The meniscus is a cartilage that lives between the femur and tibia and acts as a shock absorber. When the meniscus is torn, typically from a sports injury or other trauma, it may require surgery if it is unable to heal correctly on its own.

In the past, traditional knee surgeries were performed as open surgeries, which impacted a patient’s recovery. Today, most orthopedic surgeons perform arthroscopies to limit blood loss, reduce the risk of infection, and improve healing time. This procedure is the most common type for patients who suffer a meniscal tear at Specialty Surgical Center in Sparta, New Jersey.

Arthroscopy for a torn meniscus repairs the tear just as well as open surgery, but the difference is that arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that decreases recovery time, costs less, and produces less overall pain than open surgery. It has a cosmetic benefit too because the incision is much smaller and produces a smaller scar on the knee.

How it Works

The patient is given anesthesia and the knee is sterilized. In some cases, patients may be given a femoral nerve block so the patient remains awake, but cannot feel the surgeon as he or she works. The surgeon then uses an arthroscope. This is a small instrument with a camera attached. It can fit through a tiny incision while still allowing the surgeon to see inside. Typically, two small incisions are made, but if the tear is severe, more incisions may be made to accommodate the injury. The joint is then expanded using the instrument to improve visualization. If the meniscus has strands or excess cartilage sticking out as a result of the tear, the surgeon removes these first.

Then, the surgeon helps repair the meniscus by allowing blood to flow to it. Meniscal tears are tricky to heal because our blood aids in the healing process, and there is naturally not a lot of blood flow to this area. The surgeon will then use his or her preferred technique, typically using sutures, to draw together the torn edges.

Finally, the surgeon takes one last look into the knee to ensure the wound is cleaned up and properly repaired. The instruments are removed and small stitches are used to clean up the small incisions (called portals).

Because Specialty Surgical Center’s orthopedic partners specialize in minimally invasive procedures like arthroscopy of the knee, the patient is able to return home the same day to recover, eliminating the cost of overnight hospital stays.

 What Next

Patients may experience minimal pain over the next couple of days, but this can be curbed with pain medication and plenty of rest. Patients should be mindful of their surgical sutures and be sure to change dressings accordingly and avoid touching the area with dirty hands to minimize the risk of infection. The physician may recommend physical therapy in order to restore the knee back to full function following surgery.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery. For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

There are a number of things that occur before, during, and after a surgical procedure. Two hours before the procedure, patients must be prepped by a registered nurse. This process will include the patient changing into a surgical gown and removing jewelry and other non-essentials.

The nurse will go over the patient’s medical history and monitor his or her heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and pulse. The surgeon performing the procedure will likely visit the patient during this stage to mark areas where the incisions will be made. The nurse will place an IV line in the patient’s arm and transport him or her to the operating room.

The Surgical Team

The beginning stages of surgery are pretty straightforward and happen in most surgical settings. However, it’s important to note that what goes on during the procedure varies from patient to patient. Depending on the surgery being performed, your surgical team may include four medical providers: the surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical tech, and operating room nurse.

Sometimes, a certified registered nurse assistant will be present during the procedure. Other times, there are as many as eight or more medical providers in the operating room at one time. Again, it depends on the surgery being performed. For these complex procedures (the ones that require many medical providers), there are usually multiple operations occurring at one time. Because of this, there can be a surgery overlap.

Overlapping Surgery

Overlapping surgery occurs when a senior surgeon performs critical components of one operation while a trainee surgeon or physician assistant handles a non-critical portion of another procedure. An example of this would be a surgical assistant closing an incision to finish up an operation while the senior surgeon begins a new procedure for a different patient.

The general population doesn’t know much about overlapping surgery because it’s not something that usually comes up during the initial stages of treatment. This is primarily due to the fact that it’s always been common practice – allowing surgeons to perform more operations in a given day so that patients don’t have to wait as long for their procedure.

