Blog Archive
Not all wrist fractures are the same. Some heal with nothing more than a cast and time. Others — especially those with displaced or unstable bone — need something more precise to heal correctly. That’s where volar plate fixation comes in. At Central Jersey Hand Surgery, our expert hand surgeons...
A wrist fracture can happen in an instant, usually due to a fall, a misstep, or a moment you didn’t see coming. But the healing process is a different story. It takes time, patience, and the right guidance. Distal radius fractures are among the most common wrist injuries, and recovery...
It usually starts small. Opening a jar feels harder. Turning a key takes more effort. Then one day, pinching or gripping sends a sharp reminder through the base of your thumb. Thumb arthritis — also called basal joint arthritis — is one of the most common forms of hand arthritis....
If you’ve fractured your wrist, one of the first questions that comes to you will likely be, Do I need a cast or surgery? At Central Jersey Hand Surgery, that decision isn’t guesswork. We look closely at how the bone is aligned, how stable the fracture is, and how likely...
Opening a jar. Turning a key. Gripping a coffee mug. If you have arthritis at the base of your thumb, even these small movements can become frustrating — and painful. Thumb basal joint arthritis is common, especially with age, and it tends to develop gradually as cartilage wears down and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
I was pleased to be interviewed by Kurt Harrington as a world expert on Minimally Invasive Treatments for Dupuytren Contracture, for his great Podcast, Hands of Change.Listen here: https://handsofchange.podbean.com/e/dr-gary-pess-on-dupuytrens-disease-early-intervention-minimally-invasive-techniques-and-patient-questions-answered/
As a native of Monmouth County, Harsh Shah, MD, is excited to provide care of the elbow, wrist, and hand to his patients. Dr. Shah studied Physics and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University – New Brunswick where he graduated summa cum laude. He continued at Rutgers – UMDNJ in Newark...
Our Freehold office reopens on Monday September 20. It has been closed since April 2020 because of staffing issues due to the COvid-19 pandemic. Immediate appointments are available beginning 9/20/21. Please call 732-462-7700 or 732-542-4477 0 to make an appointment. Central Jersey Hand Surgery 535 Iron Bridge Rd Freehold, NJ...
At Central Jersey Hand Surgery, we are proud to offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of wrist arthritis. Arthritis occurs from loss of the cartilage that normally lines our joints. The cartilage provides a surface that allows the bones in a joint to move smoothly against one another. When arthritis occurs...
As a native of Monmouth County, Jeremy Ruskin, MD, is excited to provide care of the, elbow, wrist, and hand to his patients. Dr. Ruskin earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. From there, he attended Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School and earned his Doctorate of Medicine. He remained...
Central Jersey Hand Surgery is excited to announce that we are now offering state of the art Telehealth Virtual Video Visits during the COVID-19 crisis. This eliminates the need for a face-to-face visit, unless an intervention or injection is necessary. Medicare and private insurance companies are mandated by the government to...