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• FAQs About Anterior Cervical Decompression Surgery

  Anterior cervical decompression surgery and spinal fusion may become a necessary option for patients who have been treated with non-surgical procedures that have had little or no success. Whether you have an injury or a degenerative condition that is...

• FAQs for Total Ankle Replacement Physicians

  Total ankle replacement is a surgery that was developed to address serious injuries to a patient’s ankle joint. Patients, who are not familiar with this procedure, may have some questions about how it works and even where to find total ankle...

• Answering Your Questions About Preparing for Surgery for Anterior Cervical Fusion

  If you have suffered from chronic arm or neck pain, weakness, and numbness, and everything you have tried so far has been ineffective, your doctor may recommend a decompression and fusion surgery. Surgery for anterior cervical fusion , also known as...

• Home of the Best Surgeons for Total Shoulder Replacement

  You don’t have to live with shoulder pain. If you and your doctor have tried a number of treatments for pain caused by a shoulder injury or degenerative disease, you may begin to give up hope. However, where other more conservative treatments may have...

• Get the Facts About Your Feet From a Podiatrist in Philadelphia

  Stability. Movement. Support. These are just some of the many reasons we rely on our feet every single day. Over the course of a lifetime, the impact of all of this walking, running, and even standing can add up to a significant amount of wear and...

• Do I Need Total Shoulder Replacement?

  As joint replacement procedures such as hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty become more and more popular each year, regional patients are turning to Rothman Orthopaedic Institute as the leader in innovative orthopedic surgeries. Certainly, hip and knee...

• Understanding Medial Meniscus Tear Treatment

  One of two crescent-shaped pieces of rubbery fibrocartilage in the knee joint, the medial meniscus is a key component in the joint’s overall stability. It sits on the tibia and absorbs the shock of movements that would otherwise result in abrupt impact...

• How to Handle Cartilage Injuries in Montgomery County

  All over the body, different kinds of cartilage give shape to our anatomy, support our joints, and cushion the impact of our movements. All cartilage is strong and elastic, but each type varies in degrees when it comes to these important...

• FAQs About Torn Meniscus Treatment Options

  You’re a busy person who likes to keep moving, doing the things you need and want to do. From chores to sports, dancing to driving your car, you need your knees to supply strength and support every day. But, if you knee pain is slowing you down, you...

• 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...

• 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....

• A Tale of Two Moments: Varying Experiences With Torn ACL Symptoms

  With between 70,000 and 80,000 incidents reported annually in the U.S., it’s no wonder anterior cruciate ligament injuries have become one of the most recognizable - and most dreaded - knee injuries. Though they do often occur in the context of impact...

• Three Important Questions About Degenerative Joint Disease in Montgomery County

  Within the vast spectrum of types and forms of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis is the most common. Other kinds, such as rheumatoid arthritis are inflammatory in nature, but osteoarthritis is often referred to as “wear and tear”...

• Answering Your FAQs About An LCL Tear

  If you have experienced direct trauma to the side of your knee, followed by chronic pain and stiffness, you may have injured your lateral collateral ligament, also called the LCL. This connective tissue on the outside of the knee connects the femur and...

• 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...

• What to Expect During ACL Surgery Recovery

  For many athletes who have experienced a tear or other injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), reconstruction surgery is the best course of action. This procedure uses a graft to replace the original ligament, surgically attaching it to the...

• One Bad Fall: The Most Common Reason for Distal Radial Fracture Surgery

  If you or someone you love has suffered a distal radius fracture, you know firsthand that the onset of symptoms is immediate. First, of course, there is pain. Accompanying that pain is often tenderness, swelling and eventually, bruising. Depending on...

• Five Bullet Points That Will Help Maximize Your Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery Recovery

  The human spine is strong and complex, able to withstand the impact and stress of a wide variety of movements and weight bearing responsibilities. With each bending, twisting and compressing of the spine, the soft, fluid-filled discs between the...

• The Advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement

  Have you or someone you love suffered from ongoing hip pain, due to arthritis or other painful conditions? Have you tried to manage the pain and stiffness but still find it to be interfering with your day to day activities and your overall quality of...

• FAQs About Arthritis In The Hip

  If you or someone you love suffers from arthritis in the hip, you are probably looking for answers. Why does this pain and stiffness persist? What treatment options are available? Where should you even begin? At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we...