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• Joey - ACL Reconstruction, Torn Meniscus

  UPDATE: I was able to return to play hockey again and played my first Juniors game November 11 in the USPHL Premier with the NJ Rockets in which I gained my first assist. I am still currently playing for The USPHL Rockets Premier and have played 18...

• How to Treat a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

  Learn How Spine Specialists Treat Cervical Radiculopathy in NYC So, you have cervical radiculopathy, otherwise known as a pinched nerve in your neck. Now what do you do? In some cases, your body will take care of itself, and the pinched nerve pain will...

• Top 10 Stretches for Sciatica

  Top 10 Stretches for Sciatica Patients dealing with sciatica understand just how frustrating and painful it can be. More of a nagging pain than anything, sciatica can be enough to hold you back from a simple game of basketball, your normal workout...

• Five Winter Sports Injury Prevention Tips

  Over 246,000 patients were treated for winter sports injuries in 2015 alone. Practicing extra caution and using these safety tips can help you to stay safe while having fun this winter. If you’re a committed winter sports enthusiast, we know that...

• Common Baseball Injuries and Smart Baseball Injury Prevention Tips

  These four injuries are ubiquitous among baseball players. Learn more about baseball injuries and how they can be prevented. There’s been a lot of news and attention lately focused on football injuries. Due to major stories and debates regarding the...

• Ankle Sprains in Lacrosse Players: The Complete Guide

  Everything you need to know about one of America’s most common injuries You’re running down the field cradling the ball when you pivot around a defender and your ankle rolls. The pain is instant, but you’re determined to stay in the game. While many...

• Rider University, Capital Health and Rothman Orthopaedics Partner to Support Health, Well-Being of Rider Students and Employees

  An innovative partnership between Rider University, Capital Health and Rothman Orthopaedics will provide healthcare services for students and staff on the school’s campus in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. As the official health care partner of Rider...

• Age-Related Knee Changes: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving

  As we journey through life, our bodies undergo various transformations, and one area that frequently bears the brunt of these changes is our knees. Age-related knee changes are common, and understanding their nuances and the available treatment options...

• Knee Surgeons Offer Top Prevention Tips

  As orthopaedic specialists, we see a wide range of conditions, injuries and diseases here at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. We have teams of specialists that focus specifically on the spine, the hands and wrists, the feet and ankles and on and on....

• Spinal Cord Injuries: When Surgery is the Solution

  Every function of your body depends on the health of your spinal cord. In this article, we’ll cover some basic information about causes and characteristics of spinal cord conditions, types of spine surgery, and guidelines for how to respond if trauma...

• Getting Serious About Sports-Related Heat Exhaustion in Fall Athletes

  Sports medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are committed to helping local athletes stay safe during preseason and avoid heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion. We think of watching football and soccer in the cool, crisp fall...

• For An ACL Injury, New Jersey Area Orthopaedic Specialists Can Help

  Between the running, jumping, pivoting, and other quick paced motions in many sports, injuries are not uncommon. However, some are easily resolved with an ice pack and a couple days of rest, while others require more involved treatment. One major...

• 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...

• Catherine - Total Hip Arthroplasty

  As a 26- year cancer survivor of Synovial Sarcoma, diagnosed at the age of 8 years, I possess quite an extensive medical history for a young adult. Since the age of 8, I had various orthopedic issues that were related to my cancer surgery and...

• Answers to Eight Common Questions About Cartilage Injuries In Limerick

  Cartilage may be a small part of our body’s overall anatomy, but it plays a big role in helping us move and complete basic, everyday activities. When healthy joints move, there is very little friction, therefore, no pain. However, when joints are...

• Understanding and Treating Heat Injuries in Football Players

  Understanding heat injuries is key to preventing heat injuries in Football. Heat illness during football or other athletic practices or competitions is a leading cause of death and disability among U.S. high school athletes, yet heat-related illnesses...

• Your FAQs: MCL Tear Specialist in Gramercy Park

  MCL Injuries Have a Good Prognosis with Proper Treatment Ligament sprains are one of the most common knee injuries among athletes. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are located on each side of your knee. If...

• Sport Specialization: Take the summer off!

  One significant change in the care of athletes over the last 10 years has been this concept of specialization. When I grew up you typically played football in the fall, basketball/hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring. The summer was spent...

• PCL Reconstruction: A Promising Solution for a Lesser Known Knee Injury

  In the back of the knee, there exists a small, but important ligament – the posterior cruciate ligament, or commonly, the PCL. It is one of four major bands that stretch across the knee joint, connecting the bones of the upper leg to the bones of the...

• Five Facts You Never Knew About Degenerative Joint Disease in New Jersey

  Cartilage could be described as the unsung hero of the musculoskeletal system. In all of the body’s joints, it provides the smooth, gliding surface that cushions what would otherwise be bone-on-bone contact. With every step, twist, jump and bend, we...