In many instances, overlapping surgery can be beneficial to patients and the surgical team performing the procedure. It allows patients to receive complete care from multiple individuals who all have exceptional skills, knowledge, and expertise, and it provides newer surgeons with the opportunity to gain new skills under new challenges. More importantly, overlapping surgeries is a common and safe practice that is only employed for certain situations. If you have questions about overlapping surgery, be sure to talk to your Specialty Surgical Center physician.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

According to the medical journal JAMA Oncology, researchers have developed new guidelines for women undergoing breast cancer removal surgery. The medical journal also commented on the history of breast cancer surgery and why this new guideline is being recommended to oncologists who specialize in breast cancer procedures.

According to the report, for more than a decade, women with early stage and/or non-invasive breast cancer would often undergo far more extensive procedures to remove their cancer, such as a bi-lateral mastectomy, instead of undergoing a lumpectomy. These extensive procedures were often recommended over less-invasive surgeries because doctors could not agree on a safe, cancer-free margin around tumors.

In fact, before the recommendations were made public back in 2014, doctors would suggest the surgery they thought would be most effective based on their educational backgrounds and training. Which means that if you went to 3-4 different doctors for your breast cancer surgery, you may have been recommended different procedures depending on that doctor’s personal treatment philosophy.

While that may sound alarming, it’s not. That’s just the nature of the business. It would be like going to contractor A and contractor B for quotes on a home improvement project and getting two different prices. Nevertheless, some doctors feel it is necessary to remove the tumor and 2 millimeters or more of normal tissue beyond the edge of the cancer to ensure an optimal outcome while others feel a clear margin could be even smaller than 1 millimeter.

Now, JAMA Oncology is recommending doctors focus on less invasive procedures for breast cancer because a “minimal negative margin was just as good as a bigger margin at reducing the risk of cancer coming back in that breast.” This new guideline has been adopted quickly, resulting in fewer repeat surgeries for further removal of tumors and possibly cancerous tissue.

To learn more about the new guidelines and how they impact women undergoing breast cancer surgery, please visit NPR News for the full story: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/05/531583177/fewer-women-need-to-undergo-repeat-surgery-after-lumpectomy.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is an intimidating prospect no matter how old you are or how many surgeries you’ve undergone in the past. This is especially true considering the spine was once a difficult part of the body to operate on; the surrounding muscles, nerves, and ligaments made patients vulnerable to infection and other complications.

Fortunately, the practice has advanced – allowing patients to get up and walk a few hours after surgery. This is remarkable if you think about it, especially since operating on the spine once required weeks of bed rest and other post-op recovery methods. Now, spine surgeons actually encourage safe, supervised movement after surgery to promote the post-surgical healing process.

Just because spine surgery has advanced significantly over the years, does not mean you still don’t have your doubts or fears about it – we totally understand! Nevertheless, we are here to explain why it may be time for you to undergo minimally invasive spine surgery for your aging back.

1.     Your Degeneration May Worsen

Spinal vertebrae are made of bone, tissue, and cartilage – all things that will, unfortunately, degenerate as we get older. If you already suffer from a spinal condition caused by degeneration, there is little you can do to prevent it from worsening. Of course, you can receive steroid injections to relieve your pain and reduce your inflammation, but over time, your degeneration will likely worsen, requiring spine surgery down the road. To prevent extensive damage to your spine, it may be worth your while to undergo a minimally invasive spine surgery to restore vertebral height and stability.

2.    You’ll Experience Long-Term Pain Relief

If you’re receiving treatment for your spine pain in the form of medications, nerve blocks, steroid injections, or radiofrequency ablation, you are probably already aware of the fact that these methods, while effective, can only provide short-term pain relief. It’s true, you may experience pain relief for several months or years with interventional pain therapy, but your pain will likely return once the steroid medication wears off or the nerves from your ablation procedure have returned. Spine surgery, on the other hand, has the potential to provide pain relief that lasts the rest of your adult life because it corrects the problem at the source instead of masking your pain symptoms.

3.    It’s More Cost Effective in the Long Run

You heard that right – your spine surgery may be a more cost-effective option for you, especially if you suffer from chronic, debilitating pain. Over time, your pain treatments, doctor’s appointments, physical therapy sessions, and other treatment modalities will add up, resulting in more money out of your pocket. The benefit of undergoing spine surgery is that you only do so once, which means after your procedure you’ll be on your way to long-lasting pain relief.

If you’re considering spine surgery, talk to your Specialty Surgical Center physician about your options. Our team would be more than happy to walk through the process with you!

