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• 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...

• Spinal Infections

  Bacteria or fungal organisms may cause infection in the vertebral column, the intervertebral discs, the dural sac, or in the space around the spinal cord. Infections in these areas may occur for a variety of reasons. The most likely occurrence of...

• Orthopedic Doctors South Jersey

  Find the Best Orthopedic Doctors South Jersey Has to Offer If you’re searching for the top orthopedic doctors in south jersey, look no further than the experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Since our founding in 1970 we’ve focused on providing the...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Find the Best Shoulder Surgeons in the Philadelphia Area

  Every day we move, work and play and hardly give mind to the fact that our body’s joints are providing us with the ability to perform so many important functions. Joints bear the weight of the body, connect bones to one another, allow for bending and...

• FAQS on Total Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery

  If you’ve been struggling with pain and instability in your knees, your physician may have already talked with you about the benefits of having a total knee replacement procedure. While conservative treatment options are always preferred over a...

• FAQs of Tennis Elbow Treatment

  Even people who don't play tennis can develop tennis elbow. In fact, anyone who repetitively performs certain arm motions can experience tennis elbow symptoms, including painters, cooks, and carpenters, among others. If you or someone you love is...

• Your FAQs: MCL Tear Specialist in Gramercy Park

  MCL Injuries Have a Good Prognosis with Proper Treatment Ligament sprains are one of the most common knee injuries among athletes. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are located on each side of your knee. If...

• Tips for Trail Runners near Princeton: Preventing & Identifying a Metatarsal Stress Fracture

  Don’t Run Into Injuries! Learn How to Avoid Metatarsal Stress Fractures Athletes everywhere can find plenty of reasons to give trail running a try. Trail surfaces (soft dirt, grass, etc.) are softer and have less of an impact on runners’ joints, and...

• 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...

• Options for Non-Operative PCL Injury Treatment in North Jersey

  Not all PCl injury treatment has to be surgical--discover alternative options. Experiencing a leg muscle or ligament injury is never easy, and injuring your posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) can be painful and frustrating. With the right treatment 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...

• Hip Treatment Options for Two Common Hip Conditions

  Your body’s hips are ball-in-socket joints that allow you to change direction, bend, and rotate - all while supporting the body’s weight. The bones involved include the femur (ball) and the pelvis (socket). A layer of soft tissue called cartilage...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...