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• Joanne - Left Hip Replacement

  I was in a lot of pain until Dr. Star replaced my left hip. He is a remarkable surgeon, probably has his own unique technique because I was back to work in 2.5 weeks, walking with a cane. The Force Therapeutics helped me through with my exercises so I...

• John - Rotator Cuff Tear

  I am a 71 year old former athlete and I tore my Rotator Cuff last September playing softball in the Montgomery County Senior Softball league. I tried rehabbing it for 8 weeks, but that did not help. I went to see Dr. Frederick and he repaired the large...

• Nancy - Micro Discectomy

  Due to a herniated disc, I needed a microdiscectomy to remove the disc impinging on my nerve. I was pain free for three when I had a recurrence and needed a second surgery. I'm happy to say I recovered nicely the second time. I always felt in good...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Launches Joint Replacement Service in NY

  Joint Replacement Surgeons Eric Grossman & Dan Smith Join Practice Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is launching Hip and Knee Joint Replacement services in New York. Eric Grossman, MD, will lead the service line in our New York City office while Daniel...

• The Mavericks’ Key to Keeping Players Fresh? Blood Samples

  Whether they are trying to keep their 34-year-old playmaker Jose Juan Barea spry or aiming to help their 19-year-old phenom Luka Doncic dodge the infamous rookie wall, the Dallas Mavericks turn to the same resource: A blood test............. Dr....

• Washington Township's First Patient

  Rothman Orthopaedics is happy to open our brand new Washington Township office today. One of our first patients was 19 year old Jamil Adams of Sicklerville. He runs track at Syracuse University, but this weekend took a nasty spill doing hurdles. “I was...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Opens New Office in Doylestown, PA

  More Specialties Offered, More Clinical Space Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is excited to announce the opening of its new patient office in Doylestown, PA. Conveniently located at 102 Progress Drive, Suite 201 Doylestown, PA, this 1800-square-foot,...

• Reflection of my term as President of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society

  Dr. Asif Ilyas is an orthopaedic surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics Institute specializing in hand, wrist, elbow and orthopaedic trauma surgery. He spent the last year as the President of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, working on various projects...

• A Meniscal Tear Overview

  A meniscal tear is a common injury seen among athletes and people with active lifestyles caused by acute injuries. They can also occur in an aging knee with a lower level of trauma. Below Dr. Chris Inzerillo, sports medicine surgeon at Rothman...

• Rotator Cuff Tears - Diagnosis, Treatments, and Procedures

  Rotator cuff tears are common injury seen among athletes and people with active lifestyles caused by overuse or acute injuries. Below Dr. Fotios Tjoumakaris, sports medicine specialist at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, answers our common questions...

• 4 Tips to Help Prevent Back Pain in Bed, According to a Surgeon

  Memory foam, firm, soft, pillow-top — there's a lot to choose from in the mattress department. The truth of the matter: unfortunately, there isn't a best option for reducing back pain. "Mattresses are tricky, and they are a big business," Dr. Alan S....

• Virtual Visits

  Your journey to being pain-free doesn’t have to stop. Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to offer Virtual Visits to patients who prefer the convenience. Through this platform you are able to speak face to face with our world class orthopaedic physicians...

• Spine Surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedics Provide Updated Return-to-Play Recommendations for Collision Athletes after Cervical Spine Injury

  A recent survey study led by Dr. Alex Vaccaro and Dr. Gregory Schroeder—spine surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute—provides updated guidelines for clinicians regarding return-to-play decisions for athletes in collision sports after an injury to...

• Rothman Orthopaedics Virtual 5.0k - How to Run a Virtual Race

  Dr. Meghan Bishop is a Sports Medicine Surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics New York and recent competitor in the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials, who finished 50th out of 350 runners. With most upcoming large sized races cancelled, it’s a good time to try...

• Rothman Orthopaedics Performs First Outpatient Total Joint Replacement at New AtlantiCare Center for Orthopaedic Surgery

  This week, I performed the first outpatient total joint replacement at the state-of-the-art AtlantiCare Center for Orthopaedic Surgery in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This facility is phenomenal, and I am excited to announce that it is open! Its opening...

• What is Shoulder Bursitis?

  Dr. Rocco Bassora, Sports Medicine Surgeon, walks us through the anatomy of the shoulder, how shoulder bursitis can affect it, and how to treat this painful condition. ‘What is shoulder bursitis’ is a commonly asked question, and shoulder bursitis is a...

• What to Expect after Hip or Knee Replacement

  As a surgeon, I continue to be surprised by the number of patients who, after recovering from a knee or hip replacement, tell me that they chose not to consider a hip or knee replacement for a long time because they just didn’t know what to expect....

• Spring Exercise: Strength and Flexibility

  Spring is the time when we all get excited about getting outdoors once again. This is also the time of year when orthopaedic surgeons typically see patients in our offices with overuse injuries from returning to exercise and other physical activities...

• Spring Exercise: Mobility for Tennis and Golf

  This blog is the second in a series of 3. To read the first blog please click here. Common compensations with your tennis or golf swing can be brought on by limited mobility and strength. The exercise routine below will bring you through a series of...

• When to Consider Surgery for Joint Pain

  Many times, when patients experience hip and/or knee pain, they don’t know where to turn. I have heard patients express reluctance to seek care because they are worried that a provider will only recommend surgery to address their problem. While many...