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• Signs That It’s Time to Seek Treatment for a Meniscal Tear

  The meniscus is a crescent-shaped disk of fibrocartilage within the knee joint that absorbs the shock of the lower bone of the leg moving against the upper bone of the leg. It is this piece of tissue that distributes the load of the movement across the...

• The FAQs About Torn Meniscus Surgery

  Within the knee, cartilage plays an incredibly important role. It protects the ends of the bones involved, the femur and tibia, and allows them to move with each other without painful contact of the actual bones. Additionally, the meniscus adds another...

• A Tale of Two Moments: Varying Experiences With Torn ACL Symptoms

  With between 70,000 and 80,000 incidents reported annually in the U.S., it’s no wonder anterior cruciate ligament injuries have become one of the most recognizable - and most dreaded - knee injuries. Though they do often occur in the context of impact...

• Rethinking rehab: New research looks at efficacy of self-guided and accelerated therapy programs following total joint replacement

  Research presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) challenges two common rehabilitation standards: physical therapy following total hip replacement (THR) at an outpatient facility, and gradual movement...

• The Three Grades of MCL Injury in Lacrosse Players

  All MCL injuries are not created equal. With lacrosse season just around the corner, you may be dusting off your cleats and stringing the stick as you look forward to pre-season practice. Whatever style of the game you’ll be playing, there are certain...

• 2 Popular Summer Activities, 5 Summer Sports Injuries

  Swimmers and divers commonly experience injuries caused by stress and overuse as well as traumatic accidents. These are five of the most typical of these injuries. The most committed among us know that swimming isn’t just a summertime sport. Serious...

• Answers at Your Fingertips: Treatment for an ACL Injury Playing Volleyball

  ACL injuries are common, and so are their treatment options - learn more about your ACL injury today. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are relatively common in sports that involve a significant amount of sudden stop-and-go movement, such as...

• How High-Impact Activities Can Cause Orthopaedic Injury

  Common Exercise Injuries that Can Incapacitate Athletes Exercise is incredibly important for your health and overall well being but it can also take a toll on your body. The benefits of exercise have incredible long term effects but can also cause...

• Three Tips to Prevent Overuse Injuries During Football Season

  The orthopaedic experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute specialize in sports medicine. Learn more about football overuse injuries. As football season winds down, national attention continues to be directed toward the risks of this popular sport and...

• Injury Prevention Tips from Sports Medicine Specialists in Hackensack

  Stay in the Game Longer! Avoid These Common Sports Injuries. If you’re an athlete—whether you play soccer, tennis, softball, or any other sport—you already know you have to keep hydrated, eat right, and train hard to stay at the top of your game....

• Tips for Trail Runners—How to Avoid (and Treat) IT Band Syndrome

  Trail Running Offers Both Health Benefits and Some Risks Trail running is steadily building in popularity. From a public health perspective, this is great news. After all, trail running offers countless benefits for cardiovascular health, orthopaedic...

• Eric B. Smith, MD

  Dr. Smith is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has published numerous articles and chapters and has presented at national/international meetings. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic...

• Cartilage Restoration Institute

  Cartilage restoration provides options beyond a full replacement to patients who suffer from knee pain due to arthritis and cartilage injury. Our physicians can biologically resurface, realign, and stabilize a patient’s joint rather than replace with...

• What recovery may look like for Jason Richardson's articular cartilage injury

  Last week, the Philadelphia 76ers Shooting guard Jason Richardson sustained a season ending injury to the articular cartilage of his knee. He will be undergoing surgery to fix the damaged cartilage, which will take a full year to heal prior to his...

• Where To Go For Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair In South Jersey

  It may have started with a direct blow to your knee, such as a slip and fall or during an athletic event. The knee and surrounding area may have become painful, stiff, and even unstable. After the swelling may have subsided a bit, a chronic pain and...

• Answers About Initial Non-Operative Meniscal Tear Treatment in Philadelphia

  Although anyone is at risk for a meniscal tear, this type of injury is relatively common in athletes. A twisting-type force can rip or tear the meniscus by pinching it between the femur and the tibia. However a fall, or even rising from a squatting...

• A Brief Guide To Your Meniscus Injury

  Maybe you were in the middle of a sports game when it happened. Or perhaps you were just getting up from a squatting position. Maybe you recently experienced an accident that injured your knee joint. However it happened, you have found yourself with a...

• Clinical Trials

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has a world-class research facility and department whose focus is to improve patient care through evidence-based research. The staff of 36 works everyday on clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and database...

• Understanding Your Surgical Options for a Meniscal Tear in Media

  For local patients who experience a meniscal tear in Media, treatment often begins with a series of non-surgical interventions such as rest, ice, and over-the-counter medications. Given enough time, these methods are often sufficient to restore the...

• Stay Afloat By Avoiding Swimming Injuries

  Among serious swimmers, orthopedic injuries can be both common and serious. The orthopedic experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute advise avoiding typical swimming injuries by following these five sports medicine tips. If you grew up swimming, chances...