Frequently Asked Questions in East Brunswick, NJ Common Injuries & Conditions What are muscle spasms? What are shin splints? What is a ruptured achilles tendon? What is a separated shoulder? What is a stress fracture? What is a torn rotator cuff? What is bursitis? What is carpal tunnel syndrome? What is degenerative disc disease? What is frozen shoulder? What is plantar fasciitis (heel spur)? What is radiculopathy/nerve impingement? What is sciatica? What is shoulder impingement? What is spinal stenosis? What is tendinitis? What is tennis elbow? What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? General Orthopedics Should I apply ice or heat to an injury? What are NSAIDs and how do they work? What is a cortisone/corticosteroid injection? What is a tendon? ligament? cartilage? What is an epidural? What is physical therapy? What is the difference between x-rays, MRI, and CT scan? Orthopedic Surgery How long do artificial joints last? What are the most common complications of orthopedic surgery? What happens during rotator cuff surgery? What is an ACL reconstruction? What is an orthopedic surgeon? What is arthroscopic surgery? What is joint replacement surgery?