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• 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...

• Who Needs Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery and How Does It Work?

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute protects your back health with comprehensive preventive care and surgical treatment. Neck pain can be caused by a number of reasons – from improper posture to injuries to cervical disc disease – and while many conditions...

• Spring Exercise: Mobility for Tennis and Golf

  This blog is the second in a series of 3. To read the first blog please click here. Common compensations with your tennis or golf swing can be brought on by limited mobility and strength. The exercise routine below will bring you through a series of...

• The Latest in Hip Replacement with Rothman Florida Surgeon Dr. Petrie

  While we may not realize it, we use our hips for just about everything in our daily lives. They are the joints that allow us to run, walk, and even stand, making them directly responsible for many of the movements we find to be commonplace as adults....

• How to Recover from Foot and Ankle Surgery

  Foot and ankle surgery can be a daunting process. Many have heard of nightmare scenarios through friends, family, and others. Whether you are having surgery for a bunion, Achilles tendon tear, a fracture, or ankle replacement, it is a big surgery....

• How Sensor-Enabled Smart Knee Implants Are Changing Joint Replacement

  If you have been advised a total knee arthroplasty by your orthopedic surgeon, common questions usually revolve around the recovery period, the rehabilitation involved, postoperative complications or even the implants used. Your healthcare provider...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• The Solution for the Shoulder Separation Philadelphia Patients Experience

  For local patients dealing with shoulder separation, the pain and inconvenience of the injury is a fact of daily life. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, world renowned physicians offer the solution for shoulder separation Philadelphia patients need....

• 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...

• Foot and Ankle Care in Football Season and Beyond

  Football season is a popular time for families and friends to get outdoors and be active together, and with those benefits also comes increased risk of injury. Feet and ankles are particularly vulnerable in this rough-and-tumble sport, but familiarity...

• 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...

• Spine Exercises for Pain and Prevention

  Exercise for the neck and lower back can be challenging, especially when you are in pain. Performing the incorrect exercise or using poor technique can make pain worse and slow recovery. For minor aches and pains in the neck and lower back, it is safe...

• Knee Cartilage Injuries & the Latest Restoration Techniques

  Introduction Knee pain can be more than just a nuisance—it can disrupt your active lifestyle. Whether you’re an athlete, an active individual, or someone dealing with chronic knee discomfort, knee cartilage damage is often the culprit. Fortunately,...

• Causes and Solutions: Answering Your Questions About Neck Soreness

  Did you know that more than 80% of people will suffer from some type of back or neck pain throughout the course of their lifetime? With the impact of this type of pain being so widespread, it is critically important to offer education on the possible...

• 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...

• 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...

• Spine Series - Blog 2: Have You Tried These Treatments for Spine Conditions?

  Pain relief is the goal. And these top recommended treatments for spine conditions are the answers you need. It’s time to get on the road to recovery! We tend to forget all about the importance of spinal health until we start to experience the pain and...