The holiday season is here, and while we know everyone is looking forward to some well-deserved time spent relaxing and reconnecting with loved ones, things are a little more complicated for those wearing braces. While delicious, many of the foods and snacks we love to enjoy during the holidays can pose a serious threat to…
‘Tis the season to start decorating your homes for the holidays! Did you know that ladder-related injuries are on the rise this time of year? The following information can help you avoid ladder injuries this season. Each year, more and more people are treated in emergency rooms because of injuries directly related to improper ladder…
Many people reach for a bottle of anti-inflammatory or pain relief rather than reaching for the source of the problem. A quick visit to Dr. Marshall Allegra, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in private practice, will allow him to supervise each phase of your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. One option to explore with him is Physical…
Today, October 17th is Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. Or “BRA DAY.” This day to raise awareness for breast reconstruction was initially started in Canada in 2011. Over the past past 7 years this day has blossomed into a wonderful campaign to inform women with breast cancer of the many options that they have for breast…
Have you ever thought there must be more to losing weight than just dieting and exercise? Well, it turns it you are right! Gaining and losing weight can be due to many things, for example: Sleep deprivation, nutritional imbalances, genetics, environmental toxins, gut flora imbalances, food addictions, allergies, and inflammation. (1) Frequently ignored is the…
A revolutionary procedure gave way to a quick recovery for Larry Garfinkel, 87, after a fall outside his Summit, New Jersey home. When Larry Garfinkel arrived at Overlook Medical Center, he didn’t know what his diagnosis – or his treatment options – would be. Earlier that day, he was walking up the back steps to…
Chronic tendon pain is one of the most common conditions seen in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic practice. Tendons are the fibrous ends of muscle that attach the muscle to bone. Every time a muscle contracts it causes stress on that tendon. Tendinitis happens when this stress occurs over and over again, leading to inflammation. If…
It’s here…Autumn. The footloose days of summer are behind us and families of school aged children are getting back into their school year routine. It’s the back-to-school mad rush to be sure your little student has all of the right gear to start the school year off right. If your child loves sports, make sure…
Healthy life style is defined in various ways depending upon different cultures and beliefs. Cultures that have been developed in cold weather tend to focus on keeping body warm and cultures on the other spectrum focus on cooling body. Modern medicine focuses heavily on quantifiable test results to measure health and utilizes medicines and lifestyle…
Many patients are contacting our office to learn more about platelet-rich plasma therapy after hearing about it in the news. With famous athletes using this treatment like Tiger Woods, this innovative solution has become more mainstream. This is a good thing because it can be highly effective for everyone, not just professional athletes. In fact,…
