At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we offer our patients the Three Ts on an extraordinary level. What are the Three Ts? They are extraordinary talent, extraordinary tools, and extraordinary techniques we use to serve Central New Jersey with world-class, world-recognized, and award-winning orthopaedic care.  The Three Ts are the cornerstones of the exceptional, personalized care we […]

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is a community of extraordinary care. We say that because we are proud and honored to bring extraordinary talent, tools, and techniques to you. We serve Central New Jersey with world-class, world-recognized, and award-winning orthopaedic care.  POA has some of the most talented and recognized orthopaedic physicians in the world. We work […]

At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we refer to ourselves as a “Community of Extraordinary Care.” That means that we support the community we live in and love with exceptional care. It also means that we are a community of doctors, teams, and physical therapists who work together to provide the best diagnosis, treatment, and recovery care […]

Does your shoulder “lock” when you move it? Is it sore and difficult to move? Does it seem unstable? If so, these are the symptoms of a labrum tear. The labrum is the curved cartilage that sits in the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint. When it is torn, it can cause pain and instability in the shoulder.  […]

People with persistent or severe shoulder pain may have a separated shoulder condition. This happens when the ligaments that connect the collarbone to the shoulder blade are stretched or torn. The injury can be mild, requiring mainly painkillers and some TLC, or severe, requiring surgery. The shoulder experts at Princeton Orthopaedic Associates can diagnose your […]

One of the biggest tools for recovery from orthopaedic issues is physical therapy. Whether to treat an injury or disorder, or whether to speed recovery after surgery, physical therapy can greatly improve healing for patients. At Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, we have a team of physical therapists who focus on particular parts of the body, so […]

A sore shoulder, a sore elbow, a sore knee — they all could have a common ailment. It’s called tendonitis, and it can affect the overused or injured joints of patients of any age. It’s most common in athletes and those with active lifestyles — those who use these joints often and with great effort.  The […]

You may have heard the term “bowlegged” or “bowlegs,” but what does it mean? Bowlegs are a deformity mainly in the knees that causes the legs to bow outward. It’s common in infants because of their positioning in the womb, but as they grow, develop, and begin to walk, their legs should straighten naturally. For […]

Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the small sacs that cushion the hip joint. It can be painful enough to limit mobility, including walking upstairs or getting out of a deep chair. The good news is, there are several treatment options available for hip bursitis. The experts at Princeton Orthopaedic Associates […]

Compartment syndrome refers to the swelling of muscles in groups surrounded by tissue called the fascia. These muscle groups can cause severe complications if they swell too much because the fascia doesn’t stretch, so it contains the swelling and puts pressure on the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. There are two types of compartment syndrome: […]