A concussion — which is a type of traumatic brain injury — occurs because of a forceful impact to the head or because the body moves in such a way that the brain hits the skull. This injury can damage brain cells and nerves, cause chemical changes to the brain,...
As orthopedic specialists, the team of experts at MidJersey Orthopaedics treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues. One of the most common is arthritis. Arthritis is not a single condition, though. There are more than 100 different diseases classified as arthritis. Two of the most common forms of arthritis are...
Back problems can result from aging, sports injuries, car accidents, or wear-and-tear. Fortunately, most spinal problems can be treated well with conservative measures. Changes in the spine caused by wear-and-tear, fractures, or herniated discs may or may not require spine surgery. At MidJersey Orthopaedics, our specialized Spine Center helps patients...
Your knees are a vital part of many of the things you do every day. Whether you're an athlete or just an active person, any knee injury throws a wrench in your life. One of the more common of those injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. At MidJersey...
When you look at a child first learning to walk, you’ll notice they don’t move like adults do. They plant their feet more widely apart, take shorter steps, and move more rapidly. All of this is a normal part of development. It’s not until they reach about 3 years old...
Your primary care doctor is equipped to handle a range of acute and chronic conditions, from minor aches and pains to high blood pressure. When you’re not feeling quite right, your first thought might be to make an appointment at the primary care office. But if you’re experiencing signs of...
Is arthritis pain causing you to turn into a couch potato? Being inactive can actually make your condition much worse. If you fail to move your joints regularly, they can stiffen, swell, and make you hesitate to set a foot outside much less go for a brisk walk. At MidJersey...
Muscle pain strikes just about everyone at some point, no matter their overall health, age, or occupation. You can experience pain a day or two after a rigorous workout, for example, or you may feel it when you’re perfectly still. Since an extensive network of muscles runs throughout your body,...
Laser therapy is an innovative treatment method that can treat a wide variety of conditions, ranging from sprains and tears, to wounds and ulcers, to neurologic problems. It’s a safe and effective, drug-free, non-invasive way to relieve pain and heal wounds. When other methods of pain management have fallen short,...
No one wants to suffer from joint pain but, unfortunately, it’s a chronic condition many people face. Joint pain is on the rise and affects more than 15 million Americans. If your joint pain has stopped you from doing the activities you love, your doctor may suggest you undergo a...
Concussion awareness and treatment, especially for youth athletes, have become increasingly popular over the past few years. It’s estimated that roughly 1.7-3 million athletes will suffer from a concussion every year. An even scarier statistic is that approximately 50% of those concussions will go unreported. We know that there’s nothing...
Acupuncture’s been around for more than 3,000 years for good reason. The practice of balancing your chi – or life energy – improves health and wellness by stabilizing your physical and mental health. Acupuncture is well known as an alternative pain management treatment, but it also provides numerous other benefits to...
Dr. Michael E. Pollack, a sports medicine, shoulder, elbow, and knee specialist at MidJersey Orthopaedics, has been named a 2019 Bone and Joint select surgeon by New Jersey monthly magazine. This is an elite grouping of the state’s top Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Pollack was awarded this distinction in the category...
Saturday, September 14, 2019 | 9:30AM778 Frenchtown Road, Milford, NJ 08848 JoinâUs for a Truly Unique Experience at this Combination Running and River Tubing Event. Participants have the option to: Run a 7-mile course, a 5K course, or walk along a flat, quick, cinder course, while enjoying the...
Congratulations to two of MidJersey Ortho’s own 2018 Jersey Top Doctors in New Jersey Monthly’s annual survey of New Jersey doctors: Dr. More, Dr. Viradia, and Dr. Glassner. Find out more about Robert C. More, MD, Manish B. Viradia, MD, and Philip J. Glassner, MD now!
Michael E. Pollack as been named a Jersey Choice Best Doctor in New Jersey Monthly ‘s annual survey for the third time. Dr. Pollack, a sports medicine specialist at MidJersey Orthopaedics, was one of 38 Orthopedic Surgeons given this designation in the state of New Jersey. Ballots were sent to...
