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• An Easier Recovery From Ankle Fracture Trauma

  By serving as an orthopaedic surgeon for over two decades, I have been able to treat countless patients with ankle fractures. Over the years, my treatment has evolved toward a better approach for patient recovery. Through immense experience, I have...

• McKenna, ACL/LCL Reconstruction

  Hello, my name is McKenna Dowd and currently I am a junior in High School. High school is suppose to be filled with fun and great memories, but for me I have been struggling with an ACL and LCL injury with partially tearing my meniscus. I am a three...

• Ozempic for Joint Pain: Benefits, Risks, and Orthopedic Considerations

  Introduction: The Ozempic Craze - What’s All the Buzz About? Ozempic is the latest sensation in weight loss, originally used to treat type 2 diabetes. Now, it's making headlines as a powerful aid for shedding those extra pounds. But what exactly is...

• When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor

  Athletes are notorious for waiting too long to seek help for an injury. Whether they think they can play through and shake it off, or they don’t want to lose playing time, this is a dangerous mistake to make. What began as a mild pain could become a...

• When to Seek Shoulder Injury Treatment From a Specialist in NYC

  How Orthopaedic Specialists Address Shoulder Injuries Usually, if you stub your toe, the pain lingers for a few minutes then subsides. No cause for concern, right? This may happen in any area of your body: you feel unusual discomfort but it goes away...

• Hip Pain: Common Causes and Treatment Options

  The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the human body. It allows us to sit, stand, walk, and run - to move our bodies in general. It allows for a large range of motion, which unfortunately, can also lead to many injuries. Discover all you...

• Partial Knee Replacement

  Knee pain can be all-consuming and a detriment to your day-to-day life. Whether it’s soreness at the end of the day, difficulty performing everyday tasks, or pain when exercising, no one should have to constantly battle knee pain. If you’re suffering...

• Getting Serious About Sports-Related Heat Exhaustion in Fall Athletes

  Sports medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are committed to helping local athletes stay safe during preseason and avoid heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion. We think of watching football and soccer in the cool, crisp fall...

• 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...

• Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  Shoulder arthritis may occur in a number of different forms, including primary osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory arthritis), post-traumatic arthritis (arthritis that occurs after a prior injury, such as a...

• Stop Living With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

  If you or someone you love has been living with osteoarthritis knee pain, you are well aware of the significant effect this condition can have on your life. The pain, swelling, and stiffness, can become more than just a nuisance; over time, these...

• Wondering What Causes Volleyball Injuries? The Critical Info You Need

  Understanding what causes volleyball injuries is key to preventing them. Volleyball is a fun and exciting sport. And no one wants their fun and excitement interrupted by an injury. Most people don’t think of volleyball as a particularly injury-prone...

• Treating Back Injuries From Falling On Ice: A How-To Guide

  Learn how Rothman Orthopaedic Institute treats back injuries from falling on ice. When winter weather arrives, it’s time to protect yourself from the hazards that can accompany the cold. Slips, trips, and falls are more frequent due to the weather and...

• Can a standing desk reduce my back pain?

  Sitting too much can cause a number of health-related problems. These include increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and blood clots. In addition, low back and neck pain can occur when you sit for long periods of time. Most jobs today involve a...

• Less Invasive (Minimally Invasive) Surgery for Total Hip Replacement 

  Total hip replacement surgery has been performed in the US for over 50 years and has been one of the most successful procedures in the history of modern medicine. The number of hip replacements performed per year is edging closer to one million as...

• Treatment Options For Most Common Knee Injuries

  Believe it or not, knee injuries account for about 41% of all sports-related injuries here in the U.S. And though they range from bad bruises to broken bones or torn ligaments, the truth is that nobody wants to deal with knee pain. The good, however,...

• Hip Replacement vs Hip Resurfacing

  What is a Total Hip Replacement? Total hip replacement is a procedure utilized to remove arthritic changes in the ball and socket joint of the hip. When the hip has lost the cartilage, which is the smooth surface at the edge of the bone, it becomes...

• When is Revision Surgery Necessary for Knee Replacements?

  Understanding Revision Surgery for Knee Replacements Knee replacement surgery often provides significant relief from pain and restores mobility. However, in some cases, complications or failures can occur, requiring a second surgery called revision...

• Melissa, Knee Cap Replacement

  My story begins at a young age. I was on the high school track and field team and was throwing Javelin at practice when I had a patellar subluxation. PT gave some relief, but it was not a permanent fix. I battled knee issues all throughout my college...

• Treatment for Cartilage Injuries in Chester County

  Many people know that cartilage is an important part of our anatomy. However, fewer know the extent of its significance in our day to day activities. It isn’t until an injury occurs and cartilage does not provide the cushion, support, or shape it used...