Orthopaedic Services

Shoulder
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint, therefore it is highly mobile and it is considered to be one of the most complicated joints in the body. Fortunately, the physicians at POA have expertise and experience in dealing with this complex body part. Our doctors treat everything from strained muscles to rotator cuff injuries to shoulder arthritis. For more information on the shoulder click here.

Knee
The knee is one of the most easily injured joints. Knee pain can be debilitating and severely affect your activities of daily living, making it difficult for you to maintain an active lifestyle. The dedicated physicians at Professional Orthopaedics are experts in caring for people with knee pain. From managing medications and physical therapy to the latest techniques in arthroscopic surgery, ACL reconstruction or total knee replacement, our specialists work with you from start to finish to provide the treatment that will restore your quality of life. We are committed to getting you back into your game. For more information on the knee click here.

Spine
Anyone who has ever suffered from back pain knows first hand just how painful and disabling it can be. Fortunately, POA has both a non-operative spine specialist as well as a very well respected spinal surgeon. These professionals use innovative approaches to diagnose and treat a wide array of spinal disorders, including spinal surgery, herniated discs, reconstructive surgery, sciatica, scoliosis, and degenerative disorders. For more information on the spine click here.

Hand & Wrist
Professional Orthopaedics has three surgeons with an additional year of specialty training in hand surgery. Our doctors have years of experience in dealing with the complex structure of the hand and fingers. We treat conditions involving the bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles of the hands, wrist and forearm. Our doctors frequently perform carpal tunnel surgery using the latest microsurgical techniques and we treat many other injuries and conditions of the hand including fractures, cysts and nerve injuries. For more information on the hand and wrist click here.

Elbow
Your elbow is a modified hinge joint that allows you to do everyday activities. Our doctors specialize in conditions of the elbow including tennis elbow and golfer's elbow. Many of our physicians are fellowship trained and have years of experience in diagnosing and treating conditions of the upper extremity. So whether you are suffering from an acute injury or chronic elbow pain, you can feel very confident with the physicians at POA. For more information on the elbow click here.

Foot & Ankle
Many patients suffer with bunions, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains and fractures. Our board certified, fellowship trained foot and ankle physicians specialize in these conditions. Our doctors are highly skilled in both arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures of the foot and ankle. Our goal is to relieve patients of chronic pain and return them to the activities that they enjoy. For more information on the foot and ankle click here.

Hip
The hip is a ball and socket joint, like the shoulder, so it too has a high degree of mobility. Many athletes and non-athletes alike may suffer from hip pain, which, in turn, affects your gait and physical activities. At POA, we are committed to getting you back to the activities that you love whether it is playing ice hockey or simply taking a walk on the beach. To that end, we offer state-of-the-art care for labral tears and soft tissue injuries as well as bony problems. Using the most modern technology and surgical techniques, which allow for a quicker recovery and longer lasting joint function, the physicians at Professional Orthopaedics are able to restore movement and truly change lives. For more information on the hip click here.

Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine can be defined as the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of injuries or illness resulting from athletic activities. Many of our physicians have completed an additional year or more of sports medicine training and are now board certified in sports medicine by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Many of our physicians were athletes themselves. They understand that athletes want to return quickly. We pride ourselves on being accessible to our patients. We believe that with a timely diagnosis and treatment plan, the patient will be able to return as quickly and as safely as possible.

Professional Orthopaedic Associates has been a leader in the sports medicine community for over 25 years. Our practice is one of the first to provide on-site medical coverage for area high school varsity football games. We are also the team orthopedic physicians for Division I Monmouth University and Georgian Court University, providing physicals, weekly clinics and on-site medical coverage for football and basketball games. We also offer a Saturday Sports Medicine Clinic for Emergency Athletic Injuries for anyone who suffers from an emergency athletic injury, from professional athletes to the weekend warrior.

Microsurgery
Microsurgery refers to the use of a small surgical microscope to repair nerves, arteries and tendons. At POA, our experienced, specialty trained hand surgeons have had great success with microsurgical procedures. These state-of-the-art techniques allow the surgeon to repair and realign the delicate structures of the hand.

Total joint replacement
Our fellowship trained surgeons are experts in joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, ankle and shoulder. A joint replacement is recommended when the joint becomes painful, stiff, and swollen due to osteoarthritis or another degenerative process. These replacement procedures have improved patients' quality of life by improving range of motion, decreasing pain and increasing activity levels. If you are suffering from joint pain that is interfering with sleep or your activities of daily living, please call our office for an appointment.

Arthroscopic surgery
Arthroscopic surgery has made knee, ankle, wrist and shoulder surgery more reliable and less invasive than traditional surgical procedures, requiring only a few tiny incisions. With today's technology, orthopaedic surgeons can now examine, diagnose and treat joint problems with the aid of an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a small, fiber-optic viewing instrument comprised of a small lens, light source and video camera. Because of this surgical procedure, there is less scarring, faster healing and quicker recovery time for our patients.