MidJersey Orthopaedic physicians are among many of local physicians and practices partnering to use a Unified Chart, called NextGen, within Hunterdon Healthcare System. If patients are visiting more than one practice within the system, Hunterdon Healthcare Partners now have the ability to view one common electronic medical record, instead of...
MidJersey Orthopaedics’ own Philip J. Glassner, MD has been recognized in NJ Monthly’s list of top doctor in New Jersey. Dr. Glassner takes pride in the ability to help patients regain their quality of life. From complete knee replacements to hip surgery, he always ensures each of his patients receives...
As of January 2017, Dr. Robert More of MidJersey Orthopaedics was elected Chairman of the Department of Surgery. He also held this position from 1999-2004.
MidJersey Orthopaedics & Hunterdon Healthcare are honored to receive the award for 2017 Women’s Choice Award® for America’s Best Hospitals in Orthopedics. MidJersey Orthopaedics offers full-service orthopedics, neurological services, and more to help provide quality patient care close to you. Schedule an appointment today!
MidJersey Orthopaedics is proud to welcome Eric Gordon, MD to the practice. Dr. Gordon specializes in Joint Replacement and is based in our Bridgewater offie. Call to schedule an appointment with him today.
Michael E. Pollack, MD has been named a 2016 Jersey Choice Best Doctor in New Jersey Monthly ‘s annual survey. Dr. Pollack, a sports medicine specialist at MidJersey Orthopaedics, was one of Orthopedists given this designation in the state of New Jersey. Ballots were sent to the state’s practicing physicians...
Renovations at MidJersey Orthopaedics’s Bridgewater location have been completed and we are now open! Call for an appointment today: (908) 782-0600. BRIDGEWATER LOCATION: 1081 US-22 WestBridgewater, NJ 08807 At MidJersey Orthopaedics, we want to improve the lives of our patients, and that also means improving ourselves. That is why we are constantly working...
MidJersey Orthopaedics was the proud sponsor of the 2016 Delaware Dreamers 9U tournament baseball team. The players and coaches hard work and determination payed off, as the Dreamers reached the Branchburg Tournament championship game. Congratulations Dreamers on a job well done!!!
Dr. Robert C. More gave a series of lectures to the students at Readington Middle School Student Academy about sports medicine and sports injuries. Dr. More’s lectures was part of the real world topics middle schoolers are introduced to during the Academy Day. The goal is to help inspire adolescent students towards a...
Dr. Michael Pollack and Dr. Phil Glassner of MidJersey Orthopaedics will present at a free educational seminar on preventing falls, osteoporosis, and hip fractures. Come join us for an evening of education about your health at Independence Manor at Hunterdon on Thursday, March 24. The evening will begin with a...
MidJersey Orthopaedics is proud to be a part of Hunterdon Healthcare, which was recently awarded an “A” ranking for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent organization which “rewards for hospitals that have a proven record of high quality care.” In an article published on NJ.com, Robert Wise, CEO and...
MidJersey Orthopaedics new Somerset location in Bridgewater, NJ is open for patients October 12, 2015. Call 908-782-0600 or request an appointment online to schedule an appointment today. We look forward to seeing you at our new Somerset location soon!
Two MidJersey Orthopaedics physicians were recognized on Magazine Inside Jersey’s list of top New Jersey doctors. Congratulations to Dr. David Nenna, orthopedics and Dr. Manish Viradia, neurology.
On October 12 from 3-4pm, Dr. Glassner will be on the radio talking about total joint replacement. For more information, view the radio show website: hunterdonchamberradio.com.
Acupuncture is available at MidJersey Orthopaedics beginning July 6th, 2015. Licensed acupuncturist Jennifer L. Palko will see patients on Mondays in our Pavilion office (located at: 194 Rte 31 Flemington, NJ 08822) from 9am – 6pm. Acupuncture is a holistic therapy endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
Same great care. Same doctors. Same ownership. Same location. As a member of your local community, the Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute wants you to know first that we are now practicing under the name MidJersey Orthopaedics. The name change more accurately reflects who we are and what we will be; in...