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

A runny nose, watery eyes, and pressure near/around the sinuses are tell-tale signs you have allergies, right? Perhaps. These symptoms could also indicate the common cold, or in severe cases, a sinus infection. If you haven’t experienced a sinus infection before, you may not know what to expect from this ailment. This is usually because a sinus infection often mimics the signs and symptoms of a cold or seasonal allergies. Fortunately, the team at Specialty Surgical Center is here to help you determine the differences among sinus infections, colds, and allergies.

The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors at Specialty Surgical Center specialize in a number of surgical and non-surgical procedures. For example, the team can administer simple allergy and hearing tests, as well as complex surgical interventions, such as rhinoplasties, tonsillectomies, and tracheotomies. Our physicians’ educational backgrounds, surgical skills, and clinical expertise allow them to determine whether or not you’re suffering from chronic ailments or serious diseases that require immediate medical attention.

As such, our specialists want to educate patients on the differences among sinus infections, colds, and allergies. Continue reading to learn more!

Colds vs. Allergies

Seasonal allergies and the common cold often share similar symptoms, such as:

• Congestion
• Coughing
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Watery eyes

These symptoms can arise at any point during the year depending on the cause, and it’s important for patients to understand that “colds” don’t just occur in the wintertime. While these two ailments share similar symptoms, there are two symptoms that put the kibosh on this whole argument: fever and body aches. These two symptoms do not develop in patients with allergies. So, if you can’t quite figure out what’s causing your symptoms, check to see if your body temperature has risen or if your muscles are beginning to ache – if both occur, you’re probably experiencing a cold!

Sinus Infections

Sinus infections can be tricky to diagnose because they produce similar symptoms to both allergies and colds. Moreover, allergies, colds, and asthma can all trigger sinus infections, making it even harder to identify. Fortunately, sinus infections do produce symptoms that differ from the common cold and allergies. See below:

• An aching, pressure-like feeling in the middle of the face
• Nasal discharge
• Aching around the jaw
• Bad breath
• A headache that worsens when leaning forward or backward

These symptoms, in addition to a sore throat, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing, and congestion can all indicate a sinus infection. If your symptoms don’t go away after a week, schedule an appointment with one of our ENTs. He or she will be able to evaluate your symptoms and prescribe antibiotics to help with your infection.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

According to a recent study by the Karolinska Institutet, coronary artery bypass surgery may be the best treatment method for diabetes patients suffering from clogged arteries (atherosclerosis). The study was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology as an official consideration for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as the current international guidelines recommend the procedure for diabetes patients with artherosclerotic coronary arteries.

This is quite the revelation considering the current guidelines don’t differentiate whether this treatment option is best for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or both. According to Martin Holzmann, a researcher at Karolinska Institutet’s Department of Medicine in Solna, “Since type 1 diabetes is a different disease with different complications, it’s never been given that the treatment should be the same as with type 2 diabetes.”

The procedure, for those who are unfamiliar, is called coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and it improves blood flow to the heart by connecting a healthy artery or vein from the body to the blocked coronary artery. In this process, the grafted artery bypasses the blocked artery, creating a path for healthy blood flow. This procedure is the most common open heart surgery that is performed in the U.S.

During the study, Dr. Holzmann and his research team followed up with patients with type 1 diabetes who underwent revascularization of two or more narrowed coronary vessels between the years of 1995 and 2013. The results from their data collection can be seen below:

• Patients who underwent revascularization via percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) had a 45% increased risk of fatal heart disease.
• Patients who underwent PCI also had a 47% increased risk of myocardial infarction during the average 10-year follow-up time than patients who were treated with CABG
• Patients who underwent PCI were 5 times more likely to require further treatment.

With these results, researchers came to the conclusions that CABG was the preferred procedure for patients with type 1 diabetes and two or more diseased coronary vessels, a guideline that has been recommended for patients with type 2 diabetes. While PCI is easier to perform, researchers also found that the relative number of CAGB procedures decreased dramatically over the study period.

A direct quote from the article stated, “between 1995 and 2000, CAGB accounted for 58% of revascularizations in patients with type 1 diabetes and at least two diseased coronary vessels, a figure that was down to only 5% between 2007 and 2013.”

