Children and teens who participate in impact sports, such as football, ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, boxing and rugby are at greatest risk for concussion, which is more than just a blow to the head. It’s the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Ow! My back hurts!” If you’ve never groaned about your back before, there’s a good chance you will.

Ashley Bassett, MD, who recently joined the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey as director of the new Women’s Sports Medicine Center, is here to help female athletes of all ages and abilities recover from and prevent injury so they can excel at their sport and reach their goals, no matter what their level of training or competition.

Dr. Ferheen Shamim presented Regenerative Medicine and Minimally Invasive Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery at the NJIPA Doctor Day Celebration.

It’s ironic that we never really think about our backs, until they’re the only thing we can think about. Chronic back pain makes everyday life difficult and stressful, and sudden back pain can feel as if it completely incapacitates you. And if you or your pediatrician notice a curvature in your child’s spine that can signify scoliosis, there can seem to be no end to the worry. You can relax, because the focused, specific care you need is here, at the Spine Center at The...

The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey’s 15th Annual Sports Medicine Conference boasted a capacity crowd at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph. Featuring Philadelphia Eagles trainers Joe O’Pella and Monte Wong, the conference program offered physicians and certified athletic trainers a chance to mingle with other professionals in their field and get up to speed on the latest in medical practices and techniques. For the trainers, it was also an opportunity to pick up three hours..