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• 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...

• Answering Your Questions About Preparing for Surgery for Anterior Cervical Fusion

  If you have suffered from chronic arm or neck pain, weakness, and numbness, and everything you have tried so far has been ineffective, your doctor may recommend a decompression and fusion surgery. Surgery for anterior cervical fusion , also known as...

• Find the Best Shoulder Surgeons in the Philadelphia Area

  Every day we move, work and play and hardly give mind to the fact that our body’s joints are providing us with the ability to perform so many important functions. Joints bear the weight of the body, connect bones to one another, allow for bending and...

• Discussing Cartilage Injuries in Bryn Mawr

  Discussing Cartilage Injuries in Bryn Mawr Individuals can experience a cartilage injury through a traumatic incident. Whether at the driving range practicing golf swings or playing soccer at a family reunion, it can happen to anyone. Injury can occur...

• 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...

• Looking For Orthopedic Urgent Care near Phoenixville?

  Have you or has someone you love ever experienced an orthopaedic emergency? These emergencies may include bone fractures, dislocations, or joint injuries, as well as problematic symptoms after certain orthopaedic procedures. If you have experienced...

• FAQS on Total Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery

  If you’ve been struggling with pain and instability in your knees, your physician may have already talked with you about the benefits of having a total knee replacement procedure. While conservative treatment options are always preferred over a...

• The Most Recognized Immediate Care Clinic in South Jersey - Specializing in Orthopedics

  Most immediate care clinics provide medical attention for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. At the new Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, only specific orthopedic issues will be addressed (such as sprains, strains and fractures), making these...

• 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...

• Injuries Caused By Slipping On Ice: Top 5 Injuries and What To Do Next

  Worried about injuries from slipping on ice? Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offers solutions With winter comes the inevitable risk of slipping on ice. And while many falls may just result in a bruised ego, they also carry with them significant potential...

• Elbow Bursitis Treatment

  Elbow bursitis is generally treated with these few simple steps: Rest: It is advised that patients with elbow bursitis should get plenty of rest and carefully protect their elbow until the elbow bursitis has been treated completely. Generally, no...

• 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...

• 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...

• Options for Non-Operative PCL Injury Treatment in North Jersey

  Not all PCl injury treatment has to be surgical--discover alternative options. Experiencing a leg muscle or ligament injury is never easy, and injuring your posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) can be painful and frustrating. With the right treatment and...

• 3 Important Facts About Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Recovery

  For many patients who suffer from ankle injuries or arthritis of the ankle joint, non-surgical treatments or minor surgical procedures can be highly effective in restoring mobility or relieving debilitating pain. If your physician, after exploring a...

• 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...

• AAOS Conference 2017

  Every year orthopedic surgeons from around the world attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This year several Rothman Orthopaedic Institute physicians hold prominent roles at the meeting. Dr. Gerald Williams is president of the Academy...

• Five Options for Wrist Tendonitis Treatment in Hamilton

  Take Care Of Your Wrist Tendonitis With The Right Treatment Whether you are an athlete or someone with a desk job, tendonitis can form at the most inconvenient of times. This injury typically occurs from repetitive use of a particular body part. The...

• Hiking 101 from Health Professionals: Part Two – Safety Tips

  If you read Hiking 101 from Health Professionals and you’re ready to hit the trails, check out these safety tips to make sure your hike goes smoothly. Dr. Conte and Dr. Saxena are back with more answers to some of the most common hiking questions to...

• 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...