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Westwood, NJ ( connect2business.co.uk ) August 3, 2013 - A rotator cuff injury consists of a strain or tears in the muscles and tendons that allow your shoulder to move and hold together the joint. This condition can be caused by a multitude of factors, including a fall, lifting a heavy object, and old age. Other causes may include sports consisting of repetitive shoulder motions, manual labor, and impingement from bone spurs.

Rotator cuff injuries can cause a wide variety of painful symptoms, including pain during rest and at night when trying to sleep. According to Dr. Gross of Active Orthopedics, pain is also likely to occur when simply lifting and lowering your arm in certain ways. The arm will be weaker during certain motions, and you may feel crepitus or cracking sensations while the shoulder moves.

Thankfully, experienced medical professionals like those at Active Orthopedics can help patients treat this condition. Dr. Gross will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to fit your individual case and expectations. Nonsurgical methods are typically attempted first, but if those prove ineffective, arthroscopic surgery may have to be explored. The extent of the surgery will vary from case to case, as no injury is completely the same for everyone.

Dr. Gross is known for producing effective results, and rotator cuff treatment is no exception. The procedure will differ between patients, depending on the extent of the damage, whether any debris is located in the area, and whether there are any tears present. Any incisions will be small in size, as the instruments being used are thin. Finally, after the surgery is completed, patients will have to wear a sling and undergo physical therapy.

Experiencing pain or tenderness in any part of your shoulder could indicate some kind of orthopedic issue like an injured rotator cuff. Board certified professionals like Dr. Gross can examine, diagnose, and treat torn rotator cuffs to help eliminate pain and return you to your normal lifestyle. At Active Orthopedics, patients are given the utmost attention to make their treatment experience as easy and painless as possible.

About Dr. Gross

Dr. Michael Gross is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Jersey. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Gross also holds a subspecialty certificate in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Gross received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1983, followed by an internship in general surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Completing advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine at UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Gross served on the medical staff of the UCLA Bruins.

Practicing at Active Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Gross can be reached at (201) 358-0707 in Westwood, (201) 343-2277 in Hackensack or at www.activeorthopedic.com

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Completing advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine at UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Gross served on the medical staff of the UCLA Bruins. Practicing at Active Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Gross can be reached at (201) 358-0707 in Westwood, (201) 343-2277 in Hackensack or atwww.activeorthopedic.com

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Dr. Richard Rhim is a board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeon. He obtained his undergraduate education at Boston College, and received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He then trained at a combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA.