Every year, thousands of children are treated for concussions and other brain injuries. These injuries can have lasting effects if not properly treated. Read on to learn what you need to know about children and concussions.
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 of Shoulder and Arthroscopic Surgery and was one of only 5 surgeons named in this category.
Criteria considered include fellowship and specialty training, board certification, subspecialty certification, experience, patient reviews, results and reputation. Dr. Pollack has previously been named a NJ Monthly Top Doctor in 2013, 2016, and 2017. Dr. Pollack stated, “it’s always an honor to be recognized by my colleagues and patients.”
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