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• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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,...

• A Step By Step Guide to Preparing For Recovery From Bilateral Total Knee Replacement

  What should I expect during my recovery from bilateral total knee replacement? This is a common question asked to our knee specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. If you are asking this question, you are probably concerned with how to prepare for...

• Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment And Prevention: What Everyone Should Know

  Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment And Prevention: What Everyone Should Know You use your shoulders every day, whether it’s carrying groceries, brushing your hair, playing baseball or tennis, or lifting a little one in the air for them to see over a crowd....

• 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...

• You are what you eat!

  It has taken me quite some time to realize the value of a healthy well balanced diet. There are many aisles in the grocery store that no one has any business going down. In my practice, I evaluate and treat patients with neck and back pain. My goal is...

• The World of a Phillies Doctor: Hip, Knee & Shoulder Injuries

  The World of a Phillies Doctor: Hip, Knee & Shoulder Injuries Dr. Ciccotti’s day in the training room with the Phillies is very similar to his days seeing his patients at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in many ways. It begins with a firm handshake...

• What is The Recovery Time for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty?

  If a patient is suffering from severe pain in both knees, due either to arthritis or trauma, a bilateral knee replacement may be recommended. During this procedure, the surgeon cleans out the damaged bone and cartilage and implants prosthetic pieces of...

• A Pitcher’s Kryptonite: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

  Pitchers are particularly vulnerable to this injury--find out why. When the arm is lifted overhead, up and into a throwing motion, the elbow joint counts on and benefits from the stability provided by the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Any athlete...