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• Torn Meniscus - Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

  can be trimmed away or smoothed down through a “shaving” process that typically allows for a quicker recovery than other forms of surgery – usually about three to six weeks. Regardless of the surgery your doctor recommends, recovery time will vary from...

• Detailed Exploration of Radiofrequency Ablation

  changes. The radiofrequency ablation procedure is typically offered to patients whose back pain has not responded to other forms of treatment including physical therapy, home exercises and anti-inflammatory medication. The ablation procedure targets...

• Benefits of Acupuncture in Pain Management

  1,2 Acupuncture may be able to reduce opiate consumption and manage chronic pain especially for cancer pains. 3,4 Modern forms of acupuncture, which may include dry needling, or called ‘ashi’ points (localized pain points), have been shown to be helpful...

• Inventive Kyphosis Treatment Through Personalized Plans

  Assessment: A thorough assessment of the patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and specific kyphosis characteristics forms the foundation of a personalized treatment plan. Thisholistic approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s...

• Platelet Rich Plasma Paradigm: Innovations in Sports Injury Recovery

  and Ligament Strains, which are thought to be sources of pain and instability. In addition, PRP has been used to treat some forms of osteoarthritis. PRP is thought to stimulate regeneration in small tendon and ligament tears with the goal of...

• Minimally Invasive Osteotomy for Bunion Correction: Surgical Technique and Results

  (MIO) corrects bunions and what you can expect from this innovative technique. What Are Bunions? A bunion is a bump that forms at the base of your big toe when the joint becomes misaligned. The big toe drifts toward the smaller toes, creating a visible...

• Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment

  The radiofrequency ablation procedure is typically offered to patients whose back or neck pain has not responded to other forms of treatment including physical therapy, home exercises and anti-inflammatory medication. The ablation procedure targets back...

• Hand Nerve Regeneration: Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions

  with peripheral nerves that make fine touch, dexterity and coordinated movement possible. The peripheral nervous system forms a communication pathway between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) with sensory nerve fibers and motor nerve...

• Hip Spurs (Femoroacetabular Impingement / Bone Spurs)

  or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). What Causes Hip Spurs? Osteoarthritis: As cartilage wears down, the body forms bone spurs in an attempt to stabilize the joint Repetitive motion or overuse, especially in athletes or active individuals...

• Lisfranc Fracture/Dislocation

  This injury is a both a fracture and dislocation to the middle of the foot. This is a very important area of the foot as there are a group of small bones that form the arch shape of the foot. These bones are connected to each other in this arch shape...

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• Athletic Trainer/Provider Appointment Request

  Rothman Orthopaedics works directly with sports teams, Athletic Trainers, and other providers around the region to make sure that student-athletes, weekend warriors, amateur athletes, and professional athletes are all given the best and most immediate...

• How to Prevent Running Injuries

  The benefits of running far surpass the high so often associated with the act. Running on a regular basis for just 5-10 minutes improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and reduces the risk of many diseases, heart attack and stroke. The...

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury - (PCL Injury)

  Knee injuries can disrupt daily life and athletic performance, and one of the most overlooked yet critical injuries involves the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). As a primary stabilizer of the knee, the PCL prevents the shinbone (tibia) from shifting...

• Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury - (LCL Injury)

  A lateral collateral ligament injury is an sprain of the ligament on the outside of the knee that runs from the bottom lateral side of the femur to the top lateral side of the fibula and prevents the outside of the joint line from opening/widening....

• Bursitis

  The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that wrap around to form a “cuff” over the upper end of the arm at the shoulder. The rotator cuff helps guide the shoulder through many motions by allowing lift and rotation to the arm while...

• Elbow Bursitis

  Olecranon bursitis, also known as “elbow bursitis,” is a condition characterized by the inflammation and swelling of the bursa located at the tip of the elbow, known as the olecranon bursa. The bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion...

• Rotator Cuff Tear

  The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that wrap around to form a “cuff” over the upper end of the arm at the shoulder. The rotator cuff helps guide the shoulder through many motions by allowing lift and rotation to the arm while...

• Cervical Spondylosis

  Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine that is caused by age-related changes in the intervertebral disks (cushions between the vertebrae) and facet joints (the small joints in the back of the neck). Clinically,...

• Hand and Wrist Arthritis

  The wrist and hand have many small joints that work in conjunction with each other to produce motion. This provides individuals the exquisite dexterity required to tie a shoelace or thread a needle. However, when joints become afflicted with arthritis,...