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• Rotator Cuff Tear - Repair and Recovery

  Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common and affect up to four million people yearly. These types of injuries increase with age and commonly occur in those who play repetitive motion sports or have a job involving motions that remain the same all...

• Football-Related Ankle Pains, Sprains and Strains

  With football season quickly approaching, it's time to get excited for nail-biting games, cool weather, and cheering on your favorite team. Unfortunately, whether playing with your friends or on a team, you or your teammates will likely experience some...

• My Bunion Hurts

  A bunion is a very common condition in the foot and ankle that affects approximately 23% of the population. It is most notably characterized by a painful, red, bump along the inside of the great toe. The bunion actually got its name from the Greek word...

• The Different Types of Bunion Treatments

  What are bunions? A simple definition for a bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inside of the big toe joint. In reality, a bunion deformity is a complex deformity involving the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ), the big toe (hallux), and the...

• 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...

• Hand and Wrist Arthritis Advancement: State-of-the-Art Therapeutic Modalities

  Introduction Arthritis of the hand and wrist is a common condition that affects many people and can range in severity from mild to debilitating. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage – the smooth, lubricating surface between the bones that make up a joint...

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Exploring the Latest Techniques and Outcomes

  Introduction to Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Orthopedic joint surgery that is performed in a minimally invasive fashion with a small camera and instruments is known as arthroscopic surgery. This term originates from the fact that the procedures are...

• New Frontiers in Treating Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

  Understanding Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip, also known as osteonecrosis, is a painful condition due to the interruption of the blood supply to the bone, leading to the eventual death of bone tissue components. The hip is...

• Symptoms of Arthritis in the Hip: Three Signs You May Not Recognize

  Although over 100 different forms of arthritis exist, osteoarthritis - or “wear and tear” joint degeneration - is the type most commonly experienced in the hip. Common symptoms of arthritis in the hip include pain, stiffness and swelling. The onset of...

• 3 Steps You Can Take Now to Avoid a Distal Radial Fracture Procedure Later

  When discussing distal radial fractures, it’s helpful to define the terms because this particular injury, while fairly common, is quite specific. The radius, the larger of the two forearm bones, connects at the wrist on the side of the thumb. The...

• Four Types of Rotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms and Treatment Options

  Learn about the types of rotator cuff tears and how they can be effectively treated. If you have experienced any form of shoulder pain, you have likely heard about rotator cuff injuries and the discomfort and complications they can cause. The shoulder...

• How to Prevent Running Injuries

  The benefits of running far surpass the high so often associated with the act. Running on a regular basis for just 5-10 minutes improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and reduces the risk of many diseases, heart attack and stroke. The...

• Privacy Policy

  Privacy Policy Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://rothmanortho.com, or engage with our...

• Ingrown Toenails

  An ingrown toenail can present with a range of pain, from “a little tender” to “severely painful.” The cause of the pain stems from the corner or border of the nail pressing or digging into the skin around it. It can occur simply because of the natural...

• Non-Operative Treatment Alternatives for Loose Bodies in the Knee

  What are loose bodies in the knee joint? A loose body is a small fragment of cartilage or bone that breaks off in the knee joint. This can be a result of trauma or degeneration. Loose bodies can vary in size and location, and sometimes there is more...

• The Art of Running

  Running is a sport that requires very little equipment and can be done at any time. Just lace up your sneakers and you’re ready to go! But running in any competitive fashion requires much more focus and effort, particularly if you are considering...

• Will lockout lead to more NHL injuries?

  Ah, October, one of my favorite months. Crisp fall weather is here, football is in full swing, the Major League Baseball playoffs and World Series are upon us and the start of the basketball and hockey seasons have finally arrived. What more can an...

• Spring Sports Preview: Baseball is just around the corner

  Though snow covers the ground and temperatures dip below freezing, make no mistake—spring and baseball are just around the corner! It behooves any committed ballplayer, young and old alike, to begin the appropriate preseason conditioning. This requires...

• Spring is here, get off the couch!

  It is hard to tell in the final throes of winter, with its grey skies and bone-chilling winds, but spring is here! Before we know it, we will be peeling off clothing layers and starting to think about getting in better shape for the spring and summer...

• Do I have Sciatica?

  The spine is a very unique and important part of the human body. It is essential to the nervous system because it protects the spinal cord, which connects nerves to the brain. It is also an essential piece of the skeleton because of its stabilizing and...