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• 8 Important Facts About Soccer Concussions that You Probably Didn't Know

  If you have children who play soccer, you’re probably familiar with the term “soccer mom,” which refers to the committed parent, who spends hours of their week driving kids back and forth to practices, hundreds of dollars purchasing uniforms and paying...

• 10 Pro Tips for Beach Running

  The experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have considerable experience treating runners’ injuries. This is the advice they recommend to beach runners. Have you been witness to the barefoot running craze? Have you tried barefoot running yourself? In...

• Rothman Bone Cancer Specialist Saves Lives and Limbs at Capital Health

  Kim Schappell had been living for weeks with a pain in her thigh she couldn’t explain. There was no recent injury or change in her routine that she could remember, so why did it hurt so much? Over the next few weeks the pain got worse, and even a...

• Soccer and Concussions

  If you have children who play soccer, you’re probably familiar with the term “soccer mom,” which refers to the committed parent, who spends hours of their week driving kids back and forth to practices, hundreds of dollars purchasing uniforms and paying...

• 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...

• Where to Find the Best Distal Radial Fracture Physicians

  The spinal vertebrae, the hips and the wrists are among the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. And when a break occurs in one of these bones, the injury should be addressed by a highly trained and specialized orthopedic doctor. The...

• Catherine - Total Hip Arthroplasty

  As a 26- year cancer survivor of Synovial Sarcoma, diagnosed at the age of 8 years, I possess quite an extensive medical history for a young adult. Since the age of 8, I had various orthopedic issues that were related to my cancer surgery and...

• What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder?

  What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder: The shoulder joint is made of the humerus (ball) and the glenoid (part of the scapula – the socket). It has the most range of motion of any joint in the human body, and for that reason can sometimes extend...

• Ankle Sprains in Lacrosse Players: The Complete Guide

  Everything you need to know about one of America’s most common injuries You’re running down the field cradling the ball when you pivot around a defender and your ankle rolls. The pain is instant, but you’re determined to stay in the game. While many...

• A Guide to Spring Hiking

  After spending so many winter days inside, the warmer temps have us craving nature more than ever. And with hiking being one of the best ways to immerse ourselves in the great outdoors, it’s understandable why many of us will try to spontaneously take...

• Risks and Relief for Heat Exhaustion in Football Players

  Learn about the risks and treatments for heat exhaustion in football players and other athletes. Despite the ongoing rise of safety awareness campaigns student and professional sports, incidents of heat illnesses continue to occur every season. These...

• Common Winter Injuries: Risks, Prevention, and Treatments

  The colder months of winter bring us fun, snow, and endless seasonal activities. But with all the unpredictable weather and the bitter cold, come unexpected winter injuries. Wintertime risks can typically be avoided but the first step is to educate...

• What does my knee pain mean?

  The weather is warming up and after a long pandemic winter we are all chomping at the bit to get outside and exercise more. Unfortunately, that also means the possibility of more aches and pains as well. As a hip and knee replacement specialist, one of...

• Shoulder Health & Preventing the Need for Total Shoulder Replacement in Philadelphia

  Much like the hip, the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. In the case of the shoulder, the “socket” is the area of the scapula (shoulder blade) that holds the head of the humerus arms bone (which is the ball, in this case). Just above the large, ball...

• Dr. Richard H. Rothman Recognized as 100 Great Health Care Leaders to Know in 2017

  Richard H. Rothman, MD, Ph.D, Founder, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, was named one of the 100 Great Health Care Leaders to Know in 2017, by Becker’s...

• How To Prepare For Distal Radial Fracture Surgery: A Step-By-Step Guide

  Distal radial fractures are the most common form of wrist fracture, and many of these can be treated without surgery. However, some of the more severe cases of this type of injury do require an operation to restore the bone to its proper position and...

• Getting Serious About Sports-Related Heat Exhaustion in Fall Athletes

  Sports medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are committed to helping local athletes stay safe during preseason and avoid heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion. We think of watching football and soccer in the cool, crisp fall...

• 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...

• Three Questions to Help You Find the Best Lawrenceville Joint Surgeons

  Nervous At The Thought Of Joint Surgery? These Questions Can Help. Joint pain can result from a number of traumatic events, emerging conditions, or diseases. If you have joint pain that is getting progressively worse, it’s time to get diagnosed and...

• Why Preventing Slip and Fall Injuries Starts in the Gym

  Slip and fall sports injury prevention starts here! Sports-related injuries occur for a variety of reasons. For some athletes, overuse injuries related to repeated motions and muscle fatigue can bring on chronic problems. For those playing contact...