Blog Posts

If you’ve fractured your wrist, you may need more than a cast if you want the bone to heal properly. Here’s why one surgical technique — volar plate fixation — delivers such strong results.

A wrist fracture is only the beginning. If you’re wondering how long recovery really takes and what each stage looks like, here’s what to expect as your wrist heals — with or without surgery.

Gripping the steering wheel hurts, and opening a jar is nearly impossible. If thumb arthritis is making simple tasks a struggle, a cortisone injection might offer relief. Here’s how to know if it’s the right next step — and what to expect.

A broken wrist isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Some fractures heal well in a cast, while others need surgery to restore proper alignment and long-term function. Here’s how we decide on the best treatment.

Thumb arthritis can make simple, everyday tasks surprisingly difficult, but that doesn’t mean you’re destined to go under the knife. Here’s how we treat painful thumb arthritis without surgery.

I was pleased to be interviewed by Kurt Harrington as a world expert on Minimally Invasive Treatments for Dupuytren Contracture, for his great Podcast, Hands of Change.

Dr. Shah, MD, is excited to provide care of the elbow, wrist, and hand to his patients.  

Our Freehold office reopens on Monday September 20. Please call 732-462-7700 form 732-542-4477 0 to make an appointment.

We are proud to announce that Jeremy Ruskin is the lead author of an original research project, published in this month's Journal Of Hand Surgery. It is titled: Union of Radiocarpal Fusion With and Without Proximal Row Carpectomy: A Systematic Review.

Jeremy Ruskin, MD has joined the Central Jersey Hand Surgery family as our new associate. Dr. Ruskin takes care of injuries from the arm down to the fingers.

Central Jersey Hand Surgery is excited to announce that we are now offering Telehealth Virtual Video Visits during the COVID-19 crisis. This eliminates the need for a face-to-face visit. We sincerely care about the health of our patients and our staff.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.