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• Getting the Facts Straight Concerning ACL Injury in Lacrosse

  Discover the different treatments for ACL injuries. A short, tough band of connective tissue in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four important ligaments that are responsible for stabilizing the joint. But providing stability is...

• Sharon - ACL Repair, Lumbar Fusion, Harrington Rod Placement

  Since childhood I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. Over the years I have undergone several procedures including 2 ribs removed to correct scoliosis, have a harrington rod in my back, had ACL and miniscus tear repair and most recently...

• Steve - Hip Replacement

  Dr. Andrew Star replaced both of my arthritic hips at Abington Hospital. The left hip in 2011 and the right hip in 2017. I am now pain free and can do everything but run a 1/4 mile.

• Philly's Richard Rothman turned a talent for replacing hips into a medical empire

  Back in 1969, when the young Richard Rothman traveled to England to learn how to perform hip replacements from surgical pioneer John Charnley, Philadelphians with bad hips had "only bad choices," he said. They could use a walker or have surgeries that...

• Formal counseling linked with reduced opioid consumption after hand surgery

  At the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Asif Ilyas, MD, discussed ways in which physicians can manage the opioid crisis specifically for patients who underwent carpal tunnel release. He said formal preoperative counseling was...

• Sharlene - Ultrasound Injections

  I spent two years going to different orthopedic physicians when I could not walk on my left foot. The pain was so bad it hurt while resting. I was in about for months, crutches, had infection drained twice and still couldn't function. I decided to go...

• Katherine - Ortho-Visc Injections

  I was in knee pain for over 2 years and being a caregiver to my husband I could not take that pain or surgery that was suggested by another physician not with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. So I sought out a second opinion that brought me to the...

• Connie - Plantar Fascia

  I shredded my plantar fascia on vacation. Dr. Langman spent 45 minutes with me explaining the MRI results and answered any and all questions. He told me I would be in the boot for a year. I did everything he said and was out of the boot in 9 months,...

• Managing the Pain: Elizabeth Lopez's story

  Elizabeth Lopez took a familiar path to addiction. She was offered, and took, Oxycontin without any idea how addictive it can be. From there she not only had to overcome her addiction, but also to find a way to manage the pain from surgery without the...

• Two Studies Highlight Opioid Alternatives

  The United States has been grappling with a growing opioid epidemic that is forcing doctors, policymakers and patients to come up with alternative ways to manage both chronic and acute pain and reduce the amount of opioid prescribing in the country. A...

• Congrats Villanova!

  One more round of applause for this year’s NCAA March Madness basketball champs! Congratulations to the Villanova Wildcats! We’re proud to be the Official Team Orthopaedic Providers to Villanova University Athletics. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute...

• Ray - Hip Replacement

  Hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Hozack, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Jefferson Hospital, approx. 10 years ago. Operation took place when I was 52 years of age. Since the surgery I have enjoyed an active lifestyle and been pain-free.

• 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...

• 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...