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• When to See a Sports Medicine Surgeon Near Montvale

  Learn About Sports Injuries and Whether You Need to See a Surgeon The anticipation, the rush of adrenaline, the crowd cheering in the distance—sound familiar? If you are a passionate athlete, you live for these moments. Engaged in your sport, whether...

• Fore! How to Avoid Back Pain from Your Golf Swing

  The Experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Explain How Golfers Can Avoid Back Pain Golf doesn’t typically come to mind when considering risky athletic activities. And yet, orthopaedic injuries caused by golf are common. According to golf injury...

• Tips for Trail Runners near Princeton: Reducing the Risk of a Tibial Stress Fracture

  Know Exactly What a Tibia Stress Fracture Is and How to Prevent It Particularly in the summer, many runners ditch the tracks, treadmills, or concrete sidewalks they normally frequent and take a more scenic route. Not only is trail running easier on...

• How Technology Use Affects the Spine

  Back pain is the single leading cause of disability around the world. Nearly 65 million Americans have reported an episode of back-related pain in the 2018, and the number figures to grow in coming years. The back is a complex structure to understand,...

• Spine Exercises for Pain and Prevention

  Exercise for the neck and lower back can be challenging, especially when you are in pain. Performing the incorrect exercise or using poor technique can make pain worse and slow recovery. For minor aches and pains in the neck and lower back, it is safe...

• Core Concepts of Groin Pain in Athletes

  Mainstream media has popularized the term “sports hernia” over the years due to injuries that take place in professional sports. Ironically, there is no one injury that defines what a sports hernia is. In fact, “sports hernia” is not an accurate...

• When to See a Doctor for Orthopaedic Pain

  Aches and pains may become a prevalent part of your daily life as you get older, but it doesn’t always mean it’s normal. Athletes may also shake off injuries that they attribute to typical training aches and pains when they require attention. The truth...

• How to Prevent Injuries this Holiday Season

  There’s so much going on during the holiday season and a lot of winter activities to get involved with. However, it’s also a common time for injuries to occur. With all the hustle and bustle of travel, out of town guests, shopping, and decorating - the...

• Wrist Pains and Strains

  Whether it’s from a direct injury or soreness due to arthritis, wrist pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and leave you unable to do your everyday tasks. Wrist injuries are common in sports and falls, but can also occur through overuse or as a symptom...

• Alleviate Winter Joint Pain

  When colder weather hits, it can do more than just force you to throw a winter jacket on. For those dealing with ongoing joint pain, the frigid temperatures can cause an increase in discomfort around those problem areas, making it difficult to enjoy...

• Joey's Story - Total Hip Replacement

  Name: Joey Perillo Hometown: Yardley, Bucks County, PA Joey’s Specialty: Actor, bartender, PA Fire Police Officer, mediocre rhythm guitar player Condition: Arthritis (worsening, near crippling hip pain - persistent limp causing/aggravating pain and...

• Expert Insights On Optimizing Joint Health

  Rothman Orthopaedics invites you to a transformative educational event that could change the way you think about aging! Join us for “Expert Insights on Optimizing Joint Health” - designed to empower you on your journey towards a healthier, more active...

• Non-operative Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury Treatment

  The natural history of sports related PCL injuries that are treated nonoperatively is quite good. Return to sports after the appropriate physical therapy can be expected. The nonoperative treatment includes control of instability, swelling, and pain....

• Prevent Skiing Injuries with Proper Fitness and Gear

  Learn about how to prevent and treat skiing injuries. Skiing and snowboard injuries not only can put a cramp in your daily routine and activities, but they can also create a financial crisis at the most inopportune times with mounting medical bills and...

• Non-operative Patellar Tendonitis Treatment

  In the early stages you should apply ice packs for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days, or until the pain goes away. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication. He or she may also prescribe a band to wear across the patellar...

• Non-operative Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury Treatment

  Less severe injuries when the knee is stable are treated nonoperatively like MCL injuries with rest, ice, rehabilitation, and bracing for up four to six weeks. Return to sports activity may be allowed six to eight weeks after the injury.

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Specializes in Joint Replacement Surgeries

  For many Rothman Orthopaedic Institute patients, joint replacement is the solution for pain and decreased mobility. Because like all surgeries, joint replacement procedures do require some recovery time, they are normally only considered after all...

• Adam J. Money, MD

  Dr. Money is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee conditions. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University where he was a first team All-Ivy defensive back for the football team. He went on to receive...

• Dom's Story - Meniscus and Patella Tendon Injuries

  Name: Dominic Dwyer Hometown: Orlando, FL Specialty: Professional Footballer (soccer) Condition: Left Knee Patellar Tendon Tear, Meniscus Tear and Cleanup Treatment: Surgery + 9 Months of Rehabilitation Why did you choose Rothman? Rothman is known for...

• Bradford S. Tucker, MD

  Bradford Schofield Tucker, MD is double board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in orthopedic sports medicine and general orthopedic surgery. Dr. Tucker is assistant team orthopedic surgeon for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is also...