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• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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,...

• 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...

• Tips for a Quick & Efficient Grocery Store Visit During Quarantine

  Planning your next grocery shopping can seem stressful during the pandemic. Since grocery stores are taking extra precautions for the health and safety of customers and associates such as crowd control, social distancing, and sanitation practices, a...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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,...

• 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...