News

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Congratulations Dr. Nordstrom and Dr. Abrutyn! 05/09/2012 - 16:22

Somerset Medical Center honored Dr. Nordstrom and Dr. Abrutyn for being in the 94th

Dr. David Abrutyn Selected for Patients' Choice Awards 02/20/2012 - 04:13

Dr. Abrutyn was selected for both the "Patients Choice Award" and "Compassionate Doctor Recognition" for 2011.

Dr. David Abrutyn Interviewed About Joint Health for Points Sports Health Magazine 02/16/2012 - 17:06

1. How can athletes keep their joints healthy and avoid needing replacements?

Anytime an athlete competes they are at risk for injury. However, the best way to keepone’s joint healthy is strength and conditioning training. This should include a functional movement screen...

Insurance Announcement 02/15/2012 - 15:23

As of February 3, 2012 Dr. Nordstrom is no longer participating in United Healthcare and Oxford, and as of April 2nd Dr. Abrutyn will no longer be participating in United Healthcare and Oxford.

Patients that have United Healthcare can still be seen by Dr. Nordstrom and Dr. Abrutyn...

Dr. Abrutyn Set to Teach Course on Knee Ligaments 01/17/2012 - 17:45

On the weekend of March 9th, Dr. Abrutyn will be traveling to Chicago, IL to teach a course at the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). He will instruct along side Walter R. Shelton, MD, Freddie H. Fu, MD, Peter R. Kurzweil, MD, Donald H. Johnson, MD in teaching a course on Knee...

Events

Latest Events

Learn more about joint replacement surgery and Somerset Medical Center’s new Joint Surgery Institute during “Before and After Joint Replacement” on Oct. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Somerset Medical Center’s Fuld Auditorium.

A professional athlete will share his story about his life before...

ARTICLES

Latest Articles

  • Thumb basal joint osteoarthritis is a common problem that can become symptomatic in patients as young as 40 years of age.

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression syndrome—so much so that, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, at least 1.89 million people suffer from the condition.

    CTS occurs when the median nerve in the wrist’s narrow carpal tunnel becomes compressed by surrounding soft tissue. This compression reduces blood flow to the nerve and contributes to symptoms that include burning, tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers. Pain in the forearm is also a common complaint.

  • Baseball is our national pastime. As Hall of Fame pitcher and Yankee great, Whitey Ford, once said, “Pitching is the most glamorous position in baseball.” In an effort to maintain the glamour and competitive advantage required to maximize the development of our young players, the game has evolved into a year-round sport.

  • Ted Uber of Long Valley, fresh from having knee replacement surgery, is looking forward to spending most of his spring and summer on the links.

    Ted Uber thought he knew what to expect when recovering from knee replacement surgery at Somerset Medical Center. Four years earlier he had surgery on his left knee. But this time, his recovery was so much faster than he—or even his therapists—expected.

  • Paul Kolody, manager of Somerset Medical Center’s Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center, works with a Sky Blue FC player.

    You’ve heard of four-season athletes, but how about four-season athletic trainers?

    The staff at Somerset Medical Center’s Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center is earning its varsity letters by providing training and sports medicine services all year-round.

  • Sewell resident Frank Young gives his new knees a workout. Young had both knees surgically replaced at Somerset Medical Center.

    Frank Young loves to work with his hands. At 78, the retired telephone company employee relishes his time in the garage, carving miniatures out of wood. However, years of pain due to arthritis in both knees threatened his ability to sit for long periods of time.

    For nearly 10 years Young suffered in pain. He saw several orthopedists, all of whom provided temporary relief through the use of cortisone injections.

  • Superior Outcomes and Outstanding Service are Cornerstones Randy Thomas, RN, coordinator of Somerset Medical Center’s Joint Surgery Institute, explains the surgery process to a patient. You’ve been living with that nagging pain in your knee or hip for a while now. Taking part in favorite hobbies such as golf or bowling may be a thing of the past because conservative measures like diet, exercise and medication no longer provide relief or alleviate the pain.