Most overuse injuries are avoidable. To prevent an overuse injury:
Use proper form and gear. Whether you're starting a new activity or you've been playing a sport for a long time, consider taking lessons. Using the correct technique is crucial to preventing overuse injuries. Also make sure you wear proper shoes for the activity. Consider replacing your shoes for every 300 miles you walk or run — or at least twice a year if you regularly exercise.
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. Over time, osteoarthritis appears as joint cartilage erodes. It is generally progressive, but can be stemmed by taking management steps.
Engorged, puffy, creaky joints are typical of osteoarthritis. Oftentimes, the joints affected include the shoulder, elbow, hand, foot and ankle, hip, spine and knee.
Serving as an attending plastic surgeon at Lincoln Medical Center in New York, an internationally known trauma center, Dr. Fontana routinely performs reconstructive surgery of the hand, extremity and breast. In his New Jersey office, Dr. Fontana maintains a private practice focusing on cosmetic as well as reconstructive plastic surgery
At Bayshore Community Hospital, we provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized services like our Center for Wound Healing, Sleep Care Center, Center for Bariatrics and comprehensive Rehabilitation Services.
