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• Shoulder Dislocation: Facts You Can Trust

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offers care you can count on for shoulder dislocation Your shoulder is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders have the greatest...

• Stop Living With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

  If you or someone you love has been living with osteoarthritis knee pain, you are well aware of the significant effect this condition can have on your life. The pain, swelling, and stiffness, can become more than just a nuisance; over time, these...

• Overuse Injuries In Young Baseball Players

  There has been a sharp increase in the incidence of shoulder and elbow injuries, especially in young baseball players. We are seeing these injuries in younger and younger patients which is an alarming trend. This has directly correlated to the increase...

• Making Football Safer: Turf, leg injuries and HGH testing

  It was a cold, damp December night in Seattle. The Eagles were playing the Seahawks on a special Thursday night game. On a punt, Colt Anderson, who was headed for the Pro Bowl as a Special Teams player tried to avoid a block and planted his foot and...

• Five Bullet Points That Will Help Maximize Your Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery Recovery

  The human spine is strong and complex, able to withstand the impact and stress of a wide variety of movements and weight bearing responsibilities. With each bending, twisting and compressing of the spine, the soft, fluid-filled discs between the...

• Randy, Total Knee Replacement, Springfield, PA

  Hello, my name is Randy and my Rothman story actually started about two and a half years ago. I was experiencing extreme pain in my right knee, to the point where I required a cane in order to get around. It seems years of being a shot putter in my...

• Doctors, parents team up to STOP sports injuries

  Sports seem to saturate our lives. In fact, it’s hard to go through a day without reading, hearing or seeing something about sports. The enthusiasm for sports certainly has no age limit. Studies show that there are over 45 million young athletes in the...

• Maintaining Shoulder Health after Quarantine

  Summer is here and as the quarantine restrictions are lifted many people will return to their normal exercise routine. This is no time to be sidelined again with a shoulder injury. Activities such as lifting weights, throwing, playing tennis, yoga,...

• When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor

  Athletes are notorious for waiting too long to seek help for an injury. Whether they think they can play through and shake it off, or they don’t want to lose playing time, this is a dangerous mistake to make. What began as a mild pain could become a...

• Finding the Right Orthopedic Hip Surgeon

  You depend upon your hip for the strength and flexibility to do many of the things that you love. From walking and bending to biking or even lifting precious grandchildren, the use of your hip is vital to many important aspects of your day to day life....

• Treating Back Injuries From Falling On Ice: A How-To Guide

  Learn how Rothman Orthopaedic Institute treats back injuries from falling on ice. When winter weather arrives, it’s time to protect yourself from the hazards that can accompany the cold. Slips, trips, and falls are more frequent due to the weather and...

• Rothman's Top 5 Tips on Total Ankle Replacement Recovery

  If you’ve been struggling with chronic ankle pain due to injury or arthritis, your physician may have recommended total ankle replacement as a solution. This procedure replaces the damaged elements of the ankle joint with prosthetics in order to...

• Ozempic for Joint Pain: Benefits, Risks, and Orthopedic Considerations

  Introduction: The Ozempic Craze - What’s All the Buzz About? Ozempic is the latest sensation in weight loss, originally used to treat type 2 diabetes. Now, it's making headlines as a powerful aid for shedding those extra pounds. But what exactly is...

• 6 Winter Hiking Tips

  Temps may have dropped in New York but some of the most beautiful scenes in nature can be taken in during a winter hike. Whether you’ve been wanting to go for a winter hike or if you’re just interested in trying something new, we have some tips that...

• Softball Concussions: Don’t Let Them Slide by Unnoticed

  Learn about the symptoms and treatments of softball concussions. Softball concussion stories are rare. That’s because non-impact sports have much lower rates of concussions than high-impact sports such as football. But that doesn’t mean that softball...

• Kelly’s Story

  In 1982, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two. At the time, most people were not aware that children could get arthritis—in fact, the same holds true today! When I was younger, I was treated with baby aspirin for a while...

• Get Moving Again - Treatment For Lower Back Pain

  The spine is a structure that provides stability, mobility and strength to the body. You need your spine to move your neck and back properly. A spine deformity or disease can hinder your body from moving correctly, making turning, bending, or...

• Physician Spotlight: Get to Know Your Spinal Surgeon Dr. Kurd

  Dr. Mark Kurd is a spine surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Learn more about his life outside the office. I was born and raised in New Hampshire where winter sports are a way of...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Provides The Best Podiatrist For Philadelphia Residents

  The main source of function and stability in our body come from our feet. Without the comfortable use of our feet and legs, our daily life can become a challenge. This is where Rothman Orthopaedic Institute comes in, your source in finding the best...

• Softball Shoulder Injuries: Prevention & Treatment

  Protect Your Shoulders This Softball Season With Our Help As an athlete, you don’t want anything to interfere with your ability to play your sport. Now that it’s spring and softball season has begun, players are back on the field and training to win. A...