Shore Orthopaedic University Associates welcomes Dr. Greene, an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and cartilage surgery. He specializes in acute and chronic ligament, tendon and cartilage injuries to all major joints, primarily the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
Dr. Greene grew up just outside of Baltimore playing sports such as soccer, baseball and lacrosse. As a result, he suffered from multiple sports injuries. He diligently worked with athletic trainers and became involved with his own physical therapy. From this stemmed his passion for sports medicine.
Dr. Greene attended the University of Maryland and obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency and training at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, where he spent an extra year concentrating on the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries. He then completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute in New Orleans, where he worked with professional sports teams including the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans.
A love of the outdoors drew Dr. Greene to the Jersey Shore, where he enjoys surfing, sailing and running on the boardwalk. He is excited to become involved with the community and grow roots here. In his downtime, he covers Middle Township football games and Stockton basketball games, working with the trainers and coaches to evaluate athletic injuries on the spot.
Dr. Greene offers advice on an issue he frequently treats: Shoulder Pain.
A common cause of shoulder pain is poor posture, especially for those who work in an office. When you sit at a computer and type all day, your shoulders tend to roll forward. If you often get an achy feeling in your back, arms, shoulders or neck, Dr. Greene suggests to bring your shoulders down and try to pinch your shoulder blades together. Relax and repeat the motion again. This will train your shoulder blades where they should be to properly support your shoulders. If you feel numbness or tingling from your neck to your fingertips, this is indicative of a more serious condition and it’s time to see your doctor.
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