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• Rena, Non-operative Treatment

  On the June 12th, 2013, a friend and I were going to an open-air concert in Malvern. As we walked along a path to the site with the music playing in the background, all of the sudden a deer - an eight-point buck - bolted out of the woods and lacerated...

• Paula - Bilateral Knee Replacement

  I was in such pain I would crawl to bed at the end of the day. I was existing to go to work and did nothing else but rest to prepare for the next day. I tried my best to participate in life, I felt it slowly slipping away from me. I went to see Dr....

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at the Iron Hill Bike Race

  The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute sponsored the Iron Hill Bike Race in West Chester, PA this past Saturday, July 7th. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute also sponsored a new series of qualifying races known as the "Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Amateur...

• Eat Your Way to Hydration!

  Staying hydrated may seem like a difficult task on a regular cool day - on a hot summer day it becomes even more daunting. Hydration is as essential for our bodies as oil and gas are for a car. It keeps all the parts functioning properly. Increasing...

• Rothman Narrative - Bill Sorrentino

  Overview In 1966, I had ankle surgery due to a sports injury. It lasted 50 years! As I began having difficulty walking, I decided to research what if anything could be done. I was hoping that I wouldn’t have to have an ankle fusion as I wanted to...

• A Future Orthopaedic Surgeon Visits Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  In late September, we read an impressive story in the Philadelphia Inquirer about a bright young man named Carlos who sought out a more fufilling education for himself. At the age of 10, Carlos applied to area charter schools by himself and even wrote...

• Gail, Total Knee Replacement

  I like to say that my doctors at Rothman saved my life twice. Just 6 weeks ago Rothman did a total knee replacement on my right knee. I am doing great now and almost back to my normal lifestyle. Prior to the knee replacement I had a very active...

• Spring is here, get off the couch!

  It is hard to tell in the final throes of winter, with its grey skies and bone-chilling winds, but spring is here! Before we know it, we will be peeling off clothing layers and starting to think about getting in better shape for the spring and summer...

• Tips for Healthy Eating During the Holidays

  The holiday season can be a difficult times of the year for people who are trying to manage their weight. "Many family gatherings and parties involve a large selection of high-fat, high-caloric foods," says Barbara Bender, RD, LDN, a dietitian for the...

• Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

  Hip and knee replacement are among the most common and successful orthopaedic surgeries. The indications for these surgeries are well established and their overall success documented by extensive research. Substantial pain relief and improvement in...

• Find the Top Rated Surgeon for Hip Replacement Near You

  Take a minute to think about your daily routine and the part your hips play in helping you accomplish simple tasks. When you get out of bed in the morning, your hips allow you to twist, bend and support your weight as you stand. Next, you walk toward...

• Philip, Lumbar Spine Laminectomy, Glen Gardner, NJ

  My story is short, and looking back it almost seems miraculous. Last spring while visiting my son, his wife and our new grandson in Sydney, Australia, I began to experience pain in my left leg. Although I was preparing to celebrate my seventieth...

• Concussion Guide

  Concussion, Don't Play With It Concussions are serious, especially in younger athletes whose brains haven't yet fully developed. And sustaining a second concussion before healing from the first - second-impact syndrome - can be fatal, or lead to severe...

• Non-operative Muscle Strain Treatment

  The goal of any treatment and rehabilitation program is designed to relieve the pain, restore the normal range of motion, and restore the muscle’s inherent strength. R.I.C.E. (which represents Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation), is the most common...

• Spring Sports Preview: Baseball is just around the corner

  Though snow covers the ground and temperatures dip below freezing, make no mistake—spring and baseball are just around the corner! It behooves any committed ballplayer, young and old alike, to begin the appropriate preseason conditioning. This requires...

• Non-operative Finger Sprain Treatments

  In consultation with your Rothman physician, treatment may include: Rest - Avoid using the injured finger. Ice - Apply ice or a cold pack to your finger for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for several days or until the pain and swelling goes away. Ice...

• Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy

  I began to experience pain in my right wrist last July (2016). The way I would describe the pain as simply as possible, is that every time I would turn my right in a circle, the pain & sensation of muscles pulling and stretching would take over my arm...

• Tom - Knee Replacement

  On Friday, October 16th 2015 Dr. Eric Levicoff performed a left knee replacement surgery on me at Bryn Mawr Hospital, which went very well. I was released to go home on Sunday, October 18, 2015. On Thursday, October 22, 2015, I was admitted to the...

• Non-operative Bunion Treatment

  Symptomatic relief may be obtained by applying ice to the feet for approximately 15 minutes at a time, three to four times during the day. This will help reduce the pain and swelling. The proper footwear is also essential in relieving the discomfort of...

• Carissa's Story - Broken Arm

  Name: Carissa Winn Hometown: Bridgeport, PA Carissa’s Specialty: Roller Derby Why did you choose Rothman? I didn’t know much about Rothman, but when I went there, I noticed that they worked with the Philadelphia Eagles and a lot of big-name athletes. I...