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 Hackettstown Recreation Receives Defibrillator Hackettstown Recreation Receives Defibrillator Donated by The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey
Hackettstown, N.J. - The Hackettstown Recreation Department was the recent recipient of a new defibrillator donated to the town by The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. John Mandick from the Hackettstown Recreation Department, pictured third from left, is seen receiving the defibrillator from Dr. Michael Gutkin who is shown representing a number of The Orthopedic Institute physicians. Also pictured (first on left) is Hackettstown resident and Assemblyman, John Dimaio. Defibrillation has been proven to be a successful treatment for the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. The defibrillator itself delivers a dose of electrical energy to the affected heart which in turn terminates the arrhythmia, and allows normal sinus rhythm to be reestablished by the body's natural pacemaker. The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey has provided defibrillators to other organizations and is very glad to do so. Dr. Michael Gutkin commented, "If we can play a small role in saving one life by this contribution, it further supports our work as medical professionals. We were glad to be of assistance to the Hackettstown Recreation Department." John Mandick of the Hackettstown Recreation Department expressed his appreciation to the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. "A defibrillator is an extremely valuable piece of equipment, as we seek to ensure the safety for all those who participate in our programs. We are grateful to The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey for this donation." The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, www.orthopedicnj.com, is a thriving Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine practice established in 2006. The medical staff specializes in sports-related injuries and disorders, with an emphasis on those involving the shoulder, knee, spine, foot and ankle as well as pain management. The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey serves Warren, Sussex, and Morris counties with 10 office locations. For more information on The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey call 1-877-55-ORTHO or go to www.ORTHOPEDICNJ.com. The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey Celebrates New Location Hackettstown, NJ - On September 17th, 150 friends of the practice joined The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey in unveiling its new, state-of-the-art flagship location. The 10,000-square foot space, located in the Hackettstown Medical Arts Building at 108 Bilby Road in Hackettstown includes doctor's offices, conference and lab space, administrative and staff offices and a new, 3,000-square foot physical therapy center. The new facility was designed specifically for The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey with an open, patient-friendly feel. The patient waiting area, in addition to being spacious and comfortable, boasts a flat screen television and a 100 gallon fish tank to allow for a relaxing environment while waiting to see a doctor.
To help celebrate the grand opening, invited guests had the opportunity to tour the facility and meet the special guest for the evening, NBA legend Willis Reed who spoke, posed for pictures, and signed autographs.
The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, a thriving Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine practice, was established in 2006. Led by cutting-edge surgeons Dr. Robert A. DeFalco, Jr and Dr. Paul G. Teja, the goal of the practice is to provide the highest quality of care to patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses by integrating the latest technology and research findings into all their surgical and non-surgical treatments. The medical staff specializes in sports-related injuries and disorders, with an emphasis on those involving the shoulder, knee, spine, foot and ankle. The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey serves Warren, Sussex, and Morris counties with 10 office locations. Their physicians enjoy admitting and surgical privileges at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center and Specialty Surgical Center of Sparta, New Jersey. The Institute accepts all major insurance plans. Elite New Jersey Doctors Form The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - North Jersey Sports Medicine and Spine Center and New Jersey Sport and Spine Center have joined forces to form The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. The practice will feature complete orthopedic medicine, sports medicine, state?of?the?art facilities, and board certified and fellowship trained physicians.