Do you have lower back pain, buttock pain, hip pain, groin pain, or leg pain? If so, then you may need treatment for Sacroiliac Joint Pain. Many people who suffer from lower back pain don’t realize their discomfort is potentially caused by one joint. The Sacroiliac Joint can be responsible...
Hunterdon Neurology and Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute are pleased to offer young athletes a comprehensive program for the prevention and treatment of concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries. Our program is tailored for student athletes in middle school, high school, or on traveling sports teams. Concussion Management at Hunterdon...
One of Hunterdon Orthopaedic spine specialists Dr. Thomas St. John co-authored a research study on thoracic and lumbar fractures associated with skiing and snowboarding injuries. According to the article posted on Pubmed.gov “the incidence of spinal fractures varies form 1% to 17% in alpine skiing injuries.” The purpose of the...
The Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute (HOI) proudly unveiled its 33,000 square foot, flagship facility on the Hunterdon Medical Center (HMC)’s campus on May 16th. After years of planning and 15 months of construction, their new medical office facility is now fully operational. This state of the art, full service musculoskeletal facility...
U.S. News & World Report has released its 25th annual Best Hospitals rankings and Hunterdon Medical Center ranked 4th in Central Jersey, 11th among the 100 New Jersey Hospitals and 28th among the 180 New York metropolitan hospitals reviewed by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, Hunterdon Medical Center...
The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Whitehouse Station and Clinton are dedicated to providing health enhancement and disease prevention programs for the community. As part of their education series, the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers will offer Treating Shoulder Pain in July. The seminar will be held in Whitehouse Station on...
Ernie DiFazio could see the writing on the wall. The severe pain in his hips and legs that forced him to use a cane, and then a walker, would soon put him in a wheelchair if he didn’t do something about it. He went to see Philip Glassner, MD, an...
As an orthopaedics surgeon, Dr. Michael E. Pollack knows the value of donor tissue. He routinely uses donor tissue to help select patients with torn Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACLs), dislocated knee caps or severely separated shoulders. Dr. Pollack’s patients can walk normally again, return to sports or live their lives...
Acupuncture is available at Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute beginning July 6th. Licensed acupuncturist Jennifer L. Palko will see patients on Mondays in our Pavilion office (located at: 194 Rte 31 Flemington, NJ 08822) from 9am – 6pm. Acupuncture is a holistic therapy endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institutes of...
Michael E. Pollack, MD has been named a 2013 Jersey Choice Best Doctor in New Jersey Monthly ‘s annual survey. Dr. Pollack, a sports medicine specialist at the Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute, was one of 28 Orthopaedists given this designation in the entire state of New Jersey. Ballots were sent to the...
Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute was a major donor for the Booster Club initiative to replace the North Hunterdon High School scoreboard. Dr. Michael Pollack, representing the HOI, helped dedicate the new scoreboard on Friday, September 27th, a perfect night for fall football. “We have long cared for the athletes, faculty, and staff...
Singer-songwriter Matt Angus, musician and founder of the Black Potatoe Music Festival in Clinton, NJ, recently made his 17th consecutive festival appearance with help from Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute’s Dr. Phillip Glassner. Angus received a double hip replacement at HOI in June, and thanks to the care he received from Glassner...
Best Doctors in America, an independent research agency that compiles peer-reviewed recommendations and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), has included Robert C. More, MD of the Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute on their list of Best Doctors in America. Dr. More is now a part of...
The Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute is proud to announce that MDx Medical, Inc., an independent research agency that compiles and tabulates patient on-line feedback about their doctor experiences, has included Michael E. Pollack, MD of the Hunterdon Orthopaedic Institute on their list of Patients’ Choice physicians. Patients’ Choice physicians are rated...
