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• 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....

• How to Determine if Meniscus Knee Surgery is Right For You

  When your life is interrupted by a knee injury, the initial stress and pain of the incident can make recovery feel daunting. Physicians at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute understand that you need to receive immediate counsel to determine what next steps...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Seven Injury Prevention Tips from a Sports Medicine Doctor Near Midtown

  Prevent Fall and Winter Sports Injuries With These Strategies Some sports injuries are unavoidable. For instance, you are running during a field hockey game and collide with another player. Or, you trip on the soccer field and land hard on your side....

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Enjoy a Pain Free Holiday Season

  For many people, holiday "cheer" can also mean holiday "chores" – dragging the Christmas tree into the house; carrying heavy boxes of decorations out of the basement; lugging shopping bags through the mall; and, in recent years, shoveling a lot of...

• Bringing Our Community Together

  Dear Employees and Physicians, We are reaching out to you, our Rothman family; because we know many of you are hurting right now. We are overwhelmed, angered and saddened by the recent series of events that call attention to the racial divisions in our...

• 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...

• Sunny Skies and Exercise: How to Avoid Common Injuries to Your Upper Extremities in the Gym

  While it’s always a good time to get or stay active, spring is the season of growth and new beginnings for all things, especially for all of us trying to get in shape for the summer. And as the weather warms up, our sleeves get shorter and shorter. As...

• What you Need to Know About Total Knee Replacement Recovery

  Whether you’re considering knee replacement surgery, or you’ve already decided, you may have questions and concerns about recovering and getting back to everyday life. Being informed about the process can help you know what to expect. This makes it...

• 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...