What is arthritis? PDF Print E-mail
The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, can affect any joint in the body, but most often afflicts the knees, hips, and fingers. Most people will develop osteoarthritis from the normal wear and tear on the joints through the years. Joints contain cartilage, a rubbery material that cushions the ends of bones and facilitates movement. Over time, or if the joint has been injured, the cartilage wears away and the bones of the joint start rubbing together. As bones rub together, bone spurs may form and the joint becomes stiff after long periods of activity or inactivity.
 

Search The Site

American Orthopedic
& Sports Medicine

30 West Century Road
Suite 320
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-2000

New Jersey's Best

Dr. Steven Stoller's Bergen County, New Jersey practice specializes in physical therapy, sports medicine and orthopedic knee pain and shoulder pain.

Our services:

If you are in Bergen County or the greater New Jersey area, contact Dr. Stoller's office to schedule an appointment with New Jersey's best sports medicine doctor. For directions to our Bergen County, NJ office, click here.