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• Runner's Knee (Chondromalacia Patella)

  Runner's knee is a term is frequently applied to the medical condition known as iliotibial band friction syndrome. The iliotibial band is a thick tendon which stretches from the hip to the knee. If the joint is not aligned properly or there is weakness...

• Total Knee Replacement

  When the cartilage has worn away, an artificial knee (called a prosthesis) can take its place. The surgical options to implant the prosthesis are termed partial or total knee replacements. In this section, we discuss total knee replacement. The total...

• What is The Recovery Time for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty?

  If a patient is suffering from severe pain in both knees, due either to arthritis or trauma, a bilateral knee replacement may be recommended. During this procedure, the surgeon cleans out the damaged bone and cartilage and implants prosthetic pieces of...

• Q&A Concerning Recovery Time for Bilateral Total Knee Replacement

  Before ever leaving the hospital, most bilateral total knee replacement patients have practiced walking the halls, climbing stairs and performing simple exercises - all with assistance, of course. In the weeks following surgery, patients should...

• The Pros & Cons of Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Recovery

  If arthritis is causing you severe pain in both knees, you may be wondering if the bilateral total knee arthroplasty recovery process is worth the potential pain relief the surgery may provide for you. We’d like to first assure you that while having...

• Melissa, Knee Cap Replacement

  My story begins at a young age. I was on the high school track and field team and was throwing Javelin at practice when I had a patellar subluxation. PT gave some relief, but it was not a permanent fix. I battled knee issues all throughout my college...

• Choose Rothman Orthopaedic Institute for Your Knee Doctor in Gramercy Park

  Many Things Set Us Apart: Here Are Just a Few You’ve suffered a knee injury or developed a condition which inhibits your knee function, you know you need treatment, but where do you go? When it comes to orthopaedic care, it is important to get expert,...

• How To Find a Top Rated Surgeon For Knee Replacement

  If you have had sustained injury and wear and tear to your knees over the years and have discovered that you are a candidate for a knee replacement surgery, then you have undoubtedly already gone through pain, discomfort and inconvenience due to your...

• Bilateral Knee Replacement Procedure | Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  If debilitating pain in both knees is significantly impacting your overall quality of life, you may be a perfect candidate for a bilateral knee replacement procedure. Check out the infographic below for helpful information on this procedure including...

• Gail, Total Knee Replacement

  I like to say that my doctors at Rothman saved my life twice. Just 6 weeks ago Rothman did a total knee replacement on my right knee. I am doing great now and almost back to my normal lifestyle. Prior to the knee replacement I had a very active...

• Roger - knee replacement, Florida

  My knee issues came about because of development of osteoarthritis over the years. They were bone on bone, causing much discomfort and my quality of life was greatly affected. Dr. Arrojas was highly recommended by two friends with similar issues and...

• Victor's Story - Total Knee Replacement

  Name: Victor Butler Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Specialty: Being an Eagles Fan Condition: Arthritic Knee Treatment: Knee Replacement Why did you choose Rothman? o I chose Rothman because they take care of my favorite players – the Eagles! Describe your...

• Lindsey Vonn to miss Sochi Olympics Due to Knee Injuries

  Olympic skiier Lindsey Vonn annouced today that her dreams of Sochi gold won't be possible. Due to a reinjury to her knee, Vonn will miss the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi. Photo source: Nancie Battaglia/SI Back in Febrary 2012, Lindsey Vonn...

• Leslie, Bi Lateral Total Knee Replacements

  My journey began back in high school when I injured my left knee playing field hockey in 1968. I tore my ACL & MCL, which were surgically repaired. Another surgery to rebuild the left knee in 1974 and subsequent meniscus tear repairs in both knees from...

• Carol, Knee Replacement

  My name is Carol Ricci and I am a 67 year old Pilates and spin instructor for Inspira Fitness Connection in Vineland, NJ. Dr. Jess Lonner is my physician at Rothman. In May of 2012 I was getting out of my car, my left foot slid on sand and I tore the...

• Knee Replacement Procedure

  Battling severe knee pain should not be on your daily list of things to do. A knee replacement procedure could be the answer you’ve been looking for! Enjoy the helpful infographic below as you discover how this amazing surgical procedure changed...

• Revision Knee Surgery

  Repeat (also called “revision”) surgery is different than first time (also called “primary”) total knee replacement. The technical aspects of the surgery are more complex than the original total knee replacement, and recovery may be slower than the...

• Surfer Shatters Her Knee but Refuses to let it Shatter her Hobby

  People associate a vacation to Puerto Rico with sun, fun and relaxation. But for surfer and surf shop owner Susan Laielli, of Brigantine, NJ, this beautiful family getaway never got off the ground. "My family and I were at the airport getting ready to...

• New Ligament Discovered in Knee

  A new knee ligament? That's what two orthopaedic surgeons in Belgium are claiming to have found in a recent study, reported by ABC News. The doctors appear to have "rediscovered" a ligament on the anterior aspect of the knee, called the anterolateral...

• Kathy, Total Knee Replacement

  So glad to be retired - so unhappy to not be able to enjoy life due to a knee that was completely shot! Both cartilages had been removed in the 1970's and I was beyond bone on bone - more like bone IN bone. I was told by an orthopedic surgeon that I...