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• Is surgery a viable treatment option for patients age 80+ with acute spinal conditions?

  "This study demonstrates that surgery for the treatment of lumbar stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis provides significant benefit compared to nonoperative treatment in those patients over the age of 80," said lead study author Jeffrey A. Rihn,...

• 76ers Franklin Stops by RI!

  Franklin, the Philadelphia 76ers mascot, stopped by today to see the team's physicians at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, including Head Medical Physician Dr. Peter Vitanzo. Get to know all the team physicians at...

• NFL owners approve medical timeout for disoriented players

  What does the medical community think about the new medical timeout? Dr. Rob Franks, co-medical director of Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute sports medicine physician, said in a phone interview, “Certainly...

• Orthopedic Advancements

  Orthopedics is growing rapidly, and patients are reaping the benefits. The aging population, an increase in minimally invasive joint replacement techniques, and advancements in surgical technology have led to the growth of orthopedics as one of the...

• Philly’s Best Doctors & Medical Center

  Small lifestyle changes can mean the world for overall health. Thanks to Philly’s finest doctors and medical centers, it’s never been easier for women to be proactive toward everything from heart disease to breast cancer. Read more about what Dr....

• John, Hip Arthroscopy, Labrum Repair, NJ

  Following fall cross country season my junior year of high school, I started noticing stiffness in my hip. It wasn't anything significantly painful, but it felt as though the muscles in my hip were suddenly shorter. That winter, I had to pay extra...

• Skateboarding injuries: Taking risks to extremes

  Dr. R. Robert Franks, sports medicine physician at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, sees the number of skateboarding injuries increase every year when the weather turners warmer. The most common injuries are concussions, lacerations and broken bones....

• Brittle Bones and Broken Hips: Drugs Aren't the Answer, Study Finds

  Drugs to increase bone strength that have reaped billions of dollars in sales aren't worth the cost and the risk of side effects, researchers argue in a paper published in the British Medical Journal. To read the full article and Dr. Ilyas's thoughts...

• Float spa fans say isolation tanks buoy bodies and minds

  Allen Hughes said the concept of flotation therapy took a long time to sink in. The management consultant, a self-described "high strung" type who's always looking for new ways to relieve stress, said he didn't think floating in water could bring him...

• The Worst Part About Recovering From a Concussion

  “Right now I think the biggest help for us with concussion is that we now have objective and subjective signs,” said Franks. “And you know, when I first started this it really was all about what the patient told us.” According to Franks, the...

• Impact 2015

  Overview Agenda Sponsors Venue Speakers Speakers Branscome Calhoun DiJulia Dorshimer Hartman Hempel Holdsman Jacobs King Kraft Weiss Lurie Lyons MacPhail Nicastro O'Neil Padilla Schecter Smolenski Stutman Rothman Vaccaro Ciccotti DeLuca Dodson Emper...

• Couch to Pope Training Program

  Preparing for any big race takes dedication. Health experts say that's a good way to think about getting ready for Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia next month. Read Rothman Institute's own Dr. Ciccotti's advice by clicking here.

• Fragility fractures: Taking control of management, follow-up and assessment

  “Part of the responsibility lies with patients to seek additional care or follow the recommendation of the provider after a fragility fracture,” Asif M. Ilyas, MD, told Orthopedics Today. “The other part is the physician’s end, we have to have some...

• Local Student Athletes Face Serious Injuries

  It’s a rainy August morning, days before the Wildcats’ 2015 season opener, and practice has just ended. Quarterback John Robertson is jogging across Goodreau Field with a smile on his face. This season could be even better than 2014, which was a huge...

• U.S. Soccer: Heading the ball limited in youth soccer

  Dr. Steven Stache, Jr., a sports medicine physician at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute who specializes in concussion management, also agrees that this new regulation is a good thing. "It is a step in the right direction to reduce concussions. Both...

• Adult Reconstruction Fellowship (Philadelphia)

  About The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program is based at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, located in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The experience is well rounded, with ample exposure to the clinic and operating...

• Vincent - Double Total Hip Replacement - Middletown, DE

  I had double hip replacements about 14 years ago. This past year, I finished a Spartan Race at Blue Mountain in Pennsylvania: 4.5 miles, 22 obstacles. I share this moment with Dr. William Hozack!

• Inside The OR: Ankle Replacement

  "When there's bad arthritis, the body protects itself by trying to fuse the bones together to lock the ankle," Raikin said. "But the bones can never fully fuse so bone spurs are created and they are what cause the majority of the patient's pain." Read...

• Same-Day Hip Surgery

  Until recently, people who needed a hip replacement were operated on in a hospital, spent a few nights there and then went home or to a rehabilitation center to embark on a recovery period of up to three months or more. Read more on what Dr. Austin has...

• Emily, Fractured 5th Metacarpal

  On March 19 I was about 15 miles in on the 50k race known as HAT. There was a large rock on the trail and I utilized my left hand to attempt to break my fall. I got back up and kept running. The next day I had severe pain and increased swelling. I went...