Orthopaedics New Jersey

On November 4, 2018, I ran the New York City Marathon, my first marathon ever. I’ve never been prouder to finish 18,842nd in any thing in my life. My time was 4:12:48, slightly better than the average time for men at 4:26.55. I was expecting to finish between 4-4:15, so I was pretty happy. #NJSportsdoc, #NYCMarathon

Dr. David P. Rudman, an Orthopedic Surgeon fellowshiop trained in Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine, is honored to have been asked to participate in "Advanced Orthopedic Day" at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.  Dr. Rudman will be discussing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacements.  His presentation will include all that is done before, during and after surgery to maximize patient outcomes and to prevent complications.

Dr. David P. Rudman, an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine, will be giving a lecture titled, "Shouldering the Pain". This lecture is part of the Valley Hospital PrimeTime program. It will be held October 18 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at the Dorothy B Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. Attendees will learn about Rotator Cuff Syndrome: tears and repairs, Total shoulder arthroplasty and Reverse Total shoulder arthroplasty. Sign up:
https://www.valleyhealth.com/valley_eventscalendar.aspx

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and participation in the USA is growing rapidly.  Unfortunately, participants of at all levels are getting injured.  Dr. David P. Rudman, a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, will be giving a lecture on some common soccer injuries, treatments and prevention techniques.  

Sign up Now!  There are so many benefits of signing up for a race.  The physical and mental benefits of training for and participating in races is undeniable.  Signing up for a race puts something on the calendar, a goal to work toward, it's motivation.  As a middle aged Orthopaedic Surgeon who participates in local swimming, biking, and running races I've experienced the benefit personally.  Cross traing, staying healthy and great community to be a part of.  https://wyckoffymca.org/raceevents/triathlon/

Platelets play a intergral role in the bodies natural process of healing.  Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from the whole blood of a patient.    The patients blood is drawn under sterile techniques and then centrifuged to remove the red blood cells.  The PRP has 3-5 times the concentration of platelet then whole blood.  Harnessing the bodies healing potential via the growth factors and cytokines in PRP, this preperation is then injected in the tissue where healing is desired.  In some instances the treatment requires a series of three injections spaced out one week a part.  PRP has been investigated and used across several speacilities including dentistry, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and dermatology.  In Orthopaedics it's uses include treatment of chronic tendinitis, osteoarthritis and bone repair and regeneration.

Massive rotator cuff tears that have failed a previous repair or are irreparable, pose a challenge to both patients and doctors a like.  The superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) offers a novel approach for these patients.  SCR utilizes a graft that is attached to the superior glenoid, the shoulder socket, and the greater tuberosity on the humerus, the shoulder ball.  The goal with SCR surgery is to help stabilize the humeral head in the glenoid.   Theorectically with improved glenohumeral kinematics the deltoid and remaining rotator cuff muscles can function more effectively. Recent early follow up studies have shown promising results with decreased pain and increased function.