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• Stephen Sizer, DO

  Dr. Sizer is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and revision surgery as well as other orthopaedic disorders. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Philadelphia College of...

• Andrew M. Pepper, MD

  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pepper, please call 844-407-4070. Dr. Andrew M. Pepper is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in all aspects of hip and knee replacement surgery including total and partial primary knee...

• When to Consider Surgery for Joint Pain

  Many times, when patients experience hip and/or knee pain, they don’t know where to turn. I have heard patients express reluctance to seek care because they are worried that a provider will only recommend surgery to address their problem. While many...

• 5 Common Football Injuries

  Being an athlete can be incredibly rewarding. The competition brings out perseverance, and it can often stimulate someone to work hard at something they love. But as many athletes know, playing competitive sports comes with a bit of risk. And when it...

• Spring Exercises: Strengthening for Tennis and Golf

  As the mobility exercises become easier, you should practice progression exercises to increase your strength. These exercises shouldn’t be painful or too difficult, but they should be challenging as you push your body. If you experience any pain during...

• James J. Purtill, MD

  Dr. Purtill is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is the author of numerous articles published in orthopaedic journals and has traveled extensively lecturing on orthopaedic topics. Dr. Purtill is...

• Carl A. Deirmengian, MD

  Dr. Carl Deirmengian does not currently offer online scheduling. To book an appointment please call our office directly. Dr. Deirmengian is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in performing hip and knee replacements as well as other...

• Michael F. Harrer, MD

  Dr. Harrer, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, is fellowship trained in Adult Total Joint Reconstruction. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to total hip and knee replacements as well as joint revision surgeries. The joint...

• How Do You Identify an MCL Injury Philadelphia Residents?

  A Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury occurs when the ligament on the inner side of the knee is stretched or (partially/fully) torn. This ligament, a band of tissue stretching from your inner thigh bone to the bone of your shin, prevents the knee...

• Answering Your FAQs About An LCL Tear

  If you have experienced direct trauma to the side of your knee, followed by chronic pain and stiffness, you may have injured your lateral collateral ligament, also called the LCL. This connective tissue on the outside of the knee connects the femur and...

• Information on Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury In South Jersey

  Are you suffering from a lateral collateral ligament injury in South Jersey? We at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are here to help.Common in sports or contact injuries, a lateral collateral ligament injury is caused by blows to the inside of the knee...

• How to Have a Successful Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair In Philadelphia

  Are you or someone you love in search of lateral collateral ligament repair in Philadelphia? Look no further than Rothman Orthopaedic Institute for all of your orthopaedic needs. What Are Lateral Collateral Ligaments (LCL)? Ligaments are thick, strong...

• Andrew M. Star, MD

  Dr. Star, Medical Director, Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, Abington – Jefferson Health, specializes in total hip and knee replacement surgery. He regularly lectures nationally on modern techniques for total joint replacement and frequently has...

• Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA

  Dr. Saxena is a fellowship trained board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. A Bucks County native, Dr. Saxena enrolled in the prestigious accelerated medical program at Pennsylvania State...

• John R. Schnell, MD

  Dr. Schnell is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY and went on to complete his fellowship in Primary and Revision Total...

• Scot A. Brown, MD

  Dr. Scot Brown is the Division Chief of Orthopaedic Oncology at Rothman Orthopaedics. He is a fellowship trained orthopaedic oncologist and adult reconstructive surgeon. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at SUNY Stony Brook University...

• Scott - Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

  Growing up, my passion has always been and continues to be ice hockey. Playing at the collegiate level, I have a strong desire to be on the ice and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. A few years ago, I injured my right knee damaging multiple...

• Soren - MAKOplasty and Unicompartmental Replacement

  When he was 12, Soren West hiked 67 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Two years later, he wanted to hike the entire trail but it didn’t happen. Soon life took over and it wasn’t until he approached 65 that the idea...

• Top 10 Stretches for Sciatica

  Top 10 Stretches for Sciatica Patients dealing with sciatica understand just how frustrating and painful it can be. More of a nagging pain than anything, sciatica can be enough to hold you back from a simple game of basketball, your normal workout...

• Spring Exercise: Mobility for Tennis and Golf

  This blog is the second in a series of 3. To read the first blog please click here. Common compensations with your tennis or golf swing can be brought on by limited mobility and strength. The exercise routine below will bring you through a series of...