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• 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...

• 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....

• 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...

• 6 Top Body Stretches for Flexibility

  The main role of stretching is to keep your muscles strong and flexible, preventing tears and muscle damage. Keeping muscles loose and healthy also allows them to hold your weight rather than allowing it to fall on your joints. If your muscles become...

• 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...

• 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...

• 6 Winter Hiking Tips

  Temps may have dropped in New York but some of the most beautiful scenes in nature can be taken in during a winter hike. Whether you’ve been wanting to go for a winter hike or if you’re just interested in trying something new, we have some tips that...

• What to Expect after Hip or Knee Replacement

  As a surgeon, I continue to be surprised by the number of patients who, after recovering from a knee or hip replacement, tell me that they chose not to consider a hip or knee replacement for a long time because they just didn’t know what to expect....

• 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...

• Rothman Athletic Trainers Reinforce Sports Medicine in Schools and Communities

  Rothman Orthopaedics' sports medicine program in New York is completely comprehensive, involving the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries due to athletic activity. Our full team approach includes an athletic trainer,...

• 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....

• 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...

• 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...

• 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....

• Treatment Options for Knee Arthritis

  What is knee arthritis? Knee arthritis encompasses a large spectrum of different diseases that cause degeneration of the structures of the knee and affect function of the joint. As the structures of the knee are damaged by arthritis, patients can...

• 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...

• 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...

• Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy for Disc Herniation

  Introduction Disc herniation is a prevalent spinal condition characterized by the protrusion of the soft inner core of a spinal disc through its tough outer layer. This condition often leads to debilitating symptoms such as shooting leg pain (commonly...

• Common Conditions Treated with Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery

  Minimally Invasive Hand Surgeries: A New Era in Healing When it comes to hand and wrist conditions, many people typically think of traditional, open surgeries with long incisions that come with longer recovery times and significant downtime. However,...

• The Impact of Food Dyes on Inflammation, Pain, and Orthopedic Surgery Recovery

  Orthopedic injuries and ailments, whether they involve physical therapy, injections, surgeries, or other interventions, can be challenging experiences. Optimal recovery rests on a multimodal approach to reduce pain and restore function. While recovery...