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• Soft Tissue Sarcoma

  Soft tissues include tendons, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. Soft tissue sarcomas are tumors that can form anywhere in the body. As they grow larger, the tumor can press on organs in the body. Symptoms include the formation of lumps,...

• Lumbar Laminectomy

  Lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure most often performed to treat leg pain related to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other related conditions. Stenosis occurs as people age and the ligaments of the spine thicken and harden, discs bulge,...

• Total Ankle Replacement

  Otherwise know as "ankle arthroplasty," ankle replacement surgery is a technique that has developed in recent years in response to the need to effectively improve an ankle joint that has been severely damaged by injury or some form of arthritis. When...

• Barefoot Approach to Running

  "Barefoot" running has hit race tracks, gyms and streets across the country as well as here in the Delaware Valley. While a few daring soles may actually attempt to train without any shoes at all, many are choosing the latest fashion: minimalist...

• Carpal Tunnel Release

  Surgery has been proven very effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, a procedure termed carpal tunnel release. This involves an incision in the palm of the hand and dividing the “roof” of the carpal tunnel. By dividing the “roof”, the...

• Fasciotomy

  When Dupuytren’s causes finger contractures to form, then surgery is usually recommended. Contractures are easily noticeable since this tightening of the tissues cause the fingers to bend and remain in a fixed position. Surgical decisions are made...

• Foot Pain Treatments

  Heel pain can have many causes. See your doctor to determine the cause and get treatment. Tell the physician exactly where the pain is and how long the pain has persisted. Your doctor will examine the heel, looking and feeling for signs of tenderness...

• Non-operative Golfer's Elbow Treatments

  Do you struggle with persistent elbow pain after a game of golf, tennis, or another activity involving repetitive arm movements? Has the discomfort begun to interfere with your daily life? If so, you may have Golfer’s Elbow, also known as medial...

• Spinal Stenosis Surgery

  If nonoperative treatments fail to effectively suppress the symptoms of spinal stenosis, your doctor may recommend surgery. The goal of surgery is to simply widen the spinal canal and thus relieve the pain-inducing pressure on the spinal cord or the...

• Autograft (UCL Tear) Treatment: Tommy John Surgery

  Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, commonly referred to as "Tommy John" injuries, are most often seen in athletes who participate in overhead throwing sports, such as baseball pitchers. The UCL, a key stabilizing ligament on the inner side of...

• Heel Pain Treatments

  Heel pain can have many causes. See your doctor right away to determine the cause and get treatment. Tell the physician exactly where the pain is and how long the pain has persisted. Your doctor will examine the heel, looking and feeling for signs of...

• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

  Shoulder pain is a common physical complaint. The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a covering around the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) and attach it to the shoulder blade (scapula). The rotator cuff muscles serve to dynamically stabilize...

• Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

  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...

• Keyboarding & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What’s the Relationship?

  It has become a forgone conclusion that if you use a computer frequently, you are at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, it is assumed that if you already have carpal tunnel syndrome, the cause is overuse of your hands, with the...

• Making football safe: A history of injury prevention

  I was recently covering a high school football game as a Team Physician. Gazing down the sideline, I saw boys of various sizes and body types. There were young adults who have reached full maturity and those who seem to be just entering puberty. I...

• The Best Urgent Care Clinic in South Jersey

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute doctors have been serving patients of the tri-state area faithfully for the past forty five years. Providing only the best care and treatment available, these doctors have been helping patients quickly recover from...

• Notice of Privacy Practices

  THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Introduction. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is required by both federal and state law to limit...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Offer ImPACT Testing for Concussions

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, the leading organization for orthopaedic science and technology, offers ImPACT testing for athletes. The ImPACT test is the most common and one of the most effective methods for analyzing concussions. Athletes who have...

• Visit the Most Recognized Concussion Center in Your Area

  Concussions are a common injury for active people of all ages. A brain injury that occurs when force is applied to the head, face, or neck, a concussion actually causes the brain to go through chemical changes and often results in uncomfortable...

• Do I have Sciatica?

  The spine is a very unique and important part of the human body. It is essential to the nervous system because it protects the spinal cord, which connects nerves to the brain. It is also an essential piece of the skeleton because of its stabilizing and...