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• Get the Facts About Your Feet From a Podiatrist in Philadelphia

  Stability. Movement. Support. These are just some of the many reasons we rely on our feet every single day. Over the course of a lifetime, the impact of all of this walking, running, and even standing can add up to a significant amount of wear and...

• Dealing With Arthritis in Knee Joints

  Your knees play a fundamental role in almost every part of your day. From the moment you get out of bed in the morning, they are there to support you and help you to perform the activities you love. Patients who suffer from arthritis in knee joints can...

• How Do I Know If I Need Wrist Fracture Surgery?

  Although a wrist fracture is a common injury, it can have a significant impact on your day to day life. You depend upon your hands and wrists for almost everything you do at home, at work, and at play. Made up of a complex network of ligaments,...

• Avoiding Common Running-Related Injuries

  There’s been a recurring theme related to running in the age of COVID-19. Many are turning to running to help manage the stress of shutdowns, school closures, and changes to their work schedules, not to mention anxiety regarding the possibility of...

• 7 Tips from Summer Runners for Beach Running Injury Prevention

  Tips for summer runners to keep us all safe in in the summer sun! During summer vacations, many people bring their exercise regimens with them to the beach, including running and marathon training. While running on the soft sand cushions the lower...

• Tips to Avoiding Broken Bones from Winter Sports

  Broken Wrists and Ankles From Skiing: The Causes and How to Avoid Them The winter ski season is just around the corner and injuries on the slopes are quite common, especially broken bones from winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding is a great way to...

• ACL Injury Prevention Strategies from the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Knee Experts

  ACL injuries are one of the most common and detrimental disruptions in the lives of athletes at all stages. The risk can be especially high for women, who are seven times more likely to incur an ACL injury. If you or someone you love is interested in...

• Broken Collarbone Risks for Mountain Bikers

  Preventing Collarbone Fractures While Enjoying the Trails A broken collarbone is a break in the clavicle, the bone in the upper chest that connects the breastbone to the shoulder blade. Although Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Shoulder and Elbow...

• Orthopedic Injuries At The Beach: How to Avoid Them and Still Have Fun

  Most Common Knee and Shoulder Injuries Sustained at the Beach With summer in full swing, spending a hot day at the beach is a long-lived tradition. The beach is and has always been a place of pure joy. Kids and adults alike are free to run, jump,...

• Melissa, Knee Cap Replacement

  My story begins at a young age. I was on the high school track and field team and was throwing Javelin at practice when I had a patellar subluxation. PT gave some relief, but it was not a permanent fix. I battled knee issues all throughout my college...

• 5 Healthy Joint Tips from Doctors Specializing in Inflammatory Arthritis Near Newark

  Physicians at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute specialize in inflammatory arthritis near Newark and are single minded in their desire to help you keep living the life you love. In order to keep your joints moving and feeling great, we’ve compiled this...

• Starting the Conversation About Surgery for Total Shoulder Replacement

  You probably did not spend too much time thinking about your shoulder and how it works until something went wrong. Whether it was because of a distinct injury or just increasing pain and stiffness over time, you have become acutely aware of your...

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Repair / Reconstruction Surgery

  A medial collateral ligament (MCL) repair/reconstruction is performed on a grade lll sprain (full tear) of the lateral collateral ligament by either reattaching the ligament to the bone or replacing it with a tendon graft from the individual’s own body...

• Looking for a Neck Pain Specialist in Philadelphia?

  Neck pain can get in the way of work, exercise, and everyday activities. It can even be a source of constant headaches and loss of sleep, but it is more than just a nuisance. Pain in any region of your back or neck may be a symptom of a more serious...

• McKenna, ACL/LCL Reconstruction

  Hello, my name is McKenna Dowd and currently I am a junior in High School. High school is suppose to be filled with fun and great memories, but for me I have been struggling with an ACL and LCL injury with partially tearing my meniscus. I am a three...

• Can You Really Get Spondylolysis from Playing Volleyball?

  Learn the truth about spondylolysis and other sports career-limiting back injuries. Repetitive forces and extension movements are a regular part of training and competition, meaning that some degree of back pain is to be expected for volleyball and...

• Pain vs. Soreness: How to Know the Difference

  Staying active is crucial to staying healthy, but whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who goes for a leisurely walk for fitness, bumps in the road will come up. It’s important to know how to identify an injury before it worsens. It’s not...

• Sports Specialization in Youth Sports 

  Sports specialization has become more and more common in youth sports. It’s defined as year-round training and dedication to a single sport, at the expense of excluding other activities. This increase in sports specialization is secondary to the...

• Tips for Before & After: Preparation for Spine Surgery

  If you’ve been diagnosed with a back condition and told that surgery is your best option, you may be wondering what your preparation for spine surgery will look like. We’d like to share a few helpful pieces of information that will help you as you make...

• Get to Know Dr. Michael C. Ciccotti, Rothman’s Newest Sports Medicine Surgeon – Part Two

  Click here to read part one on Dr. Michael C. Ciccotti’s road to covering the Ski and Snowboard Halfpipe teams. Are there injuries specific to these athletes you’re expecting to see? As a Sports Medicine Surgeon, I treat the full spectrum of injuries...