Understanding and Managing Hand Cramps Quick overview Hand cramps are sudden, involuntary squeezes of the muscles in your hand or fingers. They can happen during activity or at rest and often respond to simple measures, but sometimes they point to an underlying issue that needs professional care. What Are Hand Cramps? A hand cramp is […]

Understanding Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve: A Parent’s Guide A Quick Note: When it comes to over-the-counter medicine, we highly encourage you to talk to your doctor about what you are using or plan to use. It's not a good idea to take advice about medicine on the internet without consulting a medical professional. The information […]

Why Does My Knee Pop? Common Causes and When to Get Help Learn why knees sometimes pop, when it’s usually harmless, and when it may signal a problem. Common causes include gas bubbles or tendons snapping, but popping can also point to joint issues. Explore simple at-home steps that may help, and know when it’s […]

Pain On the Outside of Your Knee Could be IT Band Syndrome. You don’t have to be a marathon runner to feel that nagging ache on the outside of your knee. The important thing? It might not actually be your knee. It might be a tight IT band, and unlike joint injuries, it requires a […]

Often, it starts subtly. You might notice a small lump in the palm of your hand. It isn’t painful, but it's firm and a little odd. Then you start to notice you're struggling to lay your hand flat on a table, or your fingers don’t extend like they used to when you stretch. Gripping a […]

At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, your journey to better mobility and less pain doesn't end at the clinic doors. We’re thrilled to now offer Prescribe FIT, an innovative, insurance-covered virtual health coaching program that brings real, lasting change right to your home. Whether you’re preparing for surgery, recovering from one, or simply hoping to reduce joint […]

Pain After A Pop In The Knee An ACL tear typically occurs during sudden pivoting, awkward landings, or stops, which are common in sports such as basketball, soccer, and skiing. It usually starts with a moment, an awkward pivot during a pickup basketball game, a sudden stop on the soccer field, or landing just slightly […]

Tweaked your knee, but the pain isn't going away? You were mid-pivot, chasing a ball or turning to grab something behind you, when a sharp pop hit your knee. Not loud, but distinct. You paused, unsure if it was serious. Maybe just a tweak, you thought. But within hours, the swelling crept in, the joint […]

Your hip pain might be hip flexor pain! You wake up in the morning and swing your legs over the edge of the bed. Before your feet even hit the floor, there it is—a deep, nagging tightness at the front of your hip. Walking to the kitchen feels stiff, almost like your legs are moving […]

Meniscus tears are classified based on tear shape and tear location. This classification helps determine whether the injury may heal with rest and therapy or if it needs surgical treatment. If you're looking to understand the type of tear you have, we have broken them down below: Meniscus Tear Shapes 1. Meniscus Radial Tear A […]