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• Where To Get The Best Achilles Pain Tendonitis Procedure

  Have you been experiencing pain or swelling at the back of your ankle? Do these symptoms tend to get worse after use? If so, you may be dealing with Achilles tendonitis. In this blog, you will learn about the condition, treatment options, and where to...

• Falling On Ice: Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them

  Avoid orthopaedic injuries caused by falling on ice this winter. While winter means the approach of holidays, sleigh rides, and freshly fallen snow, it can also present serious health and safety concerns. For elderly persons and those who suffer from...

• 3 Reasons to Find the Best Anterior Cervical Fusion Physicians

  Throughout the average lifetime of a reasonably active individual, the spinal column withstands quite a bit of stress and impact. As a person ages, the soft, fluid-filled discs between the vertebrae become less and less effective at absorbing the shock...

• Where to Get Achilles Pain Tendonitis Procedure Consultations

  Have you been experiencing pain or swelling at the back of your ankle? Do these symptoms tend to get worse after use? If so, you may be dealing with Achilles tendonitis. In this blog, you will learn about the condition, treatment options, and where to...

• Five Signs You Should See a Joint Specialist

  Ideally, all of the parts of the human body would always function harmoniously. This harmony that allows you to walk, run, lift, bend, twist, and reach is not at the forefront of your mind when everything is working smoothly. However, when one body...

• The Best Exercises Post Joint Replacement

  After your joint replacement surgery, your doctor will encourage you to begin movement relatively quickly after your hip replacement procedure or knee replacement surgery. Exercise will increase blood flow and circulation throughout your knee joint or...

• Managing Back Pain While Working from Home

  You’re likely familiar with back pain caused by too much physical activity, heavy lifting, and other strenuous causes. You may be less informed about the back pain that can occur from sitting still. Lately, when I have been meeting patients for the...

• What to Expect During Your Recovery from Total Hip Replacement

  Hip replacements are not uncommon in the United States. Hundreds of individuals receive hip prostheses on a daily basis, and this procedure has a very high success rate, bringing patients a significant decrease in hip pain and improvements in range of...

• The Different Types of Bunion Treatments

  What are bunions? A simple definition for a bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inside of the big toe joint. In reality, a bunion deformity is a complex deformity involving the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ), the big toe (hallux), and the...

• Phillies Autographed Merch Sweepstakes

  Hey Phillies fans! Want a chance to win autographed merchandise by your favorite player? As the official orthopedic partner of the Philadelphia Phillies, Rothman Orthopaedics is the Team Behind the Team. We are excited to provide two (2) lucky winners...

• 2025 Phillies Ticket Sweepstakes

  Hey Phillies fans! Enter now for the chance to score two (2) tickets to a Philadelphia Phillies game! PRIZE: One (1) Prize Will Be Awarded. The winner will receive two (2) tickets for winner and one (1) guest to a 2025 regular season Philadelphia...

• 2025 Phillies Team Behind the Team Sweepstakes

  Hey Phillies fans! Do you want to score game tickets to see your favorite team play and get a chance to meet the team doctors? As the official orthopedic partner of the Philadelphia Phillies, Rothman Orthopaedics is the Team Behind the Team. We are...

• Autograft (UCL Tear) Treatment: Tommy John Surgery

  Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, commonly referred to as "Tommy John" injuries, are most often seen in athletes who participate in overhead throwing sports, such as baseball pitchers. The UCL, a key stabilizing ligament on the inner side of...

• Non-operative Kyphosis Treatments

  What is Thoracic Kyphosis? Thoracic kyphosis is an increase in the sagittal curvature of the thoracic spine (mid-back) that can give an appearance of a “hunchback.” Early treatment is especially important to the adolescent patient. Left untreated, the...

• Getting "Park-Ready"

  Getting “Park-Ready” Every time is a good time to go and experience the excitement and fun activities available at the spectacular theme parks Central Florida has to offer. Many of my patients come to the office with the goal of spending the weekend at...

• Tips for Getting On the Road to Recovery From Spinal Fusion Surgery

  Among the various spinal conditions that may warrant a fusion surgery, Spondylolisthesis is perhaps the most common. While many patients’ pain is due to this degeneration of the spine that causes arthritis, a fusion surgery could be recommended to...

• The Advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement

  Have you or someone you love suffered from ongoing hip pain, due to arthritis or other painful conditions? Have you tried to manage the pain and stiffness but still find it to be interfering with your day to day activities and your overall quality of...

• Hip Replacement vs Hip Resurfacing

  What is a Total Hip Replacement? Total hip replacement is a procedure utilized to remove arthritic changes in the ball and socket joint of the hip. When the hip has lost the cartilage, which is the smooth surface at the edge of the bone, it becomes...

• Who May Need a Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Procedure

  Learn more from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute about the bilateral total knee replacement procedure, and what to expect during surgery and recovery. If you continue to suffer from stiffness, discomfort, and pain from your damaged knee joints you may...

• How to Recover from Foot and Ankle Surgery

  Foot and ankle surgery can be a daunting process. Many have heard of nightmare scenarios through friends, family, and others. Whether you are having surgery for a bunion, Achilles tendon tear, a fracture, or ankle replacement, it is a big surgery....