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• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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....

• 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...

• Signs That It’s Time to Seek Treatment for a Meniscal Tear

  The meniscus is a crescent-shaped disk of fibrocartilage within the knee joint that absorbs the shock of the lower bone of the leg moving against the upper bone of the leg. It is this piece of tissue that distributes the load of the movement across the...

• Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center celebrates anniversary with free baseline testing

  In November of 2013, leaders at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital collaborated to create the Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center (JCCC). Located in the heart of the Philadelphia Navy Yard,...

• 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...

• 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,...

• Five Methods for Treating a Cycling Lower Back Injury

  Take Care of Your Lower Back with These Tips for Injured Cyclists If you have ever had an injury that kept you from competing in a sport or completing everyday tasks, you know how disheartening it can feel. Cyclists with lower back injuries have...

• Nancy - Micro Discectomy

  Due to a herniated disc, I needed a microdiscectomy to remove the disc impinging on my nerve. I was pain free for three when I had a recurrence and needed a second surgery. I'm happy to say I recovered nicely the second time. I always felt in good...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Before Surgery Always Do This One Thing: Pursue Nonsurgical Spine Treatment

  This article is your “at a glance” overview of the most effective and most commonly prescribed nonsurgical spine treatment methods. Whether you’re suffering from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or some other condition, your back pain is enough to...

• 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...