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• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• How to Avoid Dehydration: A Guide for Athletes, Parents & Coaches

  The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute sports medicine team answers your questions about how to avoid the dangers of dehydration during this intense summer heat wave. The National Weather Service continues to warn Philadelphia area residents about the...

• The Facts You Need to Know About Meniscus Surgery

  As the most used joint in the human body, it’s no wonder that the knee is particularly susceptible to injury. And as one of the primary weight-bearing joints, it’s no surprise either that knee injuries tend to be especially painful. If you’ve ever...

• Spine Series - Blog 3: Answering the Big Question: Do I Need Spinal Surgery?

  Spinal surgery can seem daunting, but compared to a life of chronic back pain, it is a safe and effective choice for many patients desiring a better quality of life. You’re asking, “Do I need spinal surgery?” and we’d like to help answer that question...

• Platelet Rich Plasma Paradigm: Innovations in Sports Injury Recovery

  Introduction In the world of exercise and sports, injuries are bound to occur. Whether you’re 8 or 80 you can be at risk of injury which can sideline you from a game, prevent you from participating in your favorite exercise class, or interfere with...

• 3 Treatment Options & Life After a Meniscal Tear

  Think for a moment about your day up until this point. What kind of activities have you been involved in? What sort of tasks have you accomplished? You may feel like you’ve had a relatively unproductive day so far or maybe you’re reading this at 6:30...

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Exploring the Latest Techniques and Outcomes

  Introduction to Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Orthopedic joint surgery that is performed in a minimally invasive fashion with a small camera and instruments is known as arthroscopic surgery. This term originates from the fact that the procedures are...

• Three Need-to-Know Facts about Cartilage Injury Treatments in Montgomery County

  Cartilage is the flexible tissue of body that helps cushion your body’s movements. There are three types of cartilage in the body that offer elastic, tough, and springy support. When you or a family member notices swelling, tenderness, or joint pain,...

• Making football safe: A history of injury prevention

  I was recently covering a high school football game as a Team Physician. Gazing down the sideline, I saw boys of various sizes and body types. There were young adults who have reached full maturity and those who seem to be just entering puberty. I...

• Three Need-to-Know Facts about Cartilage Injury Treatments in Montgomery County

  Cartilage is the flexible tissue of body that helps cushion your body’s movements. There are three types of cartilage in the body that offer elastic, tough, and springy support. When you or a family member notices swelling, tenderness, or joint pain,...

• Three Need-to-Know Facts about Cartilage Injury Treatments in Montgomery County

  Cartilage is the flexible tissue of body that helps cushion your body’s movements. There are three types of cartilage in the body that offer elastic, tough, and springy support. When you or a family member notices swelling, tenderness, or joint pain,...

• 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....

• 3 Nonsurgical Options For Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Bergen County

  With Surgery As Your Last Resort, Don’t Wait To Treat Your Spinal Stenosis! Receiving a diagnosis of spinal stenosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed and concerned, especially if you are unfamiliar with the condition and its treatment. The relief of...

• Outpatient Total Joint Replacement in the Surgical Center Setting

  Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement: A New Era in Orthopaedic Care Just a decade ago, the idea of going home the same day after a hip or knee replacement would have seemed far-fetched, even risky. Today, outpatient total joint replacement is not only...

• 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...

• Preventing Sports Injuries During the Preseason

  The fall sports season is approaching, which means training is in full effect. Strength and conditioning during preseason is essential to ensure your body is prepared and equipped to handle long practices and games, as well as to increase flexibility...

• All About PCL Strain Treatment Options

  The four ligaments that provide stability and flexibility to the knee joint are some of the most common culprits for knee-related injuries. Everyone knows about that notorious popping sound made by the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)....

• Back to Basics With Anatomy 101: What is Arthritis of the Knee?

  Before we can discuss knee arthritis, we have to know some things about basic joint anatomy and have a general understanding of the knee in particular. In this article, you’ll find the background information you need in order to fully understand the...