Dr. Edward M. Decter, MD, FACS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
197 Ridgedale Ave #300 Cedar Knolls NJ, 07927About
Dr. Edward Decter is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in West Orange, NJ. Dr. Decter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Decter tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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