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• Leslie, Bi Lateral Total Knee Replacements

  My journey began back in high school when I injured my left knee playing field hockey in 1968. I tore my ACL & MCL, which were surgically repaired. Another surgery to rebuild the left knee in 1974 and subsequent meniscus tear repairs in both knees from...

• Jerry - Rotator Cuff Tear, Labral Tear

  I had become an avid cyclist over the past few years when, in the interests of the environment and general do goodedness, I took a large container of paper to the local recycling station. As the container went up over the edge I went down. Diagnosed...

• Non-operative Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Treatment

  The earliest symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome generally lessen with the cessation of repetitive or irritating activities. In addition, the symptoms may also be controlled through anti-inflammatory medications. It is far more important, however, to...

• Jennifer's Story - Lisfranc Sprain

  Name: Jennifer White Hometown: Rockaway Beach, NY Jennifer’s Specialty: Running Condition: Lisfranc Sprain, Tendonitis, fractures in 2nd and 3rd toes (all on right foot) Treatment: Non-operative treatment including bracing and physical therapy Why did...

• Answers About Initial Non-Operative Meniscal Tear Treatment in Philadelphia

  Although anyone is at risk for a meniscal tear, this type of injury is relatively common in athletes. A twisting-type force can rip or tear the meniscus by pinching it between the femur and the tibia. However a fall, or even rising from a squatting...

• RothmanNow powered by HURT!

  Calling all Weekend Warriors, Parents of Youth Athletes and anyone who has wanted or needs immediate answers following an injury, RothmanNow powered by HURT! is here to help. Rothman Orthopaedics has partnered with the HURT! app to offer FREE, fast,...

• Tim's Rothman Story – Spine Surgery

  By all accounts, Tim is a handyman. When he’s not working full-time, he’s in the garage refurbishing his ’48 Chevy or crafting his next piece of woodwork. Or he was, until the day he hurt his back and experienced traumatic sciatic nerve pain. The...

• Paul's Rothman Story - Shoulder Replacement

  From skiing the slopes in Vermont to rowing the choppy waters of the Schuylkill, Paul does it all. But as a bilateral above-knee amputee, it’s all with his arms. Whether in his wheelchair or out on the water, his shoulders are essential to everything...

• Roger - Hip Replacement

  First off, I'm not great at writing stories, but I will do my best to explain. I've always been athletic and at 57 years old, I still am. Four years ago I hurt my hip playing softball. I continued to play until the pain got too bad in February of this...

• Joey's Story - Total Hip Replacement

  Name: Joey Perillo Hometown: Yardley, Bucks County, PA Joey’s Specialty: Actor, bartender, PA Fire Police Officer, mediocre rhythm guitar player Condition: Arthritis (worsening, near crippling hip pain - persistent limp causing/aggravating pain and...

• Laura E - Mahwah, NJ – Hip & Knee

  I have always been an active athlete in swimming, dancing, yoga, and tennis. I also have a passion for horses and riding. A few years ago, I was playing an aggressive tennis match and felt a problem in my left hip afterward. I initially suspected a...

• Lumbar Microdiscectomy

  Lumbar microdiscectomy is an operation on the lumbar spine performed using a surgical microscope and microsurgical techniques. A microdiscectomy requires only a very small incision and will remove only that portion of your ruptured disc which is...

• Liz's Story - Bilateral Hip Replacement

  Name: Elizabeth Guida Hometown: Lewes, Delaware Elizabeth’s Specialty: Massage Therapist Condition: Arthritic spurs on both hips Treatment: Bilateral Hip Replacement Why did you choose Rothman? My hips were in constant pain and I was suffering from...

• Johnelle - Laminectomy & Discectomy

  I was faced with emergency spinal surgery at the age of 40, and being a normally healthy and fit person was terrified and had no time to prepare myself mentally for the surgery. I didn't even have time to google the name of the procedure. After meeting...

• Rothman Orthopaedics Celebration Challenge

  When you’re treated like a pro, you celebrate like a pro. That’s why Rothman Orthopedics, the official orthopedic partners of Philadelphia’s four major sports teams, wants to know how you celebrated your first pain-free day after surgery. With an end...

• Mike's Rothman Story - Hand Surgery

  At the age of ten, Mike won a camera on the Atlantic City boardwalk. From that day forward, he was never seen without a camera in-hand. His childhood fascination later turned into his life’s work as a photojournalist. One day at a shoot, Mike was...

• Matthew - Rotator Cuff Repair

  My story isn't just about me. In the last two years, I have had two surgeries with Rothman Institute and my two kids, Jessica (19) and Michael (16), have had three between them. I’ve had a very successful rotator cuff repair by Dr. Ramsey in January...

• Chris & Henry's Story - Knee Replacement

  By the time most couples are just rolling out of bed, Chris and Henry have already put in a full day’s work. Happily married for 46 years, Chris and Henry aren’t content with just running the family farm. Whether it’s diving into the Polar Plunge or...

• Kennedy Hospital

  By the time most couples are just rolling out of bed, Chris and Henry have already put in a full day’s work. Happily married for 46 years, Chris and Henry aren’t content with just running the family farm. Whether it’s diving into the Polar Plunge or...

• Linda's Story - Spine Surgery

  Exercise was more than a pastime for Linda, it was her passion. It’s what transformed her from overweight into a marathon runner. And where she gets the stamina to handle raising two teenagers. Until one day in August when she was out for a run, and...