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Ozempic for Joint Pain: Benefits, Risks, and Orthopedic Considerations
Introduction: The Ozempic Craze - What’s All the Buzz About? Ozempic is the latest sensation in weight loss, originally used to treat type 2 diabetes. Now, it's making headlines as a powerful aid for shedding those extra pounds. But what exactly is...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Clinical Trials
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has a world-class research facility and department whose focus is to improve patient care through evidence-based research. The staff of 36 works everyday on clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and database...
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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...
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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....
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Rothman Orthopaedics Performs First Outpatient Total Joint Replacement at New AtlantiCare Center for Orthopaedic Surgery
This week, I performed the first outpatient total joint replacement at the state-of-the-art AtlantiCare Center for Orthopaedic Surgery in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This facility is phenomenal, and I am excited to announce that it is open! Its opening...
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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...
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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...
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Understanding TenJet: The Revolutionary Treatment for Chronic Tendon Pain
Introduction Tendon injuries can result from activities that involve repetitive motion, leading to abnormal tissue including inflammation and tears. Some common conditions of tendon pain include tendinosis and tendinitis. This can affect everyday...
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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...
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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...
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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...