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• Runner's Knee (Chondromalacia Patella)

  Runner's knee is a term is frequently applied to the medical condition known as iliotibial band friction syndrome. The iliotibial band is a thick tendon which stretches from the hip to the knee. If the joint is not aligned properly or there is weakness...

• Julie, Femoroacetabular Osteoplasty

  When I was diagnosed with several hip abnormalities in July 2009, I was extremely distraught. As a four sport high school athlete and collegiate All-American, I had never even had any serious injuries or pain. Also, I never heard of bilateral...

• Meet the Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Philadelphia

  You deserve the best orthopedic surgeons when it comes to any complicated procedure you might need for your bones, joints, or whatever is debilitating you and causing you pain. While not all injuries and painful symptoms warrant a surgical procedure,...

• Getting a Total Ankle Replacement Procedure vs. Having Ankle Fusion Surgery

  The ankle is referred to as the tibiotalar joint because it is where the bones of the lower leg (fibula and tibia) and the top of the foot (talus) meet. Like all joints, this one receives its fair share of wear and tear over the years and is prone to...

• Do I Need Total Shoulder Replacement?

  As joint replacement procedures such as hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty become more and more popular each year, regional patients are turning to Rothman Orthopaedic Institute as the leader in innovative orthopedic surgeries. Certainly, hip and knee...

• Four Types of Joint Surgery in Philadelphia

  The body’s joints are the areas in which two or more bones meet. Joints account for our ability to perform critical movements such as bending, reaching, squatting, walking and so much more. And because joints are so important to everyday life, it is...

• Degenerative Joint Disease in Chester County: Prevention & Care

  Degenerative joint disease is known by several names, including osteoarthritis and wear and tear arthritis. Regardless of what it’s called, the reported symptoms of degenerative joint disease in Chester County are generally: Pain: usually worse after...

• Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgeons Provide Easy Checklist for Ideal Candidates

  If your knee arthritis is causing severe pain that is reducing your quality of life, it’s time to take action. Why let pain rob you of the healthy, active lifestyle you want when there are realistic and effective solutions? Even for those patients that...

• Help for Inflammatory Arthritis Near New Castle

  Inflammatory arthritis affects millions of people around the world and the experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have extensive training and experience to diagnose and treat this disease. If you or someone you love is suffering from inflammatory...

• How to Identify and Treat Iliotibial Band Syndrome

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Offers Specialized Treatment for Iliotibial Band Syndrome The key to long-term orthopaedic health among athletes is to be proactive. The sooner an emerging issue is identified, the sooner treatment can begin and any...

• Injury Prevention Tips from Sports Medicine Specialists in Hackensack

  Stay in the Game Longer! Avoid These Common Sports Injuries. If you’re an athlete—whether you play soccer, tennis, softball, or any other sport—you already know you have to keep hydrated, eat right, and train hard to stay at the top of your game....

• Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Total Knee Replacement in Gramercy Park

  The Most Important Things to Know About a Full Knee Replacement Has your doctor recommended total knee replacement surgery? If so, then it’s likely that you’re doing research on this procedure and you have questions. We hope that this blog helps you...

• 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...

• Core Concepts of Groin Pain in Athletes

  Mainstream media has popularized the term “sports hernia” over the years due to injuries that take place in professional sports. Ironically, there is no one injury that defines what a sports hernia is. In fact, “sports hernia” is not an accurate...

• Elbow Arthritis Surgery

  The treatment of elbow arthritis involves a significant commitment of time and expertise by the surgeon, but also demands a tremendous commitment on the part of the patient. Well-informed and well-motivated patients in optimum health are most likely to...

• Non-operative Spinal Stenosis Treatment

  There are a variety of nonoperative treatment options available for stenosis. Your doctor may suggest: Medication Initially, your doctor may prescribe analgesics to relieve the pain, along with anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce the swelling. Epidural...

• Prevent Premature Aging With These Tips

  When most people think of ways to prevent premature aging, they probably imagine an expensive face cream that claims to remove fine lines and wrinkles. While the external condition of the skin is a common gauge for guessing someone’s age, it is...

• The Best Orthopaedics Near Philadelphia

  When it comes time for you to seek orthopaedic care, you should never settle for less than the best physicians in the health care industry. Your joints, bones, muscles, and tendons are all, without exception, essential for your ability to get out of...

• Top 3 Causes & Treatment Options for Nagging Back Stiffness

  We often take our spine for granted until it stops functioning properly, causes us pain, limits our mobility and forces us to make adaptations to the way we live. When the back is injured, it impacts every part of daily life. With age, the spinal...

• The Facts You Need to Know About Joint Arthritis

  Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints of the body. It is characterized by inflammation, which causes swelling, stiffness and pain. Joint arthritis can be categorized into two types: Inflammatory responses: While temporary inflammation is a...