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• A Step by Step Overview of the Surgery for Total Hip Replacement

  Our bodies are truly amazing! While “bones, tendons, ligaments and joints” may sound just like a chapter title from a high school anatomy textbook, the reality is that these body parts are practical and essential aspects of each of our daily lives....

• What are the Top Cartilage Injury Treatments Recommended by Orthopaedists?

  Top Orthopaedists weigh in on Cartilage Injuries Cartilage in the knee is the protective covering that lets our joints glide comfortably. When a quick twist or sudden impact causes a tear, we realize the crucial job it does for our joints. When this...

• Notice of Privacy Practices

  THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Introduction. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is required by both federal and state law to limit...

• Patient Rights

  WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DECLARATION OF HELSINKI Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Adopted by the 18th WMA General Assembly, Helsinki, Finland, June 1964, and amended by the: 29th WMA General Assembly, Tokyo, Japan,...

• 5 Types of Hip Arthritis in South Philadelphia

  Lupus Erythematosus, more commonly known as just “Lupus,” is an autoimmune disorder in which the body is attacked by its own immune system. Lupus attacks many systems of the body, including the skin, bones, joints, brain, and internal organs. People who...

• Joint Pain Series: How Do I Know If I Have Arthritis?

  We see countless patients, who come to us asking, “How do I know if I have arthritis?” We’ve written this article to help you try to answer that question! If you’re dealing with joint pain and are wondering about the cause of your discomfort, this...

• Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  Shoulder arthritis may occur in a number of different forms, including primary osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory arthritis), post-traumatic arthritis (arthritis that occurs after a prior injury, such as a...

• 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...

• Thumb Twitching: Causes and Common Triggers

  What is Thumb Twitching Thumb Twitching is a small, involuntarily, brief movement of the thumb. There is a wide range of possible causes of thumb twitching. Typically, there is no clear reason why the twitching occurs, and it will likely go away...

• What Is Tommy John Surgery?

  Tommy John Surgery 101: Everything You Need to Know “What is Tommy John surgery?” The Shoulder & Elbow and Sports Medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute receive this question from athletes often. We decided to compile our physician’s...

• 6 Common Dance-Related Injuries

  In 2019 Rothman Orthopaedics was be the official Orthopaedic Partner and Provider of the Radio City Rockettes. The holiday season is in full swing, which means the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase, is kicking...

• What does my knee pain mean?

  The weather is warming up and after a long pandemic winter we are all chomping at the bit to get outside and exercise more. Unfortunately, that also means the possibility of more aches and pains as well. As a hip and knee replacement specialist, one of...

• Common Injuries from Shoveling Snow

  With winter around the corner, we’re all wondering what the season will bring to us in terms of weather. One thing is for certain, we can usually count on snow! Winter weather carries with it its own set of risks to well-being. Injuries from shoveling...

• Playing in the Heat: an Athlete’s Guide to Understanding Exertional Heat Stroke

  Let’s talk about how to to identify the symptoms, treat the condition, and how to safely return to play if/when exertional heat stroke occurs. Our region has been warned: the intense heat wave that went into effect last week is continuing now for the...

• The FAQs of Heat Stroke in Football Players

  Heat stroke is extremely dangerous and must be treated immediately. Heat injuries are a variety conditions resulting from heat stress, ranging from minor to severe. Heat illness in athletes is common, and football players in particular, whose athletic...

• Four Common Injuries from Shoveling Snow And What to Do About Them

  Winter is approaching. Avoid common injuries from shoveling snow. With winter around the corner, we’re all wondering what the season will bring to us in terms of weather. One thing is for certain, we can usually count on snow! Winter weather carries...

• Virtual Visits

  Your journey to being pain-free doesn’t have to stop. Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to offer Virtual Visits to patients who prefer the convenience. Through this platform you are able to speak face to face with our world class orthopaedic physicians...

• Football and Orthopedic Conditions Requiring Elbow Surgery

  Anyone who plays or watches football knows how disciplined and health conscious the players have to be in order to stay in peak shape over time. Football is such an injury-prone sport, in fact, a 2021 study appearing in the Journal of Sports...

• Golfer's Elbow Revolution: Modernizing Medial Epicondylitis Management

  Introduction to Golfer's Elbow Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects the tendons on the inside of the elbow, used to grip and rotate objects, like a golf club. Inflammation to this area causes pain with gripping...

• Start Your Year with Non-Operative Orthopedic Treatment

  Injuries to bones, muscles and joints happen for a variety of reasons, such as sports injuries, falls, accidents and simple wear and tear as our bodies age. Just as the reasons for injuries may vary, so too do available treatment options — and...