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April 9, 2025
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction Opens Flagship Surgical Center in New Jersey
This 14,500-Square-Foot Facility Unites Leading Surgeons Across Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand, and Specialty Surgery in...
April 4, 2025
9 Tips for Traveling with Lymphedema
Living with lymphedema can be challenging. From compression garments and loose, carefully selected clothing to the...
March 28, 2025
Understanding Nerve Compression Syndromes: An Overview
Have you ever experienced that persistent tingling in your fingers or a nagging pain that shoots through your arm?...
March 21, 2025
Lymphedema and Its Impact on Quality of Life
For the roughly 250 million people living with lymphedema worldwide, swelling and discomfort are a daily frustration....
March 14, 2025
What to Expect from Lymphovenous Bypass Surgery: A Patient's Guide
What is Lymphovenous Bypass Surgery? For those grappling with the physical and emotional toll of lymphedema, relief can...
March 14, 2025
Managing Shoulder and Elbow Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Exercises
Have you noticed simple arm movements, such as reaching for something or buttoning a shirt, have become painful or...
March 7, 2025
Can Surgery Cure Lymphedema? Debunking Myths and Setting Realistic Expectations
Everyone has a lymphatic system. This system — a complex network of vessels, nodes, and organs — helps maintain fluid...
February 28, 2025
Managing Nerve Injuries: From Diagnosis to Recovery
Nerves are the information superhighway of the human body – directing voluntary and involuntary movement and...
February 14, 2025
Understanding Finger Arthritis: Focus on DIP and PIP Joints
Arthritis doesn’t just affect large joints like your hips or knees—it can also make everyday hand movements painful. If...
February 7, 2025
Understanding Radial Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Does typing cause you discomfort in your forearm or elbow? What about gripping objects or turning a doorknob? If this...
January 24, 2025
Choosing Your Path: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
If you have recently undergone a mastectomy and are now exploring breast reconstruction surgeries, you are not alone....
January 3, 2025
Effective Chronic Hand Pain Treatments
Chronic hand pain can make simple tasks like texting a loved one or getting dressed painful and difficult....
December 27, 2024
Extensor Tendon Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Extensor tendons are strong bands of connective tissue that connect the muscles of the forearm and hand to the bones in...
December 13, 2024
Navigating Your Diagnosis: Chronic Hand Pain Evaluation Explained
Living with chronic hand or wrist pain can be both frustrating and isolating. You may be wondering what’s behind the...
November 29, 2024
Is a Paralyzed Diaphragm Causing Your Shortness of Breath?
What is a Paralyzed Diaphragm? The diaphragm is a crucial muscle that plays a key role in breathing. It functions as...
November 28, 2024
Wrist Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Your wrists are essential to nearly every movement of your hands—typing, lifting, and even simple motions like turning...
November 22, 2024
The Cost of DIEP Flap Surgery: Understanding Insurance Coverage and Financing Options
Is the Cost of DIEP Flap Reconstruction Covered by Insurance? Insurance coverage for DIEP Flap surgery varies...
November 1, 2024
Spotlight on Pronator Teres Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS) is a nerve compression condition affecting the median nerve in the forearm. It occurs...
October 25, 2024
Advancements in Prosthetic Technology: Enhancing Mobility and Quality of Life
If you or a loved one have ever faced a loss of mobility, you know how life-altering it can be. But amazing...
October 18, 2024
Understanding Chronic Hand Pain: Causes and Common Conditions
Whether you have carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or a similar condition, you are well...
October 18, 2024
What Are The Different Types of Phrenic Nerve Injury and Diaphragm Paralysis?
The phrenic nerve controls the muscles of your diaphragm and is crucial to respiratory health. A damaged phrenic nerve...
October 3, 2024
The Breast Center of New Jersey: A New Hub for Comprehensive Breast Cancer Treatment
SEPTEMBER 2024 — New Jersey has officially welcomed its largest network of breast health professionals with the launch...
September 27, 2024
Thumb CMC (Basal) Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Advanced Treatment Options
Thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis, also known as basal thumb arthritis, affects the joint at the base of the thumb...
