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• Causes and Solutions: Answering Your Questions About Neck Soreness

  Did you know that more than 80% of people will suffer from some type of back or neck pain throughout the course of their lifetime? With the impact of this type of pain being so widespread, it is critically important to offer education on the possible...

• Rothman Doctors Can Help Those With Neck Pain in South Jersey

  When patients complain of neck pain, they are referring to two types of pain; muscular and vertebral. There are seven doughnut-shaped bones in the upper torso connecting the lower spinal column to the skull. Because we count on our neck to offer us a...

• Joe's Rothman Story - Orthopaedic Oncology

  On the surface, Joe seems like an everyday guy – grew up in South Philly; married his high school sweetheart; now raising a family in Glassboro with the kids, and the dog, and the basketball hoop in the driveway – but his story is anything but...

• Lily, Staged Bilateral Hip Replacement, Honey Brook, PA

  Her orthopaedist had told Lily only that she would be undergoing a procedure. But the form she was being asked to sign said that everything had been explained to her in detail. That’s when Lily decided to find another orthopaedist. Two years of chronic...

• Frequently Asked Questions About Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  of options for treatment, including anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute performs over three thousand spine surgeries every year, effectively treating a wide variety of conditions affecting the bones in the...

• 3 Reasons for Total Hip Replacement

  After the knee, the hip is the second largest weight-bearing joint in your body. Needless to say, it’s important to take care of it well. Depending on your situation, total hip replacement surgery may be the best option to provide you with the chance...

• FAQs: Total Shoulder Replacement

  What is a total shoulder replacement? Total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged ball and socket joint of the shoulder with artificial components. The artificial parts are made of metal and plastic, and they are designed...

• Tips for Getting On the Road to Recovery From Spinal Fusion Surgery

  Among the various spinal conditions that may warrant a fusion surgery, Spondylolisthesis is perhaps the most common. While many patients’ pain is due to this degeneration of the spine that causes arthritis, a fusion surgery could be recommended to...

• Where to Go for a Distal Radial Fracture in South Jersey

  Outside of vertebral and hip fractures, wrist fractures are the most common injury caused by osteoporosis. More specifically, fractures of the radius at the end closest to the wrist are common among older patients and are most common in women. The good...

• The Rheumatoid Arthritis South Jersey Patients Complain About

  At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, our teams of subspecialists provide the orthopedic expertise to address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. Joint pain and restricted mobility are some of the most common complaints from patients with arthritis....

• FAQs About Hip Impingement

  The hip is ball and socket joint which provides both movement and stability as individuals go about their daily activities. It is made up the femoral head (the ball shaped top upper segment of the femur) and the acetabulum (the concave socket of the...

• For a Distal Radial Fracture South Jersey Turns to Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  Over the course of a lifetime, accidents happen. Injuries to the wrists are common in both young, active patients as well as older patients. If you or someone you love were to experience a broken wrist, where would you turn? Do you know where to go to...

• Achilles Pain Tendonitis Physicians Answer Your Questions

  Although the phrase “Achilles’ heel” may be a well known expression for “weakness amidst overall strength”, the real facts about the Achilles tendon and its potential injuries are less commonly understood. Many patients are unaware that Achilles...

• Where Can I Find the Top Physicians for Fractures?

  At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we understand that bone fractures are among the more common orthopaedic injuries that people encounter throughout their lives. These injuries occur when there is a partial or complete break in a bone. Often, fractures...

• Rothman at AtlantiCare

  Rothman at AtlantiCare Rothman Orthopaedics is the largest orthopedic practice in the nation, treating over 100,000 people yearly, but it is our commitment to staying rooted in our local community that has allowed us to form and grow a lasting...

• Five Facts You Never Knew About Degenerative Joint Disease in New Jersey

  Cartilage could be described as the unsung hero of the musculoskeletal system. In all of the body’s joints, it provides the smooth, gliding surface that cushions what would otherwise be bone-on-bone contact. With every step, twist, jump and bend, we...

• Is It Time To Seek An Achilles Pain Tendonitis Procedure?

  Have you or has someone you love suffered from ongoing pain due to Achilles tendonitis? Are you wondering what conservative treatment options are available to you, or do you think it is time to seek a more advanced Achilles pain tendonitis procedure?...

• Getting Help For Achilles Pain Tendonitis

  Are you a middle-aged athlete who has been diagnosed with Achilles pain tendonitis? This condition, marked by inflammation and discomfort at the back of the ankle, is a fairly common overuse injury. However, early intervention and management can go a...

• The Facts About Meniscal Tear Surgeries in Philadelphia

  Cartilage could be considered the most overlooked aspect of the knee joint. It protects the ends of the femur and tibia bones, allowing them to move smoothly. This cartilage has its own protection in the form of the meniscus, made from even strong...

• Finding the Podiatrist Philadelphia Trusts

  Over the course of your life, you will probably walk more than 100,000 miles. If you are an athlete, this number will be higher. An injury or illness affecting the foot may limit your mobility or make many of those miles painful. If you or someone you...