To learn more about this procedure and the study results, please visit Science Daily. The surgical professionals at Specialty Surgical Center specialize in a number of surgical interventions, many of which you can review on our specialties page.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

If your Specialty Surgical Center physician is suggesting you receive a fasciotomy, chances are you suffer from plantar fasciitis; a condition that causes inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition, affecting more than three million people in the U.S. each year. Symptoms of this ailment typically include the following:

• Sharp, stabbing heel pain
• Tenderness and swelling near the heel and sole of the foot
• Sharp pain that is often worse in the morning
• Change in gait due to pain symptoms

If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you should notify your SSC physician right away. Typically, the first line of treatment for patients who suffer from this condition includes over-the-counter pain medications, rest, ice, elevation, and physical therapy. As the condition worsens, patients may require steroid injections or surgery to correct the problem. If you are scheduled for a fasciotomy, here’s what you can expect during the procedure:

Your SSC physician will administer general or regional anesthesia before making an incision in the affected limb. Normally, two longitudinal incisions are made along the affected leg to expose the fascia that needs to be excised. Your physician will make the necessary cuts to the fascia using special surgical scissors to ensure pressure on nearby ligaments has been relieved.

A two-incision approach is currently the recommended technique because it’s safe and more effective than a one-incision approach. This surgical procedure may also be performed on the upper extremities to release pressure from damaged hand and wrist fascia. After the procedure, the physician will close the incisions and send the patient to a separate room to recover.

Once the patient’s vitals are normal and he or she has demonstrated no signs of an adverse reaction, the patient will be sent home to resume post-surgical recovery. As we alluded to previously, this procedure can be performed on the legs, feet, arms, and hands – anywhere there is a tight fascia muscle causing discomfort and pain.

For more information about this procedure, please call Specialty Surgical Center today to speak with a representative. We would be happy to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

It’s no fun being sidelined by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. But a realistic understanding of what recovery entails can help you prepare for the process of getting back to the activities you love.

Here’s an overview of what to expect during recovery:

Prehab: Your doctor may suggest you start physical therapy even before surgery to strengthen the muscles that support your ACL. At least one study suggests that going into surgery with that baseline of strength can improve outcomes.

0 to 2 weeks. You’ll go home the same day as your surgery, but don’t plan on doing much. Ideally, you’ll have someone at home to help you out for the first few days.

You will have to stay off the affected leg, so you’ll be walking on crutches. You will need to prop your leg frequently to reduce swelling. Plan on using lots of ice.

Also, be sure to keep your bandages and the incision site clean to prevent infection.

Your rehab will start immediately, with exercises to prevent blood clots and straighten your knee so that you maintain full range of motion in the future.

Expect to be off work for a few days, or possibly longer, depending on how physically demanding your job is.

If you’re doing well, you may be able to start putting weight on the affected leg a week or two after the surgery.

2 to 6 weeks: Although recovery times vary from person to person, around this time, you should be off crutches and be strong enough to drive. You may be fitted with a brace. You’ll start working with a physical therapist if you haven’t already.

The therapist will work with you on activities to regain strength and range of motion. You’re likely to be using light weights or sport cords and working out on a stationary bike. Follow your therapist’s instructions carefully. Doing either too much or too little can jeopardize your recovery.

6 weeks to 3 months. You will continue physical therapy, and at this point, you’ll probably be able to take part in low-impact sports like rowing, swimming, and cycling.

3 to 6 months. The end is in sight. You may be able to start light jogging at this point. You’ll continue working with the physical therapist to strengthen the muscles supporting your knee. He or she will also teach you exercises that you should continue indefinitely to avoid another injury.

6 months on. If your rehab has gone well, you will be able to return to your previous level of activity. Your doctor may want you to continue wearing a brace for a few more months.

With a combination of patience and hard work, you should emerge from ACL surgery strong and ready to take on the world!

For more information about this procedure, please call Specialty Surgical Center today to speak with a representative. We would be happy to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified- surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Care, Podiatry, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Hand Surgery, Lithotripsy, Brachytherapy, GYN and Laser Surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

A rotator cuff injury is a tear in the group of four muscles that cover the “ball and socket” joint of the shoulder.

