Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. There are many different types of arthritis, and hand arthritis specifically refers to the inflammation of the joints in the hand. Symptoms of hand arthritis include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected joints. The symptoms can vary depending on the type of arthritis, but they typically worsen with activity and improve with rest. Treatment for hand arthritis depends on the severity of the condition and may include pain relief medication, physical therapy, or surgery.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is important to be aware of the early warning signs of RA in order to diagnose it and start treatment early. Those with a family history of RA have an increased risk for developing the condition, so it is important to be aware of the symptoms and get tested if needed.

Are you dealing with uncomfortable or painful joint pain in your fingers? If so, you may be experiencing trigger finger, which is caused by inflammation and narrowing in the tendons around your finger joints. Fortunately, this condition can usually be treated effectively with some modifications to lifestyle habits as well as medical treatment. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at diagnosing and treating trigger finger to help you get back to living life without persistent joint pain.

So, if you need urgent orthopaedic care on November 26th, and want to skip the lines at the ER, please contact or visit our Plainsboro office.

Vertiflex is a surgical procedure that treats spinal stenosis by expanding the spinal canal. The spinal canal is the space that houses the spinal cord, connecting the vertebrae in the lower back all the way down to the sacrum. In people who suffer from spinal stenosis, the spinal canal becomes narrowed, compressing the spinal cord and causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including pain, weakness, numbness, and difficulty walking.

A common back and spine problem is herniated or bulging discs. Nearly everyone will know someone who has experienced a herniated disc at some point in their lives. It's painful and we hope you're one of the fortunate ones who don't have to endure it. In many cases, these discs will heal on their own with no long-term consequences.

If you lead an active lifestyle and those activities lead you to some of the common and not-so-common sports, you run the risk of an injury to the proximal tibiofibular joint which can lead to an instability. There's a chain reaction of things that can happen as a result and many times it affects the ankle.

Fat pad impingement is a condition where the knee joint presents pain because of inflammation around the aptly named fat pad. It is exactly what it sounds like: a pad of fat behind the kneecap and in between where the femur "connects" to the tibia. It's a little more complicated than that, but that's the gist of it.

Shoulder pain is probably the most common physical complaints from people working in an office environment. It’s also one of the most annoying orthopaedic issues you can have simply because it makes tasks like combing your hair or putting on a sweater extremely difficult. Even with regular stretching and exercise, you may find that your neck and shoulder pain continues to get worse.

We're excited to announce some changes to our Plainsboro Office which is located in the Medical Arts Pavilion at The Princeton Hospital! We are migrating our Plainsboro Orthopedic Office from the 4th floor to the 1st floor of The Medical Arts Pavillion in Suite 100!