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• Elbow Infections

  Elbow infections and septic arthritis of the elbow are serious medical conditions that involve the infiltration of infectious agents, such as bacteria, into the elbow joint. These conditions can lead to significant pain, inflammation, and potential...

• 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...

• 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...

• You are what you eat!

  It has taken me quite some time to realize the value of a healthy well balanced diet. There are many aisles in the grocery store that no one has any business going down. In my practice, I evaluate and treat patients with neck and back pain. My goal is...

• 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...

• 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...

• Catherine - Total Hip Arthroplasty

  As a 26- year cancer survivor of Synovial Sarcoma, diagnosed at the age of 8 years, I possess quite an extensive medical history for a young adult. Since the age of 8, I had various orthopedic issues that were related to my cancer surgery and...

• 4 Most Common Basketball Injuries

  Since its invention in 1891 by YMCA teacher Dr. James Naismith, the game of basketball has seen immense growth. From peach baskets on a small gym wall, to powerful dunks in front of millions of fans, the sport has rapidly changed from what it once was....

• What to Do When You Break a Bone

  Breaking a bone is a serious and scary situation that can happen to anyone in a number of different ways. The most common way a bone breaks is through a traumatic event like a car accident, a fall, or a sports-related injury; however, a broken bone can...

• 3 Ways Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty in New Jersey is Giving Patients a Fresh Outlook for the Future

  If you live in New Jersey or anywhere throughout the greater Delaware Valley and you’re experiencing severe knee pain due to advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, you’ll be glad to know that this article contains good news for you! There’s a solution...

• 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...

• 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...

• The Rundown on Achilles Tendon Injuries

  If you are a competitive or recreational athlete, chances are you have either personal or second hand experience with Achilles tendon injuries. Although only the full ruptures in professional athletes tend to dominate the news, injuries Achilles tendon...

• When to Consider Surgery for Joint Pain

  Many times, when patients experience hip and/or knee pain, they don’t know where to turn. I have heard patients express reluctance to seek care because they are worried that a provider will only recommend surgery to address their problem. While many...

• 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...

• 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...

• Ways to Reduce Pain from Hip Arthritis in Newtown

  If you are suffering from hip arthritis, the pain and loss of mobility can affect your everyday activities. For those living with hip arthritis in Newtown, treating pain can make a huge difference in quality of life. Physicians at Rothman Orthopaedic...

• 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...

• Avoiding Common Running-Related Injuries

  There’s been a recurring theme related to running in the age of COVID-19. Many are turning to running to help manage the stress of shutdowns, school closures, and changes to their work schedules, not to mention anxiety regarding the possibility of...

• It’s Not “Just” an Ankle Sprain

  As foot and ankle surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedics, we see it happen all the time—one minute a person is walking, the next, they misstep and “twist” their ankle, landing them on the ground and eventually into our office. Sprained ankles are painful and...