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New Jersey (NJ) Orthopedic Surgery Doctors and Physicians

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Orthopedic Surgery Information

Description

Orthopedic surgery deals with problems of the spine and the extremities. An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats patients whose musculoskeletal problems include arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities. He or she also works with patients who have traumatic and overuse injuries. Using both surgical and non-surgical means, the orthopedic surgeon will treat injuries and degenerative problems of the spine and extremities, such as hands, feet, knees, shoulders and elbows.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Spinal Infection, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Discectomy, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Injury, Herniated Disc, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Cord Tumors, arthritis, Tennis elbow, Trigger finger, Ganglion cysts, Wrist fractures, Brachial plexus injuries, Orthopaedic trauma, and congenital deformities.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Kyphosis Surgery, Disc Disease / Surgery, Joint Surgery, Hand surgery, Back / Spine Surgery , Hip Replacement, Invasive Disc Surgery, Repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna, Shoulder arthroscopy and débridement, Repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type), Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty), Laminectomy, Spine surgery, Knee replacement, Lumbar spinal fusion, Foot and ankle surgery, Carpal tunnel release, Removal of support implant, Low back intervertebral disc surgery, and Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including MRI arthrogram, Cat Scan, x-ray, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), PET scan, Gallium Scan, Hip Ultrasound, Medical Photography, Bone Scans, and Spine Ultrasound.

Location Density Information

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. New Jersey has 808 practicing orthopedic surgeons. Broken out by city, orthopedic surgery doctor density in Absecon is 1, in Bayonne is 9, in Bedminster is 7, in Belleville is 5, in Bloomfield is 3, in Brick is 16, in Bridgeton is 2, in Burlington is 6, in Camden is 9, in Cape May is 1, in Cedar Knolls is 7, in Cherry Hill is 32, in Cliffside Park is 3, in Clifton is 14, in Dover is 7, in East Brunswick is 12, in East Orange is 3, in Eatontown is 3, in Edison is 19, in Egg Harbor Township is 8, in Elizabeth is 4, in Englewood is 13, in Fair Lawn is 9, in Flemington is 5, in Freehold is 26, in Galloway is 2, in Glen Ridge is 2, in Glen Rock is 3, in Green Brook is 1, in Guttenberg is 1, in Hackensack is 16, in Hackettstown is 10, in Haddon Heights is 4, in Haddonfield is 7, in Hamilton is 2, in Hamilton Square is 1, in Hammonton is 3, in Harrison is 1, in Hazlet is 3, in Hillsborough is 1, in Hoboken is 8, in Jersey City is 8, in Kearny is 2, in Lakewood is 6, in Linden is 5, in Linwood is 3, in Little Silver is 5, in Long Branch is 5, in Lumberton is 6, in Manahawkin is 9, in Margate City is 1, in Mays Landing is 2, in Mc Afee is 1, in Mercerville is 9, in Midland Park is 3, in Millburn is 11, in Morganville is 9, in Morristown is 17, in New Brunswick is 26, in New Vernon is 1, in Newark is 23, in Newton is 5, in North Arlington is 2, in North Brunswick is 1, in Northfield is 7, in Ocean is 8, in Paramus is 16, in Parsippany is 5, in Passaic is 1, in Paterson is 4, in Perth Amboy is 1, in Phillipsburg is 5, in Princeton is 16, in Princeton Junction is 4, in Rahway is 1, in Ridgewood is 14, in River Edge is 1, in Roseland is 6, in Rutherford is 1, in Salem is 3, in Sea Girt is 7, in Sewell is 7, in Shrewsbury is 4, in Somers Point is 6, in Somerset is 4, in South Amboy is 2, in Summit is 11, in Teaneck is 13, in Tinton Falls is 11, in Toms River is 32, in Trenton is 4, in Union City is 4, in Vineland is 19, in Voorhees is 37, in Wayne is 19, in West Berlin is 1, in West Orange is 14, in Westfield is 5, in Westwood is 5, and in Woodbury is 7.

New Jersey Information

In 1787, New Jersey became the third state of the original 13 colonies. New Jersey’s capital Trenton is rich in Revolutionary War history. New Jersey has some of the best recreational, historical and cultural activities along the East Coast. It has vast waterways, a rich blend of history and geography, and over 127 miles of beaches dotted with lighthouses, fishing villages and scenic views. Popular attractions include 40 miles of the Delaware River that offers hiking, camping, boating and fishing; Six Flags Great Adventure Park; famous Atlantic City casinos and boardwalk; Thunderbolt Raceway motorsports park; Space Farms Museum; heritage trails that wind through New Jersey’s rich history; pre-Colonial and Revolutionary War historic sites; and a collection or beautiful gardens to discover why New Jersey is called the Garden State.

According to 2005 Census estimates, New Jersey has a population of 8,717,925. Of this population, 2,111,384 are under the age of 18 and 1,123,787 are at or above the age of 65.

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