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• Common Questions About Recovery from Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  Recovery from anterior cervical fusion surgery can take several months, and it is easier for some patients than for others. This depends on a variety of factors, including the extent of the abnormalities causing spinal compression, the age and activity...

• Q&A Concerning Recovery Time for Bilateral Total Knee Replacement

  Before ever leaving the hospital, most bilateral total knee replacement patients have practiced walking the halls, climbing stairs and performing simple exercises - all with assistance, of course. In the weeks following surgery, patients should...

• How to Start Reclaiming Your Mobility When Facing Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

  For many shrugging off joint pain was normal, until the moment that it wasn’t. It probably crept up slowly and only later felt urgent. This is the common experience of others like yourself that are facing osteoarthritis knee pain. The primary...

• Hiking 101 from Health Professionals: Part Two – Safety Tips

  If you read Hiking 101 from Health Professionals and you’re ready to hit the trails, check out these safety tips to make sure your hike goes smoothly. Dr. Conte and Dr. Saxena are back with more answers to some of the most common hiking questions to...

• Your Guide to Getting Better: Post Knee Surgery Recovery

  So, you’ve been told your knee condition requires surgery. Now you’re wondering just what exactly this procedure entails and how long your recovery process will be. Will you need physical therapy? When will you be able to get back to playing the sports...

• How to Care for Your Body After Wrist Fracture Surgery

  If you or a loved one is anticipating surgery to repair a wrist fracture, you’ll want to follow these important steps after you leave the operating room Wrist fractures can happen in an instant, but recovery takes time. Whether you broke your wrist...

• Five Treatments for a Patient with an Injured Medial Collateral Ligament in Bryn Mawr

  Pain. Tenderness. Instability. These are never good terms to hear in association with a knee injury. They usually indicate some sort of damage to one of the four major ligaments within the joint. If you’ve landing on this article, chances are that...

• How Winter Sports Can Cause Stiffness and Soreness in the Neck Muscles

  Causes and Remedies for Neck Injuries Sustained from Winter Activities This winter season, long days on the slopes or at the rink can take a toll on your body. Aches, pains, and muscles strains are all normal injuries to sustain after a day full of...

• Five Ways to Prevent Shoulder Injuries from Your Orthopaedic Specialist in Manhattan

  Learn How to Stay Healthy and Prevent Shoulder Injuries The primary role of every orthopaedic doctor is to provide expert care to patients. What about a doctor’s other responsibilities, such as teaching patients about their bodies, how they function,...

• What Type of ACL Tear Treatment Do You Need?

  An ACL Tear Specialist Can Determine Whether You Would Benefit from Conservative or Surgical Treatment Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can be devastating to an athlete’s career when they are not treated properly. No one wants to be the teammate...

• What to Expect from a Total Hip Replacement: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered

  Hip replacement surgery has become increasingly common in the United States in recent years, especially among younger adults. And its popularity is only growing. A recent study conducted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that the...

• What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder?

  What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder: The shoulder joint is made of the humerus (ball) and the glenoid (part of the scapula – the socket). It has the most range of motion of any joint in the human body, and for that reason can sometimes extend...

• 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...

• Finding the Right Total Shoulder Replacement Doctor

  Shoulder pain can be the result of a variety of different problems, and it can get in the way of doing simple tasks at work and around the home. If you are suffering from pain in the shoulder joint, whether as a result of an injury, arthritis, or any...

• What to Look For in a Yardley Knee Surgeon

  Yardley patients can rely on Rothman Orthopaedic Institute for superior knee surgery. There are no shortage of reasons why a patient may need a Yardley knee surgeon. Perhaps they are an aging patient with osteoarthritis who has decided to pursue knee...

• Most Common Football-Related Shoulder Injuries 

  The high contact involved in football makes it one of the most physically demanding and taxing sports in the US today. The force players endure when being tackled by their opponents makes them prone to injuries at any part of the body. Among these...

• Three Reasons Why It’s No Surprise: Where to Get Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty

  If you have been dealing with consistent pain, swelling and stiffness in both of your knees, you’re probably frustrated and wondering whether this is a condition that you’ll suffer with for the rest of your life. We’re here with some good news! Pain...

• Choosing the Best Treatment Option for Shoulder Osteoarthritis

  Make the Best Decision About Health Care for Your Arthritic Shoulder There are numerous medical care options available to you for reducing the symptoms of degenerative joint disease in your shoulders, many without the need for surgical intervention. If...

• How to Avoid A Twisted Ankle this Winter

  The Facts About Twisted Ankle Injuries this Winter Sports Season Skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and ice skating are part of the winter sports season. It is important to enjoy your time this winter, but being aware of possible injuries keeps you and...

• What Is Tommy John Surgery?

  Tommy John Surgery 101: Everything You Need to Know “What is Tommy John surgery?” The Shoulder & Elbow and Sports Medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute receive this question from athletes often. We decided to compile our physician’s...