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• 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...

• 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...

• Why You Should See a Sports Medicine Doctor

  A sports medicine doctor is a physician who is trained in treating exercise and sports-related injuries with the goal of keeping patients living healthy and active lifestyles. We treat a variety of injuries but most commonly treat injuries to the...

• Summer Sports and Pre-Season Tips from an Athletic Trainer

  The summer months and pre-season are regarded as a dangerous time of the year as student athletes who have taken some time off tackle their training for the upcoming season, not to mention the threatening heat. Athletic trainer Jason Luty takes us...

• Common Causes of Hip Pain

  In developing a joint preservation practice over the last 5 years, I see patients from 16 years old to well over 90 years old with hip pain. Though common, not all hip pain is arthritis. When the pain persists despite taking an anti-inflammatory...

• Understanding Orthopaedic Integrative Health

  What is orthopaedic integrative health? Orthopaedic integrative health does not rely on medications and uses alternates to alleviate pain and build orthopaedic wellness. And in a nutshell, it is the future of personalized orthopaedic care. Orthopaedic...

• Medical Mystery: What caused woman’s arm pain and weakness?

  Ebony is a 51-year-old physician who had been experiencing arm pain and weakness for about a year. During that time, the pain had become worse, radiating to the shoulder blade and down the arm. The problem was starting to interfere with her work as an...

• How food impacts inflammation and pain (and what you can do about it)

  Ever suffer from a nagging muscle sprain, ongoing back pain, or achy joints, and wonder why it lingers? It may be due to a high level of ongoing, whole-body inflammation. While it is normal to see inflammatory signs and symptoms such as pain, heat,...

• Florida Region of USA Volleyball Announces Rothman Orthopaedics as Official Sports Medicine Partner for Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, FL.

  The Florida Region of USA Volleyball and Rothman Orthopaedics will partner for the 22-23 season. The Florida Region of USA Volleyball is pleased to announce a new business partnership with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute for the upcoming 2022-2023...

• It’s Not “Just” an Ankle Sprain

  As foot and ankle surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedics, we see it happen all the time—one minute a person is walking, the next, they misstep and “twist” their ankle, landing them on the ground and eventually into our office. Sprained ankles are painful and...