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• At 81, orthopedics pioneer Richard Rothman gives up surgery - but will never stop working

  After 50 years in the operating room and as many as 50,000 knee and hip replacements, famed orthopedic surgeon Richard Rothman has finally decided to stop operating at age 81½. Last Wednesday, he did his final five knee replacements. Then, he threw out...

• New research shows marathoners have less arthritis than non-runners

  A new study comes to the somewhat counterintuitive conclusion that marathon runners have less arthritis than non-runners. If you’re running healthy, stay the course, advises Thomas Jefferson orthopedist Danielle Ponzio. If you’re thinking about...

• Consider non-opioid treatment after carpel tunnel release, presenter says

  At the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Asif M. Ilyas, MD, spoke about a study that compared the use of acetaminophen, ibuprofen and oxycodone after hand surgery. He said surgeons should consider giving patients a non-opioid for...

• Medical optimization readies patients for successful orthopedic surgery

  When health care professionals do not attempt to improve the modifiable medical risk factors, patients may experience complications. James J. Purtill, MD, said these may include wound healing problems, cardiovascular complications, infection, increased...

• PA Ortho Society Venue Shopping Press Release

  The possible return of medical liability venue shopping, in a proposal now moving behind the scenes at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, threatens to plunge Pennsylvania into a crisis that could drive up health insurance premiums while forcing medical...

• Study: Majority of Tommy John Surgeries Are For Teenage Athletes

  "The research numbers suggest that more young athletes believe that having [a Tommy John] procedure performed earlier in their career may lead to the big leagues or a scholarship, even though only one in 200 kids who play high school baseball will make...

• The Top 3 Myths and Facts About Hip Pain

  The hips don’t lie—so if yours are in pain, you should pay attention. Hip pain is a common issue that affects of the population today. If you’re experiencing hip pain, it’s crucial to act on it rather than ignoring it. The hip is a series of...

• Preventing Sports Injuries During the Preseason

  The fall sports season is approaching, which means training is in full effect. Strength and conditioning during preseason is essential to ensure your body is prepared and equipped to handle long practices and games, as well as to increase flexibility...

• Tips to Prepare for Fall Sports

  In the moment, it’s easy to forget that offseason workouts are just a conditioning tool – a supplemental run-through to keep your body ready for the upcoming season. But as we get ready to head back to school and into fall athletics, it’s important to...

• Philip R. Motley, MD

  Dr. Motley is a board certified Sports Medicine specialist who treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions using the latest non-operative techniques. His practice centers on the overall health of patients. He specializes in a wide array of adolescent...

• Allow Me to Introduce Myself…

  Dr. Guy Lee is a spine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute but did you know he’s also a lead guitarist in a band? Read below on how he spends his time away from the operating table as well as his favorite song and gig to play. I started playing...

• Is My Cell Phone Giving Me Neck Pain?

  If you have noticed increasing soreness and pain in your neck, upper back and shoulder area, it may be due to excessive cell phone use. The condition, called “text neck” is due to excessive time with the head and neck in a flexed position, the position...

• In 2020 we celebrated 50 years of excellence in musculoskeletal care!

  Last year, 2020 marked 50 years of Dr. Richard H. Rothman’s vision to bring high-quality musculoskeletal care to communities! Growing from one single office in Philadelphia to now almost 40 offices in four states in 2020, we continue to provide our...

• Can a standing desk reduce my back pain?

  Sitting too much can cause a number of health-related problems. These include increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and blood clots. In addition, low back and neck pain can occur when you sit for long periods of time. Most jobs today involve a...

• BlueClaws, Rothman Orthopaedics Announce Partnership

  WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020, LAKEWOOD, NJ—The Lakewood BlueClaws (A, Phillies) are pleased to announce a partnership with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, now the Official Physicians of the BlueClaws. Additionally, Rothman Orthopaedics will also become...

• Stress Reduction Meditation & Mindfulness

  Part 1: Stress Reduction Meditation & Mindfulness Stress is a daily part of modern life and triggers a response in your body. It is your body’s response to difficult situations and is helpful in life-threatening scenarios. But ongoing, repetitive...

• What’s the best mattress and pillow for my spine?

  A healthful night’s sleep is essential to your physical and mental well-being. During sleep, your body cycles through essential regenerative functions, and chronic sleep deprivation is associated with high blood pressure, increased risk of diabetes and...

• ‘Notorious For Causing Hand Injuries’: Doctors Warn Preparing Guacamole For Super Bowl Parties Can Be Dangerous

  “Avocados are notorious for causing hand injuries,” Dr. Michael Rivlin, a hand surgeon with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, said. Rivlin says accidents cutting avocados can cause lacerations that often involve tendons and nerves. To read more about...

• COVID-19: Orthopedic Surgeons SPEAK OUT (4/9/20)

  “These are undoubtedly, the most challenging of times. We at the Rothman Institute are continuously adjusting and pivoting to meet the seemingly moment-to-moment changes related to the COVID19 pandemic. These changes mandated by the local, state, and...

• Bringing Our Community Together

  Dear Employees and Physicians, We are reaching out to you, our Rothman family; because we know many of you are hurting right now. We are overwhelmed, angered and saddened by the recent series of events that call attention to the racial divisions in our...