The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey consists of ten physicians of various disciplines: Dr. Robert DeFalco, Dr. Paul Teja, and Dr. Mike Kelly (Sports Medicine and Orthopedics); Dr. Kevin White (Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics); Dr. Michael Rohan (Spine Surgery & Orthopedics); Dr. Michael Gutkin (Pain Management & Spinal Disorders); Dr. Atif Malik (Pain Management & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery); Dr. Burak Alptekin (Pain Management & Alternative Medicine); Dr. Shariq Ali (Rehabilitation & Electro?diagnostic Medicine); and Dr. Steven Gutkin (Chiropractic & Sports Chiropractic Medicine). "We have assembled some of the top doctors in the country," explained Dr. Robert DeFalco. "Our entire group feels that top notch care for our patients is the number one priority. Our doctors have strong credentials in their disciplines and are experienced in providing outstanding care to patients in New Jersey and beyond." A new website, www.orthopedicnj.com, is being launched today featuring biographies of the physicians, services, news and events, patient education and forms, and more. The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey has ten convenient locations: Hackettstown, Sparta, Andover, Hopatcong, Vernon, Roxbury, Landing, Flanders, Blairstown, and Randolph. For more information, call 1-877-55-ORTHO (877-556-7846). Media Contact: Ed Schwartz - (201) 939-8601 Dr. Michael Xavier Rohan Joins The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey Hackettstown, New Jersey - The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey is pleased to announce the addition of spinal surgeon Dr. Michael Xavier Rohan, Jr., to
their Hackettstown-based orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice.
Dr. Rohan specializes in the treatment of adult spinal disorders including arthritis, artificial disk replacement, osteoporosis, pain, rehabilitation, fractures, and motion preservation surgery, employing traditional as well as minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical techniques. Dr. Rohan joins The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey after successfully establishing his private practice as an attending spinal surgeon at Gulf Coast Medical Center and Northwest Florida Surgery Center in Panama City, Florida. A Florida native, Dr. Rohan is a third generation orthopedic surgeon, and a fourth generation physician. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Florida, and then attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. He served his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine, and at the A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2005, he was appointed Chief Resident for Orthopedic Surgery for the Kennedy Memorial Hospitals - University Medical Center, and Cooper University Hospital by UNDMY-SOM. In 2006, Dr. Rohan served as the Spine Surgery Fellow at the prestigious Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas, under internationally renowned spinal surgeons Richard Guyer, MD, Jack Zigler, MD, and Scott Blumenthal, MD. His professional affiliations include memberships in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Rohan sums up his medical philosophy this way, "Surgery is really the last resort. I work closely with all my patients to exhaust all non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments before considering the major surgical options." He currently resides in Sparta, New Jersey with his wife and two children. When not attending to his patients' needs, Dr. Rohan cherishes time spent traveling with his family, and playing golf. For more information, call 1-877-55-ORTHO (877-556-7846). Media Contact: Ed Schwartz - (201) 939-8601 Orthopedic Institute Utilizing Latest Technology
Hackettstown, NJ - The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey is pleased to offer platelet rich plasma (PRP) Therapy to those patients who can benefit from this new service. PRP Therapy offers another alternative for healing patient's injuries.
"This cutting edge technology allows our doctors to use a patient's own blood to heal sports and orthopedic injuries," said Dr. Robert A. DeFalco, Jr. "We are seeing some very positive results with this therapy." Platelets have been known to be involved with blood clotting for some time. For example, when the skin is lacerated, platelets are naturally concentrated at the wound and contribute to the formation of a blood clot. However, modern medical research has found that platelets also contain a number of growth factors that accelerate healing. When platelets are concentrated and injected into an injured area, the concentrated growth factors cause an accelerated and magnified healing response. Platelet rich plasma is the name for the concentrated platelet solution that is injected into the injured tissues. A platelet rich plasma injection procedure involves drawing the patient's blood from a superficial vein (similar to a routine blood test) which is then processed by a special medical device that separates and concentrates the platelets. (human blood contains, platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells, serum, and electrolytes). The concentrated platelets are then injected into an anesthetized area to augment the healing of an injury. Most patients have minor discomfort for a few days that eventually resolves with full recovery occurring in a few weeks. The benefits of a platelet rich plasma injection include:
There is also a related newspaper story at: http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2009/07/cuttingedge_plateletrich_plasm.html For additional information about PRP Therapy, patients should call the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey at 1-877-55- ORTHO (877-556-7846). Media Contact: Ed Schwartz - (201) 939-8601  Warren, Sussex, and Morris Counties and Eastern Pennsylvania. For an appointment at any one of our 12 locations Call 1-877-55-ORTHO (1-877-556-7846) |
