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• Shoulder Arthroplasty with Inlay Glenoid Component Linked with Improved Outcomes

  Dr. Brandon Erickson shares his perspective on the topic. https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20200619/shoulder-arthroplasty-with-inlay-glenoid-component-linked-with-improved-outcomes

• Michael G. Ciccotti, MD Becomes 49th President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

  Dr. Michael Ciccotti Installed as the 49th President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. For more information -...

• Golfing with Hip Arthritis and After Total Hip Replacement

  The metro NY City area is among the best golfing regions in the country, including Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, populated with droves of passionate golfers. New York State is ranked in the top three states with greater than 830 public and...

• 6 Tips for Vacation Running Injury Prevention

  For many, summertime means vacation and traveling. So while COVID has affected many vacation plans, some families are still in the process of planning trips. That does not mean you have to sacrifice all your hard work and fitness during your travel....

• Preventing Beach Injuries

  Summer is full steam ahead, and now more than ever, people are eager to enjoy the hot weather and other fun in the sun activities. With increased activities also comes increased injuries, so before you pack up your sunblock and a good book for a...

• Weekend Warriors: Avoid Shoulder Dislocations

  With the current pandemic, the shoulder surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are still seeing many patients near South Philly, who are engaging in recreational sports that result in shoulder instability, also known as shoulder dislocations....

• Don’t Postpone Your Joint Replacement Surgery Due to Covid-19

  The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for patients who were seeking surgical treatment for their debilitating hip and knee arthritis. Studies have shown that patients who have had their hip and knee replacement surgery delayed secondary to...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education

  On July 1st 2020, we officially launched the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education (ROIFORE), or “Rothman Opioid Foundation” for short. This 501c3 non-profit Foundation was launched to facilitate physicians, staff,...

• Rothman In The News

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, an internationally recognized leader in orthopaedics, has crossed another milestone in their proud history: 2020 marks 50 years of Dr. Richard H. Rothman’s vision to bring high-quality musculoskeletal care to communities!...

• A Football Season Like Never Before: How to Minimize Injury Risk During This Atypical Season

  As our opening game of the season creeps closer, we have finished 2-a-day workouts and are in the last week of game prep before opening up on the road against Georgia Tech. I am running a crossing route, doing my best to emulate what Calvin Johnson...

• The Rundown on Achilles Tendon Injuries

  If you are a competitive or recreational athlete, chances are you have either personal or second hand experience with Achilles tendon injuries. Although only the full ruptures in professional athletes tend to dominate the news, injuries Achilles tendon...

• 5 Common Orthopaedic Injuries in Men

  While most issues with the musculoskeletal system can happen to both men and women relatively equally, men are treated for various orthopaedic injuries that differ from those that affect women. Being aware of these common injuries will help you to...

• 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...

• Spine Exercises for Pain and Prevention

  Exercise for the neck and lower back can be challenging, especially when you are in pain. Performing the incorrect exercise or using poor technique can make pain worse and slow recovery. For minor aches and pains in the neck and lower back, it is safe...

• Should Runners Plan to Return to Running After Total Joint Arthroplasty?

  A presentation at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting reported on a study examining if patients who ran prior to total joint arthroplasty (TJA) were able to return to running. Prior to this study, there were no evidence-based recommendations for runners...

• Rothman Orthopaedics Announces the Retirement of Michael E. West After 22 Years as CEO

  Michael E. West, CEO of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, will retire after 22 years with one of the largest private medical practices in the country. Mr. West announced his plans to retire last June and will officially step down on March 31, 2021. “I am...

• Quick Tips to Stay Healthy in the 2021 Baseball Season

  The 2021 baseball season is fast approaching and many players are anxious to ramp back up as quickly as possible. However, most athletes saw a disruption to their normal routine in 2020 because of the pandemic. As such, most baseball players,...

• Avoiding Common Running-Related Injuries

  There’s been a recurring theme related to running in the age of COVID-19. Many are turning to running to help manage the stress of shutdowns, school closures, and changes to their work schedules, not to mention anxiety regarding the possibility of...

• What does my knee pain mean?

  The weather is warming up and after a long pandemic winter we are all chomping at the bit to get outside and exercise more. Unfortunately, that also means the possibility of more aches and pains as well. As a hip and knee replacement specialist, one of...

• If Mets' Pete Alonso struggles, don’t blame Home Run Derby - New York Daily News

  Dr. Brandon Erickson, an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics who worked with the Mets from 2017-2018 before taking on his current role as an assistant team physician for the Phillies, says that he’s read the studies and combed...