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• Knee Pain? The Latest Technology to Restore Your Cartilage

  Join Dr. Kevin Freedman of Rothman Orthopaedics for a virtual event dedicated to restoring knee cartilage. Dr. Freedman will cover various aspects of knee pain, including diagnosis and the latest treatment technologies. After the presentation,...

• Advancements in Knee Osteoarthritis

  Join Dr. Adigweme of Rothman Orthopaedics, as he discusses the complexities of knee osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Learn about the latest advancements in knee osteoarthritis management and how to...

• Knee - Loose Bodies/Spurs

  Loose bodies are fragments of cartilage or bone that freely float inside the knee joint space. They can be the result of an injury or from generalized wear and tear over time. Depending on the severity of the condition, there can be one or many loose...

• Knee Pain Treatment Options: From Therapy to Surgery

  Knee pain can be treated in a variety of ways. Join Dr. Meghan Bishop, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics, for a discussion on surgical and non-surgical treatment options for treatment. To register for the event, click here....

• Jeannie's Story - Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

  Name: Jeannie Mayberry Hometown: Clementon, NJ Specialty: Being an Eagles Fan Condition: Torn Meniscus Treatment: Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Why did you choose Rothman? The process was very easy. My doctor was easily able to determine what procedure I...

• Knee Replacements - We Have An App For That

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is using an iPod to help be more accurate when performing total knee replacement surgery. NBC10's Vince Lattanzio went into the OR to see it in action. To see a video about the procedure and more click here. View more...

• Jerry's Rothman Story - Double Knee Replacement

  For 59 years, Jerry played basketball on some of Philadelphia’s grittiest blacktops. It was his passion, his lifeline, the connection to his youth. But as the years piled on, and his knees swelled up, Jerry’s days of knocking down jumpers were...

• George, Staged Bilateral Knee Replacement, Bayville, NJ

  After a lifetime of piloting and restoring boats, George found himself landlocked by arthritis. Two knee replacements later and 35 lbs. lighter, he’s ready to try waterskiing again. As owner of a busy marine supply and restoration business in South...

• Big Ben's Knee: Best and Worst Case Scenarios

  Dr. Tucker discusses Ben Roethlisberger's knee injury with Sports Illustrated. Click here to watch the video and hear Dr. Tucker's input.

• Jefferson First In Nation Awarded Total Hip And Knee Replacement Certification

  "Jefferson is pleased to receive this certification from The Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation," added Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, the Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chair of...

• Jeffrey, Total Hip & Knee Replacement

  Back in 2012 I finally took the dive to repair my damaged body joints and spinal problems. Upon visiting Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, several x-rays exposed the extreme damage created mainly by years of hard work, business, and play. Meeting first...

• Home Beats Rehab for Knee, Hip Replacement Recovery

  Patients who go straight home from the hospital following hip or knee replacement surgery recover as well as, or better than, those who first go to a rehabilitation center, new research indicates. And that includes those who live alone without family...

• Brian - Total Knee Replacement

  My total knee replacement was performed on the morning of August 17, 2016, after several years of trying to believe it was not necessary, even though it was hard to walk just one block without stopping to rest. The surgery went beautifully, the time I...

• Diane - Bilateral Knee Replacement

  It will be 3 years the end of this March that I had bi-lateral knee replacements done by Dr. Sharkey! A year after my operation I went to Hawaii (a 50th b-day present from my children) and was able to hike 2 miles up a mountain and then 2 miles down. I...

• Geraldine - Double Knee Replacement

  Both knees replaced a year apart. On the two month anniversary of second knee I hiked rain forest in Puerto Rico with no pain or issues. Previous to my replacement it was difficult to walk at all by the end of the day. Amazing! Thank you Rothman...

• Janice - Bilateral Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement

  I developed Addison's Disease in 2001. I have to take steroid replacements the rest of my life. Prior to diagnosis, I was a physical therapist, played softball and field hockey, coached my kids sports teams. After diagnosis I needed a bilateral hip...

• Carol - Bilateral Knee Replacement

  I had bi-lateral knee replacements at the age of 58 years young. My knees bothered me for years. I started by getting injections which helped tremendously but eventually had the surgery. after waking up from surgery, the next thing I knew I was asked...

• With a New Hip and New Knee, Area Businessman is On the Move Again

  He had his right hip replaced in June 2016 and his left knee replaced in April 2017, by Andrew Star, MD, chief, Orthopedic Surgery at Abington – Jefferson Health, and member of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Bob said his experience with both surgeries...

• Knee & Hip Joint Care

  As leaders in the research of new methods of prevention, care, and treatment, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute stands apart from other orthopaedic institutions. All of our physicians are highly specialized and are therefore experts in the procedures they...

• What are the Causes of Knee & Hip Joint Conditions?

  For those suffering from discomfort in the knee or hip joints, the most likely cause is arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative disease which causes the deterioration of the cartilage in the joints. This cartilage is essential for providing smooth,...