually, pain is felt in a C-shape that encircles the hip from the front to back.
A Torn ACL is a common form of knee injury that affects both athletes and active people in general. ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament, one of the four main ligaments that connects the femur (or thighbone) to the tibia (or shinbone). ACL tears can be classed as complete (a clean rip all the way through the ligament) or incomplete (a partial tear).
Do you suffer from chronic, crippling, or cramping pain in your hands or wrists? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that occurs when the median nerve in the hand suffers compression. Your carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in your carpal bones (i.e. wrist) through which the median nerve runs. This key nerve supplies sensation to your wrists, hands, and fingers. When your median nerve is damaged or compressed, neurological symptoms of pain or loss of fine motor control can occur.
Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons that support your elbow and allow for the extension of the wrist become inflamed. This condition affects individuals—like plumbers, painters, and carpenters—who rely on their hands during the course of their everyday work life.
Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage that cushions your bones begins to wear down from injury or the advanced stages of wear and tear. When this occurs, the bones at a joint may start to rub against one another instead of glide, thus creating friction and inflammation. OA affects 27 million Americans each year and is widely recognized as the most common form of joint disability in the world.
A Torn Meniscus occurs when you rip the cartilage that forms a protective barrier between your tibia (shinbone) and femur (thighbone). This form of knee injury can occur as a result of aging or overuse. However, more commonly, meniscal tears occur from sports that involve high-impact collisions (e.g. rugby), quick footwork (e.g. skiing), or frequent squatting (e.g. weightlifting).
Frozen shoulder occurs when the ligaments that compose your shoulder capsule begin to form scar tissue (whether from age, injury, or diseases such as diabetes). As the scar tissue accumulates, the loose connective tissue that forms your shoulder capsule begins to tighten. When the capsule becomes too stiff, the range of motion in your arm becomes limited and pain can result.
Spinal tumors are abnormal growths that occur on the spinal cord, bones, or nerves. Although rare, spinal tumors can occur as primary tumors (arising in the spinal cord) or secondary tumors (metastasizing to the spine from other regions of the body that are affected by cancer). In addition, doctors classify spinal tumors as Vertebral Column Tumors (affecting the vertebrae), Intramedullary Tumors (affecting the spinal cord), or Intradural-Extramedullary Tumors (affecting the meninges).
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