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• 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....

• Shoulder & Elbow

  Shoulder and elbow joints allow us to bend, flex, reach, and rotate our arms. However, repetitive overhead movements that are common to some sports and jobs frequently overstress the elbow and shoulder joints resulting in injury. When problems related...

• Thumb Twitching: Causes and Common Triggers

  What is Thumb Twitching Thumb Twitching is a small, involuntarily, brief movement of the thumb. There is a wide range of possible causes of thumb twitching. Typically, there is no clear reason why the twitching occurs, and it will likely go away...

• An Inside Look Into the World of a Phillies Doctor: Sports Medicine at its Finest

  In anticipation of the upcoming Philadelphia Phillies season, the organization granted the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to their medical team. Dr. Michael Ciccotti, Chief of Sports Medicine at the Rothman...

• Discussing Cartilage Injuries in Bryn Mawr

  Discussing Cartilage Injuries in Bryn Mawr Individuals can experience a cartilage injury through a traumatic incident. Whether at the driving range practicing golf swings or playing soccer at a family reunion, it can happen to anyone. Injury can occur...

• AAOS Conference 2017

  Every year orthopedic surgeons from around the world attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This year several Rothman Orthopaedic Institute physicians hold prominent roles at the meeting. Dr. Gerald Williams is president of the Academy...

• What’s the best mattress and pillow for my spine?

  A healthful night’s sleep is essential to your physical and mental well-being. During sleep, your body cycles through essential regenerative functions, and chronic sleep deprivation is associated with high blood pressure, increased risk of diabetes and...

• Re-thinking Triathlon Death

  During last triathlon season, there were a string of deaths in the water. Fourteen deaths in races were largely from swimming (one death occurred on the bike) These unfortunate events led a Washington Post writer to postulate that the deaths during the...

• Tips for Trail Runners near Princeton: Reducing the Risk of a Tibial Stress Fracture

  Know Exactly What a Tibia Stress Fracture Is and How to Prevent It Particularly in the summer, many runners ditch the tracks, treadmills, or concrete sidewalks they normally frequent and take a more scenic route. Not only is trail running easier on...

• Bilateral Knee Replacement

  What is a "Simultaneous" Bilateral Total Knee Replacement (BTKR)? In a simultaneous procedure both knees are replaced in one operation, on the same day under one anesthesia. This means that there is one hospitalization and one recovery period. Certain...

• Jefferson Receives $1 Million from Businessman and Philanthropist Jamie Maguire and the Maguire Foundation to Endow Professorship in Spine Research

  Jamie Maguire, chairman of Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), and the Maguire Foundation, have generously funded a new orthopaedics professorship at Thomas Jefferson University. The gift of $1 million will be matched dollar for dollar by the...

• Careers

  Why Choose Rothman? Why Rothman Total Rewards Pay Benefits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off Retirement Why Rothman? Total Rewards We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees and offer a...

• How to Get Help for Cartilage Injuries in Media

  If you or someone you love has experienced a cartilage injury, you are not alone. Sometimes, they happen over time as a condition like rheumatoid arthritis affects the cartilage which cushions and supports the joints. In other cases, the cartilage...

• Hip Replacement Recovery

  Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis and Total Hip Replacement Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness in the hip joint. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the hip bones wears away, leading to friction and...

• Advice from the Area’s Best Surgeons for Total Ankle Replacement

  Many people experience foot and ankle pain at some point in their lives. This is commonly a result of all of the walking and running we do on a regular basis, which constantly impact our bones and joints. Fortunately, most foot and ankle injuries do...

• So You Have an ACL Football Injury

  If you or a loved one has sustained an ACL injury playing football, then this article is for you Whether you’re a professional, collegiate, varsity, or intramural football player, you’re quickly learning that an anterior cruciate ligament injury is a...

• Spring Exercise: Strength and Flexibility

  Spring is the time when we all get excited about getting outdoors once again. This is also the time of year when orthopaedic surgeons typically see patients in our offices with overuse injuries from returning to exercise and other physical activities...

• How to Prepare For Recovery Time For Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty

  How long has knee pain been affecting your life? Does the pain and stiffness of arthritis or another cartilage injury keep you from participating in the activities you love to do? Has it even begun to affect ordinary tasks, such as standing, sitting,...

• Elbow Open Reduction Internal Fixation

  Open reduction internal fixation is an open surgery used to stabilize and heal a displaced broken bone, such as that of the humerus, ulna, or radius that make up the elbow joint. Overview of procedure The patient will be put under general anesthesia An...

• Non-operative Herniated Cervical Disc Treatment

  After determining the severity of your condition, your doctor will advise you regarding forms of treatment. Conservative methods, involving activity modification, pain medication, and physical therapy, are normally pursued as a first course of...