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• 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...

• The Best Concussion Program Philadelphia Patients Can Find

  Advanced medical research and development in the field of orthopedics has led to impressive solutions to problems ranging from hip arthritis to knee ligament tears. Patients benefit from the advanced level of understanding that many physicians have...

• The Nation’s Top Spine Surgeons Practice Right Here at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  The nations' top spine surgeons practice at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and are known for their expertise in getting patients back to healthy, active, pain free lifestyles as soon as possible. Their years of experience and cutting edge research make...

• Concussions and the High School Athletes

  The play is called, the players break from the huddle and the quarterback yells for the snap. Just moments later, that same quarterback, who happens to be your son - is laying flat on his back after being tackled by one of the opposing team’s biggest...

• Getting a Total Ankle Replacement Procedure vs. Having Ankle Fusion Surgery

  The ankle is referred to as the tibiotalar joint because it is where the bones of the lower leg (fibula and tibia) and the top of the foot (talus) meet. Like all joints, this one receives its fair share of wear and tear over the years and is prone to...

• A Checklist to Determine: Do I Need Total Hip Replacement?

  Hip pain is a common complaint among active, elderly or injured patients who are dealing with damaged cartilage or fractured bones. Dozens of potential treatment options exist, including many non-surgical approaches and for many people, those options...

• Discover the Answer to Your Question, "Do I Need Total Ankle Replacement?"

  We workout to strengthen our muscles and we drink milk to keep our bones strong. We even take care of our skin, our hair and our nails, but some parts of the body just don’t get much attention. For example, no one even thinks about the ankle until it...

• 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...

• 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...

• 1 More Reason to Worry About Your Teenager: The Dangers of High School Football Concussions

  The play is called, the players break from the huddle and the quarterback yells for the snap. Just moments later, that same quarterback, who happens to be your son - is laying flat on his back after being tackled by one of the opposing team’s biggest...

• 3 Reasons to Find the Best Anterior Cervical Fusion Physicians

  Throughout the average lifetime of a reasonably active individual, the spinal column withstands quite a bit of stress and impact. As a person ages, the soft, fluid-filled discs between the vertebrae become less and less effective at absorbing the shock...

• Finding the Right Orthopedic Hip Surgeon

  You depend upon your hip for the strength and flexibility to do many of the things that you love. From walking and bending to biking or even lifting precious grandchildren, the use of your hip is vital to many important aspects of your day to day life....

• Starting the Conversation About Surgery for Total Shoulder Replacement

  You probably did not spend too much time thinking about your shoulder and how it works until something went wrong. Whether it was because of a distinct injury or just increasing pain and stiffness over time, you have become acutely aware of your...

• Answering The Question Of: How Do I Know if I Need Total Knee Replacement?

  For decades, your knees served you well and you may never thought about how they worked or why they worked. You were just glad they did. Your daily activities were never impeded by pain or stiffness and your strong, healthy knees allowed you to move...

• The Infamous Pop: How to Find Effective Treatment for ACL Tear

  The anterior cruciate ligament is one of four short, tough bands of connective tissue in the knee joint. These bands are strong, but flexible, allowing them to provide stability to the knee while also accommodating the movement of the hinge joint....

• Where to Get Total Knee Replacement Surgery for Best Result

  Where the femur and tibia meet, cartilage protects the knee joint, allowing it to function without the pain of bone-on-bone interaction. When the knee is healthy and the cartilage is intact, the body functions as it should. We are able to run, walk,...

• 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...

• 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...

• Five Facts You Never Knew About Degenerative Joint Disease in New Jersey

  Cartilage could be described as the unsung hero of the musculoskeletal system. In all of the body’s joints, it provides the smooth, gliding surface that cushions what would otherwise be bone-on-bone contact. With every step, twist, jump and bend, we...

• What You Need to Know About Ingrown Toenail Fungus ( Pain, Condition)

  Sometimes the smallest of injuries can be the most painful. Such is the case with ingrown toenails. If you’ve ever had one, you know the intensity of the discomfort they can cause and the extra annoyance of the toenail fungus that sometimes come along...