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• PCL Injury Treatment in South Jersey: Know Your Options

  An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) can be extremely painful and damaging to the knee. As one of the four ligaments that maintain proper knee function, the PCL is often described as a stabilizer for the knee joint, connecting the top of...

• Treatment that ACL Injury Philadelphia Patients Should Expect

  The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint. The ACL is particularly important in providing rotational stability during the full spectrum of running, jumping and pivoting sports. When...

• Four Facts ACL Injury Physicians Want You to Know

  All it takes is one quick movement and in a matter of a split second, an athlete’s entire season (and sometimes multiple seasons) takes a turn for the worse. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed an anterior cruciate ligament tear can relate to the...

• The Facts You Need to Know About Meniscus Surgery

  When it comes to knee anatomy, the menisci are essential, behind the scenes contributors to the joint’s strength, stability and long-term health. This is a small, c-shaped disc of cartilage and is extremely vital to knee function and durability. When...

• Wondering “Where Do I Get Cartilage Treatment?” We Can Answer That Question and More

  Cartilage plays important anatomical roles, including offering structural support and minimizing bone friction within joints. For this reason, cartilage injuries are serious and should not be neglected. When we think of structural injuries we tend to...

• Four Hidden Common Swimming Injuries and Their Prevention

  Prevent overuse and other career-limiting sports injuries. Swimming is often recommended as a low-impact exercise to benefit those with recurring health and joint issues. However, given over demanding workouts or incorrect technique, swimming injuries...

• Top Five Most Common Cycling Injuries (And What To Do About Them)

  Learn About the Top Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them There are dozens of benefits to cycling. First off, cycling is classified as a high-quality, aerobic exercise that is great for your cardiovascular health, whether you are cycling outside or...

• 6 Top Body Stretches for Flexibility

  The main role of stretching is to keep your muscles strong and flexible, preventing tears and muscle damage. Keeping muscles loose and healthy also allows them to hold your weight rather than allowing it to fall on your joints. If your muscles become...

• 6 Winter Hiking Tips

  Temps may have dropped in New York but some of the most beautiful scenes in nature can be taken in during a winter hike. Whether you’ve been wanting to go for a winter hike or if you’re just interested in trying something new, we have some tips that...

• Joint Pain with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ponzio

  Have you ever wondered more about your orthopaedic surgeon and what led them to their life in medicine? Get a behind-the-scenes look into a day in the life of Rothman Institute orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Danielle Ponzio as she answers some of the most...

• Meet Rothman’s Newest Florida Doctors

  With today’s ever-evolving nature of medicine, it’s crucial to have doctors and physicians with the cutting-edge knowledge and experience required to provide the best care for our patients. Learn more about the newest faces at Rothman Orthopaedics...

• Meniscal Repair Surgery

  A meniscus repair surgery is an arthroscopic outpatient procedure in which a torn piece of the meniscus in the knee is sewn back together. Only a tear on the outer 1/3 portion of the meniscus has the blood supply to enable the healing of a repair....

• Patellar Subluxation or Dislocation

  A patellar dislocation refers to when the patella- the kneecap- moves out of its normal groove in the front of the knee and slides to one side. A subluxation- or a partial dislocation- occurs when the patella partially slides out of its normal groove...

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury

  The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four ligaments that are critical to the stability of the knee joint. A ligament is made of tough fibrous material and functions to control excessive motion by limiting joint mobility. The four major...

• Cartilage Restoration

  Cartilage Restoration is a procedure where a patient’s knee is resurfaced, realigned and stabilized thereby avoiding a joint replacement. Cartilage restoration is especially effective in patients who are under 50 and active. Articular cartilage is a...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Earns National Gold Standard Recognition from Castle Connolly

  Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital (ROSH) has once again solidified its reputation for delivering exceptional patient care, earning National Gold Standard Hospital recognition from Castle Connolly in Hip Replacement Surgery, Knee Replacement...

• ACL Reconstruction South Jersey Patients Can Trust

  Most parts of our bodies do experience wear and tear as we put extra strain on them and also as we age. However, the knees seem especially prone to injury. This is not surprising, considering the fact that the average person walks over 100,000 miles in...

• Suffering From a Meniscal Tear in South Jersey?

  The meniscus is a small shock absorber in the knee made of fibrocartilage. Meniscal tears can result in early arthritis and reduce protection of the cartilage around the knee joint. The meniscus is located between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia...

• An Overview to Managing an LCL Injury

  One of the more common injuries links to professional athletes is an LCL injury. The LCL is the lateral collateral ligament, which is the connective tissue that runs along the outside of the immediate order to connect the femur to the fibula, that is,...

• For An ACL Injury, New Jersey Area Orthopaedic Specialists Can Help

  Between the running, jumping, pivoting, and other quick paced motions in many sports, injuries are not uncommon. However, some are easily resolved with an ice pack and a couple days of rest, while others require more involved treatment. One major...