Knee

Don’t let knee pain hold you back from doing the things you enjoy. Whether it’s salsa dancing, participating in organized sports, walking on the beach or chasing after your kids or grandchildren, you deserve to exercise all of your options! If you’ve experienced a knee injury or if your knees are becoming stiffer or more painful with movement, it’s time for a knee doctor to examine you.

The knee orthopedic specialists at the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey (OINJ) have the experience and expertise to get you moving again, no matter what your age or activity level.

Seeing a knee specialist is often the first step in the recovery process. Waiting for knee pain to improve on its own can often lead to deconditioning, which can make the situation worse. Whether you need a knee replacement, knee reconstruction or an ACL repair, don’t wait to seek treatment. OINJ’s board-certified physicians and experienced, compassionate staff specialize in providing comprehensive services to diagnose and treat knee conditions with a customized care plan specifically designed for you.

So now you may be wondering: “How can I find a knee specialist or knee surgeon near me?” OINJ’s knee team uses the latest technology in our state-of-the-art facilities across Sussex County, Warren County and Morris County—including our new office in Morristown. You can rest assured that the Orthopedic Institute of NJ provides the best knee orthopedic care and knee surgery in the area.   At OINJ, we offer a range of treatments for various knee conditions, including:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury (ACL tear)
• Meniscus tear
• Cartilage injuries & disorders
• Osteoarthritis (Knee Arthritis) 
• Kneecap (patella) Instability and other injuries
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries
• Runner’s knee
• Tendonitis/tendinitis
• Fat Pad Impingement
• Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome

Serving patients of all ages, our nationally recognized physicians work collaboratively to evaluate your situation and develop a personal care plan specifically with you in mind. We offer a full array of orthopedic services to meet your needs, with a patient-first approach designed to get you feeling better quickly. OINJ physicians continually raise the bar when it comes to exploring innovative, less invasive treatments that help you get back on your feet in no time.

OINJ offers expert orthopedic care across multiple specialty areas, including the knee. Each OINJ Service Center features an on-staff, board-certified specialist in order to deliver the highest level of care for that specific area. Our Centers of Excellence include our Spine Center, Sports Medicine Center, Women’s Sports Medicine Center, Hip & Knee Reconstruction Center, Hand & Upper Extremity Center, Foot & Ankle Center and Rheumatology Center.

At OINJ’s Hip & Knee Reconstruction Center, our highly-trained orthopedic professionals provide quality care, compassion and pain relief to knee patients of all ages and activity levels. OINJ is the leader in complete care for acute disorders, chronic disorders and injury of the hip & knee, including arthritis, dislocations, fractures, hip bursitis, joint contracture and labral tear.

OINJ offers a comprehensive list of specialists for a range of orthopedic needs. Our Hip & Knee Reconstruction Center is led by the following specialists:

John M. Dundon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon with The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dundon has published multiple articles in peer reviewed journals and given national presentations on total hip and knee replacement. He has also worked publishing textbook chapters on complex total hip and knee replacement. Dr. Dundon has recently focused his research into healthcare finance reform, implant design, and multimodal pain management for total hip and knee replacement. 

Mary Moran, PA-C is a physician assistant with The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey.

Mary Moran received her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Philadelphia University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She found a passion for medicine during a global medical brigade to Honduras.

The complete list of OINJ specialists include the following physicians:

Ashley J. Bassett, MD is a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee. She graduated top of her class at Rutgers UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Bassett completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. She has a special interest in sports-related injuries of the female athlete and serves as the director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey.

Dr. Robert A. DeFalco, Jr. is an orthopedic surgeon with OINJ. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Prior to joining OINJ, Dr. DeFalco served on the medical staff for the Phantoms and Flyers hockey teams. He also served on the medical staff for Drexel University. Dr. DeFalco is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Osteopathic Association. He has also lectured at national meetings and is published in peer reviewed journals. 

Stephen Koss, MD is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with OINJ. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Koss is an attending physician at Newton Medical Center, where he previously served as the Chief of Surgery in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Koss has been recognized as America’s Top Physician in Orthopedic Surgery for many years and is published in numerous orthopedic journals. He has also made presentations on a variety of subjects related to orthopedic care and sports medicine.

William Matthew Sayde, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at OINJ. Prior to this position, Dr. Sayde served as Assistant Team Physician for the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Nationals, and Morgan State University and Towson University teams. He also assisted the medical team during the Gore-Tex® Philadelphia Marathon (2012, 2013). Dr. Sayde has co-written peer-reviewed publications as well as abstracts and presentations on topics related to Sports Medicine. 

Paul G. Teja, DO is an orthopedic physician at The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  

Prior to his position at OINJ, Dr. Teja was in private practice within the Kennedy Health System and served as a team physician for local schools in South Jersey. He is a member of:  The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, The Arthroscopy Association of North America and The New Jersey Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association.