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October 6, 2026
The POA Surgery Center: Why It Matters

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates has opened its own three-room orthopaedic surgery center in Skillman, NJ. Here is what it is, who works there, and what to expect.

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October 1, 2026
Why Does My Shoulder and Upper Arm Hurt?

Orthopaedic answers on shoulder and upper arm pain: neck-referred pain, cuff tears on scans, frozen shoulder, dislocation risk and red flags.

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October 1, 2026
Shoulder Blade Pain: Muscle, Nerve, Bone?

How clinicians separate muscle overload, pinched neck nerves, snapping scapula and compression fractures behind shoulder blade pain, plus red flags.

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October 1, 2026
Behind-Knee and Calf Pain:

A step-by-step guide to pain behind the knee and calf: clot red flags, what the pain location tells you, and realistic recovery timelines by strain grade.

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September 23, 2026
Common Knee Injuries: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Common Knee Injuries and What You Should Know Your knees handle a lot of force each day, from walking and stairs to sports and getting up from a chair. Because the knee has many moving parts and must stay stable, injuries can range from mild sprains to problems that make it hard to move normally. […]

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September 16, 2026
Why Is My Thumb Twitching? Causes and When to Seek Care

Why Is My Thumb Twitching? Thumb twitching can feel worrying, especially when it starts without an obvious reason. In many cases, the jerks are linked to muscle fatigue, stress, caffeine, dehydration, or insufficient sleep. Repetitive hand use can also play a role. Often, the twitching is brief and settles on its own, but it's wise […]

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September 1, 2026
Common Causes of Foot Pain and When to Seek Care

Common Causes of Foot Pain and When to Get It Checked There is no question that foot pain can put a damper on the day to day. You might notice it in the morning as you get out of bed, after you have been on your feet for a long walk, or simply from wearing […]

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August 19, 2026
Welcome Dr. Campbell: Expert in Hand Orthopaedic Care

Welcome Dr. Campbell: Expert in Hand Orthopaedic Care As a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Hilary Campbell treats every manner of condition from the elbow to the fingers. One does not have to look far to see why hands are so vital; they are involved in nearly all of one’s daily activities, so […]

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August 3, 2026
Hand Numbness and Tingling: Causes and When to Seek Care

Numbness and Tingling in Your Hands: What It May Mean It is all too easy to put down a bit of numbness or tingling in the hands, particularly when it is intermittent. But if the sensation persists to the point of waking you at night, or you find your grip is not what it should […]

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August 2, 2026
Ice vs Heat for Pain Relief: When to Use Each

Ice or Heat for Pain Relief: How to Know Which One to Use There is a tendency for people to put an ice pack or heating pad on when they are in pain or sore, not always sure which is the better remedy. While both have their uses, they go about it in different ways. […]

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