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Total Shoulder Replacement Surgeons Recommend 3 Ways to Avoid Surgery
Where the head, or “ball,” of the humerus (arm bone) meets the glenoid “socket,” the rotator cuff works to hold these bones in place. In addition to the rotator cuff, which is made up of four distinct muscles, a ligament referred to as the “O-ring”...
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Innovative Osteotomies for Hip Deformities
Hip deformities can significantly impact mobility, causing pain and limiting daily activities. These deformities may arise from congenital conditions, trauma, or degenerative diseases, affecting the alignment and function of the hip joint. Fortunately,...
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3 Facts About Hip and Knee Replacements: What You Need to Know
While the idea of having surgery to replace a major joint with prosthetic material may seem frightening to some, it is actually one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures available in the world of orthopaedic care. Here at Rothman...
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Rothman Orthopaedics Re-opens Offices
We know that getting moving starts with keeping you safe. As we begin to re-open offices and resume surgeries, the safety of our patients remains our top priority. Public health experts have determined that it’s safe for patients to see their health...
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Hand Surgery and WALANT
There is understandable trepidation about being in a hospital in today’s environment. The field of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery has been moving away from hospital-based procedures and into more accessible surgery centers. This movement has coincided with a...
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Less Invasive (Minimally Invasive) Surgery for Total Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement surgery has been performed in the US for over 50 years and has been one of the most successful procedures in the history of modern medicine. The number of hip replacements performed per year is edging closer to one million as...
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When is Revision Surgery Necessary for Knee Replacements?
Understanding Revision Surgery for Knee Replacements Knee replacement surgery often provides significant relief from pain and restores mobility. However, in some cases, complications or failures can occur, requiring a second surgery called revision...
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The 3 Primary Benefits of Anterior Cervical Fusion in New Jersey
For patients suffering from the arm or neck pain, weakness or numbness that is often associated with a pinched nerve or herniated disc in the spine, a decompression and fusion surgery may be the ideal solution. When considering anterior cervical fusion...
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A New Center for Orthopedic Urgent Care Near Medford
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has recently announced the first of several new Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers that the Institute plans to open throughout the region. The first center was opened in Marlton, NJ on September 3rd and additional locations...
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3 Things You May Not Have Known About Spinal Surgery Recovery
These often-forgotten spinal surgery recovery tips could totally change your post procedure experience. With the help of your physician, you’ve decided that spinal surgery is the best treatment option for your condition and now it’s time to get ready...
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The Role of 3D Imaging and Navigation in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) is a set of techniques developed to minimize tissue damage during surgery. This is achieved using intraoperative imaging and special tools which can be tracked beneath the skin, allowing the entire procedure to...
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The Top Urgent Care Center in Limerick is a New Rothman Orthopedics Facility
Urgent care centers have been steadily growing in popularity and demand over the past few years and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has recently announced its plan to build five new orthopedic urgent care centers in the region. These centers will...
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Understanding What Makes Less Invasive Spine Surgery Different
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute provides concise, need-to-know information on less invasive spine surgery. If you or someone you love is experiencing spinal aches due to injury, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedic experts recommend seeking a...
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Don’t Miss This Simple Breakdown of Recovery Time for Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Here at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, our shoulder and elbow specialists see patients for a wide variety of reasons and we offer non-surgical as well as operative approaches to care. Our ultimate goal, of course, is to reduce pain, increase mobility...
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What to Expect During Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Recovery
If you or someone you love has experienced ongoing pain and instability in the knee, your doctors may suggest a double knee replacement, also sometimes called a bilateral total knee arthroplasty. This procedure, which replaces the injured knees with...
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Fusion for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Trauma
Fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more of the vertebrae of the spine are united together ("fused") so that motion no longer occurs between them. The concept of fusion is similar to that of welding in industry. Spinal fusion surgery,...
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Home to the Most Effective Distal Radial Fracture
Distal Radial Fractures Are Serious Injuries That Require Reliable, Expert Care Wrist fractures are common — and nondiscriminatory. Even individuals with excellent bone health may experience a broken wrist if a traumatic blow or an unusual fall occurs....
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How to Prepare for Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery
When something goes wrong in the cervical region of the spine, it is often the result of a herniated disc compressing a cervical nerve as it exits the spinal canal. The symptom that is often most noticeable is severe arm pain, but some patients also...
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Shoulder Arthroscopy Treatment
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that enables surgeons to diagnose and treat various shoulder conditions with precision, minimal trauma, and a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery. We use the latest...
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3 Treatment Options & Life After a Meniscal Tear
Think for a moment about your day up until this point. What kind of activities have you been involved in? What sort of tasks have you accomplished? You may feel like you’ve had a relatively unproductive day so far or maybe you’re reading this at 6:30...