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• 5 Facts From Surgeons For Achilles Pain Tendonitis

  If you or if someone you love is suffering from the pain of Achilles tendonitis, you are probably searching for answers about this condition. Although the condition is common among middle-aged recreational athletes, the pain and inflammation it brings...

• Looking For Orthopedic Urgent Care near Phoenixville?

  Have you or has someone you love ever experienced an orthopaedic emergency? These emergencies may include bone fractures, dislocations, or joint injuries, as well as problematic symptoms after certain orthopaedic procedures. If you have experienced...

• Non-operative Ankle Sprain and Fracture Treatments

  Sprain In the case of an ankle sprain, rehabilitation is crucial and starts early. A Rothman foot and ankle surgeon may recommend one or more of the following treatment options: *Immobilization- Depending on the severity of the injury, a short-leg...

• Common Questions About Total Ankle Replacement Surgery

  Total ankle replacement surgery is a treatment that occasionally becomes necessary when an injury or debilitating condition cannot be treated with other surgical or non-surgical methods. Foot and ankle pain is a rather common occurrence, whether as a...

• 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...

• The Most Recognized Immediate Care Clinic in South Jersey - Specializing in Orthopedics

  Most immediate care clinics provide medical attention for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. At the new Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, only specific orthopedic issues will be addressed (such as sprains, strains and fractures), making these...

• A Few Facts You Didn’t Know About Wrist Fracture Recovery

  A Few Facts You Didn’t Know About Wrist Fracture Recovery They can be open or closed, intra or extra articular, comminuted or displaced. The symptoms can include immediate, severe pain, numbness in the hand, loss of color to the hand/fingers and even...

• How to Determine if Meniscus Knee Surgery is Right For You

  When your life is interrupted by a knee injury, the initial stress and pain of the incident can make recovery feel daunting. Physicians at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute understand that you need to receive immediate counsel to determine what next steps...

• Is It Time To Seek Physicians For Achilles Pain Tendonitis?

  If you have been suffering from ankle pain, you may be wondering when you should seek out medical attention. If this pain tends to get worse during or after use and seems centered at the very back of your ankle, you may wonder if it could be Achilles...

• Injuries Caused By Slipping On Ice: Top 5 Injuries and What To Do Next

  Worried about injuries from slipping on ice? Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offers solutions With winter comes the inevitable risk of slipping on ice. And while many falls may just result in a bruised ego, they also carry with them significant potential...

• 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...

• 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...

• Top Five Most Common Cycling Injuries (And What To Do About Them)

  Learn About the Top Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them There are dozens of benefits to cycling. First off, cycling is classified as a high-quality, aerobic exercise that is great for your cardiovascular health, whether you are cycling outside or...

• When to Look for a Sports Medicine Expert on the Lower East Side

  Don’t Wait to See a Specialist If You Have Any of These Symptoms What is the difference between soreness and pain? Knowing the answer is especially important if you’re an athlete. Muscle soreness typically occurs after exercise, whereas pain may...

• 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...

• 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...

• When to Seek Shoulder Injury Treatment From a Specialist in NYC

  How Orthopaedic Specialists Address Shoulder Injuries Usually, if you stub your toe, the pain lingers for a few minutes then subsides. No cause for concern, right? This may happen in any area of your body: you feel unusual discomfort but it goes away...

• 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...

• 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...