September 20, 2024
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
Introduction to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome...
September 13, 2024
Understanding Wrist Drop: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Wrist Drop? Our fingers and wrists are vital in performing everyday tasks and activities, from getting ready in...
September 10, 2024
What Are Your Options for Breast Reconstruction Revision Surgery?
Embracing Your Journey Toward Confidence and Comfort After facing the challenges of breast cancer, many women look...
September 6, 2024
Exploring the Success Rate of Toe-to-Hand Transfer Surgery
If you or someone you know has ever experienced limb loss, whether from an industrial accident, severe burn, or...
August 30, 2024
The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Lymphedema
Living with lymphedema presents unique challenges that can significantly impact a person's daily life. This chronic...
August 23, 2024
8 Foods to Avoid With Arthritis
If you are living with arthritis, you are not alone. Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions,...
August 16, 2024
8 Exercises for Foot Drop to Improve Mobility
If you’ve ever known someone who could not lift the front part of their foot, that person likely had a condition known...
August 8, 2024
When is Pelvic Pain a Sign of Pudendal Neuralgia?
Are you living with persistent pelvic pain that just won't go away? Do you find yourself avoiding sitting for long...
July 17, 2024
Relief from Post-Mastectomy Pain: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
Post-mastectomy pain is a significant concern for many breast cancer survivors, with approximately 20% of women...
July 15, 2024
Debunking Myths About Erectile Dysfunction: Get the Facts
Let's be honest, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a topic that makes many men uncomfortable, yet it impacts nearly 30...
June 7, 2024
Fat Transfer to Breasts: Pros and Cons of Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide, with an increasing number of...
May 17, 2024
What Are Hernias? An Overview of Different Types
Most of us have heard of hernias, but how much do we really know about them? Essentially, a hernia occurs when an organ...
May 10, 2024
Can You Use Your Own Fat for Breast Reconstruction?
Believe it or not, you can use your own fat for breast reconstruction. This procedure, known as autologous fat transfer...
April 27, 2024
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Amputation
An amputation is a significant procedure resulting in a life-changing outcome. At The Institute, we understand the...
April 19, 2024
Exploring the Role of Scar Tissue: A Common Culprit in Post-Reconstruction Pain
While reconstructive surgery can rebuild form and function, scar tissue that develops internally can sometimes lead to ...
April 12, 2024
When and How to Consult a Healthcare Professional for Testicular Pain
Testicular pain can range from mild discomfort to severe and debilitating. While occasional brief pain in the testicles...
April 5, 2024
Choosing DIEP: Why Many Opt for this Advanced Breast Reconstruction Technique
The journey after a mastectomy is a deeply personal one. Beyond the physical challenges that can come with breast loss,...
March 22, 2024
How Long After a Mastectomy Can I Have DIEP Flap Surgery
Getting DIEP flap surgery after a mastectomy is a process that requires careful planning and consideration. The DIEP...
March 15, 2024
Benefits of Breast Reconstruction After Fighting Cancer
Breast reconstruction after breast cancer treatment can be highly beneficial for patients, both physically and...
March 8, 2024
Will Breast Reconstruction Affect My Cancer Treatment?
Breast reconstruction can be an important part of the journey for many women after breast cancer treatment. While it...
February 27, 2024
How To Prepare For Diep Flap Surgery: Tips For A Successful Procedure
DIEP flap reconstruction utilizes your own tissue to craft natural-looking breasts, leaving minimal scarring at the...
February 16, 2024
Empowering Healing: A Guide to Dos and Don'ts Post Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction surgery can be a rewarding yet difficult journey, and the work is not done when you leave the...
February 5, 2024
What Is Capsular Contracture? Understanding the Symptoms
Following the placement of a breast implant, fibrous scar tissue develops around it, forming a tissue capsule. The...
January 31, 2024
Foot Drop Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Tripping over your own feet or feeling a tingling sensation can happen from time to time. However, if such symptoms...