A tear can occur suddenly and obviously, for instance during an athletic event. Or it can develop gradually over time. Some rotator cuff tears come about from normal age-related wear and tear, and the patient won’t be able to recall anything that caused the tear.

Your doctor may use a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or ultrasound to better understand what is going on in your shoulder. Whether you’ll need surgery depends on your level of pain and whether other, less-invasive treatments can help you.

Your doctor will probably first see if physical therapy, steroid injections, and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can take care of the pain.

Surgery may be needed if:

• Pain and weakness in your shoulder continue despite several months of rest and medication.
• The pain keeps you awake at night.
• You have trouble lifting or reaching with the arm.

Your doctor may recommend going straight to surgery, though, if you use your arm for overhead work or sports, or if the tear is quite large.

If you do need surgery, it will probably be performed using a minimally invasive technique called arthroscopy. This means a thin fiber-optic camera called an arthroscope, along with surgical instruments, will be inserted into small incisions in the shoulder.

You should be able to go home the same day as your surgery. You’ll need help at home, though, because you’ll need to have that arm in a sling for probably four to six weeks. You’ll be in physical therapy for a few months, although you may be able to return to many of your normal activities within six to eight weeks.

Within three to four months, you’ll probably be able to participate in limited athletic pursuits. If all goes well, you could return to all your activities in four to six months.

If you’re concerned about shoulder pain, one of the doctors at Specialty Surgical Center can help diagnose the problem and talk to you about options.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in orthopedics, sports medicine, spinal care, podiatry, urology, pain management, ENT, hand surgery, lithotripsy, brachytherapy, GYN, and laser surgery.

For more information about Specialty Surgical Center, call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

Your doctor may recommend a hysterectomy for any number of conditions, ranging from uterine fibroid growths to endometriosis to cancer, that haven’t responded to other treatments.

You probably have many questions about what to expect, so we’ve put together a list of FAQs for our patients who will be having a minimally invasive hysterectomy.

Q. How long will it take to recover?

A. Fortunately, with minimally invasive surgical techniques, the recovery is shorter—usually two weeks or less—compared with the more traditional open abdominal surgery, which requires a hospital stay and six weeks of recovery.

After surgery, we encourage you to get up and move around right away, and you can probably return to work within a week or two if your job isn’t physically demanding. You can start exercising again within a few weeks.

Q. Will I be able to get pregnant?

A. Because a hysterectomy removes the uterus, which holds the fetus until birth, you will not be able to give birth after a hysterectomy. If you hope to have children, there may be other options short of a hysterectomy to deal with your symptoms.

Q. Will I still have periods after a hysterectomy?

A. No, that’s the good news! Menstrual periods happen when the lining of the uterus is shed each month, so you will not have periods once your uterus has been removed.

Q. Will I go through menopause?

A. That depends on the type of surgery you had. Some women have their ovaries removed at the same time they have a hysterectomy. If that’s the case, they go into menopause immediately. If they don’t have their ovaries removed, they will continue to produce estrogen. However, even if they still have their ovaries, women who’ve had hysterectomies do tend to go into menopause a little earlier than those who haven’t had the surgery.

Q. Will I enjoy sex after a hysterectomy?

A. You will need to avoid having sex for a few weeks after your operation, but once you have recovered, you should be fine. If you enjoyed sex before, chances are you will enjoy it afterward. In fact, some women find they are more interested in sex once the painful condition that led to hysterectomy is taken care of.

However, if you were premenopausal and had your ovaries removed, you will go into menopause, and that may affect your sex life. Some women find their desire flagging during menopause because levels of the hormone estrogen drop. If that happens to you, your gynecologist can help you find ways to manage that and other issues related to menopause.

For more information about hysterectomy or other surgical procedures, please contact Specialty Surgical Center. We would be happy to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians. You can call 973-940-3166 or visit our Contact Page. Once you fill out the contact form, an SSC representative will be with you shortly.

Specialty Surgical Center is located in Sparta, New Jersey, and our staff consists of board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists performing procedures in orthopedics, sports medicine, spinal care, podiatry, urology, pain management, ENT, hand surgery, lithotripsy, brachytherapy, gynecology, and laser surgery.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.