Dr. Nicholas Alexander, founder of Mahwah Valley Orthopedic Associates in Mahwah and Clifton, NJ is an expert in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of knee injuries. Below are 4 of the most common knee injuries and how they can be treated. The knee is one of the...
The knee is the largest joint in the body. Because it plays an important role in stabilizing, supporting, and moving the lower body, any injury or medical condition that affects the knee can affect a patient’s mobility. One of the most common medical conditions that...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition characterized by the inflammation and breakdown of joint cartilage and bone. The knee is the largest joint in the body and is susceptible to osteoarthritis. Even mild cases of knee osteoarthritis can produce aggravating and...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly mounts an immune attack against its own joints and connective tissues. RA can occur in any joint in the body, but most frequently occurs in those of the hands, feet, wrists, and knees....
The knee is a modified hinge joint that’s made up of the femur, tibia and patella bones. Ligaments, soft tissues and muscles help stabilize and move the knee joint. Cartilage bathed in synovial fluid coats the ends of bones so that they may glide smoothly against one...
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