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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...

• 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...

• Seven Stress Fracture Questions and Answers

  Don’t let a stress fracture keep you from the activities you love. If you participate in athletic activities, you’ve probably heard of stress fractures. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we specialize in treating sports injuries, including stress...

• Do You Need Knee Injury Treatment?

  Unsure When to See a Knee Doctor? Here’s How You Know. Whether you run, bike, lift weights, or compete in any other athletic activity, you are probably well aware of the risk of injuries. Regardless of the type of exercise you participate in, injuries...

• Common Sports-Related Injuries in the Fall

  The leaves are changing, and the weather is cooling off, which means fall sports are back. Whether you are cheering on your favorite professional athlete, supporting your child from the sidelines, or gearing up for the game, it's important to be aware...

• Keyboarding & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What’s the Relationship?

  It has become a forgone conclusion that if you use a computer frequently, you are at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, it is assumed that if you already have carpal tunnel syndrome, the cause is overuse of your hands, with the...

• The Facts You Need to Know About Joint Arthritis

  Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints of the body. It is characterized by inflammation, which causes swelling, stiffness and pain. Joint arthritis can be categorized into two types: Inflammatory responses: While temporary inflammation is a...

• Degenerative Joint Disease in Chester County: Prevention & Care

  Degenerative joint disease is known by several names, including osteoarthritis and wear and tear arthritis. Regardless of what it’s called, the reported symptoms of degenerative joint disease in Chester County are generally: Pain: usually worse after...

• Three Common Culprits of an Arthritic Knee

  Before you had pain, swelling and stiffness in your knee, you were active and able-bodied. You had no trouble getting in and out of your vehicle, walking up and down steps, or squatting down to pick up something off the ground. Now, however, things...

• Golfer's Elbow: FAQ

  If you golf, play tennis, or do other activities which involve the repeated swinging of your arm, you may notice pain developing on the inner side of your elbow. If so, you may be experiencing Golfer’s elbow, a form of tendonitis similar to tennis...

• What Is Tennis Elbow?

  Tennis Elbow: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and FAQs Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common condition caused by overuse or repetitive motions of the wrist and forearm, leading to pain and inflammation in the tendons and muscles around the...

• Understanding and Treating Patients with a Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury in King of Prussia

  The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a one of the four major ligaments in the knee. It is located on the outside of the knee, connecting the thighbone (femur) to the smaller bone in the lower leg (fibular). Its main function is to prevent the knee...

• Meniscal Transplant Surgery

  Young, active patients with symptoms of meniscal deficiency may be eligible candidates for meniscal transplant surgery. When the partial or complete loss of the meniscus has already lead to the development of osteoarthritis, a meniscal transplant will...

• Why Get PRP Treatment?

  Learn How PRP Therapy Could Help You Chronic overuse and traumatic injuries from sports are common but often difficult to treat. Tissue repair may occur too slowly for athletes who are looking for a fast, complete recovery as soon as possible. The...

• Common FAQs About Joint Arthritis

  There are over 100 types of joint arthritis. Approximately one in three adults between ages 18 and 65 have arthritis. And as many as 91 million Americans, including those who have been diagnosed and those who have not, have arthritis. Joint arthritis...

• Weekend Warriors: Avoid Shoulder Dislocations

  With the current pandemic, the shoulder surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are still seeing many patients near South Philly, who are engaging in recreational sports that result in shoulder instability, also known as shoulder dislocations....

• 6 Most Common Knee Injuries

  We may not realize it, but we rely on our knees for more than we think. Whether we’re running, walking up the stairs, or simply keeping our balance as we move from point A to point B, the knee is responsible for a lot of our simple motor functions. And...

• Learn About Total Ankle Replacement in South Jersey

  Sustaining an injury to one of your ankles can be a painful experience. Even worse, an injured ankle can prevent you from getting around your house or your yard, driving to work, or doing the things you enjoy and even need to do on a daily basis. Some...

• Do I Need Total Shoulder Replacement?

  “Do I need total shoulder replacement?” Many patients who have sustained multiple shoulder injuries, such as a dislocation of the joint, or those who suffer from severe arthritis of the shoulder joints, are often concerned with the possibility of a...

• Identify & Address Symptoms of Hip Arthritis With These 3 Tips

  In order to identify the symptoms of hip arthritis, you must first understand what arthritis is and how it impacts the body. The condition is characterized by joint inflammation, which causes swelling, stiffness and the most noticeable symptom: pain....