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• An Easier Recovery From Ankle Fracture Trauma

  By serving as an orthopaedic surgeon for over two decades, I have been able to treat countless patients with ankle fractures. Over the years, my treatment has evolved toward a better approach for patient recovery. Through immense experience, I have...

• Treatment options for Osteoarthritis of the Hip

  What is Arthritis of the Hip? Arthritis in general is the inflammation of a joint marked by cartilage loss and structural changes to the joint. Cartilage is the white, smooth covering on the surface of the hip that allows pain free motion. As arthritis...

• "The Breakdown": The Official Podcast of Rothman Orthopaedics

  Ever wonder what a typical day in the life of a surgeon is like? Interested in a recap of a physician’s entire year - highlights from the coolest, most successful surgeries they were a part of? Are you interested in hearing about medical marvels -...

• Treatment Options for Knee Arthritis

  What is knee arthritis? Knee arthritis encompasses a large spectrum of different diseases that cause degeneration of the structures of the knee and affect function of the joint. As the structures of the knee are damaged by arthritis, patients can...

• Notice of Privacy Practices

  THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Introduction. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is required by both federal and state law to limit...

• Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy for Disc Herniation

  Introduction Disc herniation is a prevalent spinal condition characterized by the protrusion of the soft inner core of a spinal disc through its tough outer layer. This condition often leads to debilitating symptoms such as shooting leg pain (commonly...

• Hip Pain: Common Causes and Treatment Options

  The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the human body. It allows us to sit, stand, walk, and run - to move our bodies in general. It allows for a large range of motion, which unfortunately, can also lead to many injuries. Discover all you...

• Common Conditions Treated with Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery

  Minimally Invasive Hand Surgeries: A New Era in Healing When it comes to hand and wrist conditions, many people typically think of traditional, open surgeries with long incisions that come with longer recovery times and significant downtime. However,...

• Spinal Cord Injury Surgery

  What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? Spinal fusion is one of the most common surgeries performed in the cervical spine (the neck) and the lumbar spine (the low back). The majority of spinal fusions are performed to treat a pinched nerve in the neck that...

• Common Questions About Recovery from Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  Recovery from anterior cervical fusion surgery can take several months, and it is easier for some patients than for others. This depends on a variety of factors, including the extent of the abnormalities causing spinal compression, the age and activity...

• Rothman Provides Orthopedic Urgent Care in South Jersey

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is proud to be expanding its orthopedic services via its new centers for orthopedic urgent care in South Jersey. Urgent care centers are an important part of today’s healthcare landscape as they provide immediate medical...

• Stay-At-Home Feet in the Time of COVID

  Dr. Elena K. Wellens is a podiatrist, specializing in the non-operative treatment of complex foot and ankle disorders, trauma and sports medicine. The new era of the pandemic has moved many of my patients from the workplace to home. Instead of spending...

• Detailed Exploration of Radiofrequency Ablation

  What is medial branch radiofrequency ablation? A medial branch radiofrequency ablation procedure (also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or a rhizotomy) is a non-surgical, outpatient, minimally invasive pain management procedure that can greatly...

• Radial Tunnel Syndrome

  Radial tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by pain and tenderness in the forearm, particularly along the outer side. It occurs when the radial nerve, which runs down the arm and controls movement and sensation in certain parts of the hand and...

• Rothman Orthopaedics Performs First Outpatient Total Joint Replacement at New AtlantiCare Center for Orthopaedic Surgery

  This week, I performed the first outpatient total joint replacement at the state-of-the-art AtlantiCare Center for Orthopaedic Surgery in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This facility is phenomenal, and I am excited to announce that it is open! Its opening...

• What to Expect from a Total Hip Replacement: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered

  Hip replacement surgery has become increasingly common in the United States in recent years, especially among younger adults. And its popularity is only growing. A recent study conducted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that the...

• Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment

  What is Radiofrequency Ablation? A medial branch radiofrequency ablation procedure (also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or a rhizotomy) is a non-surgical, outpatient, minimally invasive pain management procedure that can greatly improve axial back...

• Same-Day Hip Surgery

  Until recently, people who needed a hip replacement were operated on in a hospital, spent a few nights there and then went home or to a rehabilitation center to embark on a recovery period of up to three months or more. Read more on what Dr. Austin has...

• New Physical Therapy Techniques for Faster Orthopedic Recovery

  Regaining Mobility: New Physical Therapy Techniques for Faster Orthopedic Recovery It’s fair to say that orthopedic rehabilitation has come a long, long way. Gone are the days when after fracture surgery a patient was instructed to stay in bed for six...

• Total Shoulder Replacement Surgeons Recommend 3 Ways to Avoid Surgery

  Where the head, or “ball,” of the humerus (arm bone) meets the glenoid “socket,” the rotator cuff works to hold these bones in place. In addition to the rotator cuff, which is made up of four distinct muscles, a ligament referred to as the “O-ring”...