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• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Enter Below to Win Eagles Autographed Merchandise - 2024

  Prize: 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 125} ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS 2024...

• 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...

• Quick Tips to Stay Healthy in the 2021 Baseball Season

  The 2021 baseball season is fast approaching and many players are anxious to ramp back up as quickly as possible. However, most athletes saw a disruption to their normal routine in 2020 because of the pandemic. As such, most baseball players,...

• Peak Safety: Snowboarding Injuries and Their Prevention

  If you plan to hit the slopes this winter, there are some important facts you should know. It’s that time of year again! Avid snowboarders are gearing up to hit the slopes, hobbyists are planning their day trips, and beginners are gazing wide-eyed at...

• Mike - Displaced Talus Fracture

  My story begins on January 5, 2016 in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica. That morning I was so excited to go to the Blue Hole. The Blue Hole, is a spot in the middle of the jungle where you cliff dive and rope swing into little lagoons, it’s awesome! As I...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• How Technology Use Affects the Spine

  Back pain is the single leading cause of disability around the world. Nearly 65 million Americans have reported an episode of back-related pain in the 2018, and the number figures to grow in coming years. The back is a complex structure to understand,...

• 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,...

• 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...