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• Treatment Options for Metatarsalgia

  Metatarsalgia (metatars = metetarsal, algia = pain) is a condition in which one experiences pain and inflammation along the metatarsal head at the ball of the foot. It can be caused by a wide variety of conditions including trauma, ill-fitting shoe...

• Expert Advice on How to Prepare for Total Hip Replacement Surgery

  A patient preparing for a major joint replacement surgery, such as a hip replacement, is often met with a wide variety of thoughts and emotions. While the prospect of a life without constant pain is exciting and is obviously enough reason to go through...

• Joint Pain with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ponzio

  Have you ever wondered more about your orthopaedic surgeon and what led them to their life in medicine? Get a behind-the-scenes look into a day in the life of Rothman Institute orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Danielle Ponzio as she answers some of the most...

• 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...

• What To Do About Torn Cartilage in Knee

  Between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone), the knee joint works as a hinge. Both ends of these bones are covered with cartilage, which provides a thick cushion between the two, ensuring that the bones beneath do not rub together painfully....

• Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: Recovery

  Don’t remain uninformed about what recovery from bilateral total knee arthroplasty requires. When an individual’s mobility is limited and routine activities are disrupted by knee pain, it is possible that nonsurgical treatment methods may not restore...

• FAQs: Total Shoulder Replacement

  What is a total shoulder replacement? Total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged ball and socket joint of the shoulder with artificial components. The artificial parts are made of metal and plastic, and they are designed...

• Common Questions About Recovery from Total Knee Replacement

  Recovery from total knee replacement does not have to be a long and difficult process, but it certainly can be a source of anxiety for any patient, regardless of age or physical condition. The good news is that, within a few weeks to a few months after...

• Torn Meniscus - Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

  For athletes or sports fans, the term “torn meniscus” is a fairly common one – probably because, for those playing contact sports, knee injuries are some of the more frequent injuries in general. However, even for those who aren’t involved in contact...

• Rothman Athletic Trainers Reinforce Sports Medicine in Schools and Communities

  Rothman Orthopaedics' sports medicine program in New York is completely comprehensive, involving the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries due to athletic activity. Our full team approach includes an athletic trainer,...

• Football-Related Ankle Pains, Sprains and Strains

  With football season quickly approaching, it's time to get excited for nail-biting games, cool weather, and cheering on your favorite team. Unfortunately, whether playing with your friends or on a team, you or your teammates will likely experience some...

• Eagles Autographed Merchandise Sweeps - 2025

  Prize: Five (5) winners will receive one (1) item autographed by a Philadelphia Eagles current or former player, which autograph shall be determined at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the prize: $500 USD. {rsform...

• Three Steps to Prevent Rotator Cuff Tears in Baseball Players

  Prevention of rotator cuff tears is key to a winning baseball season. Baseball season is here, and that means you’re starting to dust off your cleats and looking forward to hearing the crack of the bat and the pop of the mitt. As you begin training,...

• Top Seven Achilles Tendonitis Prevention Methods for Runners

  Treat and Prevent Your Runners’ Achilles Tendonitis As the weather becomes warmer, more and more runners can be found out and about in pursuit of health and personal improvement. Unfortunately, after the long winter layoff runners’ risk of one of the...

• Jerry's Rothman Story - Double Knee Replacement

  For 59 years, Jerry played basketball on some of Philadelphia’s grittiest blacktops. It was his passion, his lifeline, the connection to his youth. But as the years piled on, and his knees swelled up, Jerry’s days of knocking down jumpers were...

• The Good News About Increasing High School Concussion Rates

  If you’re a parent, it seems like your list of cares grows daily. With every stage in your child’s life, there comes new ways to possibly destroy their chances of a happy and successful future. You have to weigh issues such as private school vs. public...

• Partial Knee Replacement

  Knee pain can be all-consuming and a detriment to your day-to-day life. Whether it’s soreness at the end of the day, difficulty performing everyday tasks, or pain when exercising, no one should have to constantly battle knee pain. If you’re suffering...

• RO 8K Social Sweeps

  ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS 2023 SOCIAL SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES Important: Please read these Official Rules before entering this Rothman Orthopaedics 2023 Social Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”). By participating in this Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound...

• 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...

• How to Avoid Overuse Injuries

  When you think of sports injuries, traumatic collisions in physical games typically come to mind due to the high frequency and competitive nature. But many sports injuries don’t occur from a blow from a ball or an opponent, they happen slowly over...