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• Injuries Caused By Slipping On Ice: Top 5 Injuries and What To Do Next

  Worried about injuries from slipping on ice? Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offers solutions With winter comes the inevitable risk of slipping on ice. And while many falls may just result in a bruised ego, they also carry with them significant potential...

• 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...

• 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...

• Joint Pain Series: How Do I Know If I Have Arthritis?

  We see countless patients, who come to us asking, “How do I know if I have arthritis?” We’ve written this article to help you try to answer that question! If you’re dealing with joint pain and are wondering about the cause of your discomfort, this...

• Preventing and Treating 3 Common Ice Hockey Injuries

  Hockey season is in full swing, and athletes everywhere are lacing up and facing off in rinks around the country. Unfortunately, these athletes are susceptible to many injuries that can end the season prematurely. If you or someone you know is at risk...

• 3 Steps to Treating & Recovering from Soccer-Related Patellar Tendinitis

  Don’t let patellar tendonitis keep you off the soccer field! Soccer players, coaches, and parents are no strangers to the variety of knee problems that can trouble athletes of all ages and competition levels. If you’ve been around “the beautiful game”...

• Which Conditions Can a Westchester Knee Specialist Treat?

  Do You Have a Knee Condition? Find Out With Our Help. When you develop a knee injury, getting through your daily routine becomes a challenge. But what level of pain warrants a doctor’s visit? How do you know when it’s time to see a Westchester knee...

• What is Degenerative Joint Disease and How Do I Treat it?

  According to the World Health Organization, degenerative joint disease is one of the ten most disabling diseases in developed countries. It is estimated that more than 27 million Americans are affected. But what is degenerative joint disease? Given how...

• Spine Exercises for Pain and Prevention

  Exercise for the neck and lower back can be challenging, especially when you are in pain. Performing the incorrect exercise or using poor technique can make pain worse and slow recovery. For minor aches and pains in the neck and lower back, it is safe...

• Alleviating Sciatica Pain & Discomfort

  Join Dr. Daniel Fassett of Rothman Orthopaedics for an informative virtual session on sciatica, a painful condition characterized by radiating pain along the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve originates in the lower back, extends through the hips...

• Bringing Dual Mobility Total Joint Replacement for Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis to the United States

  Introduction Thumb basal joint arthritis (a.k.a. CMC-1 joint or carpo-metacarpal joint) is the second most common form of osteoarthritis occurring in the hand, but it is the most common form of arthritis that undergoes surgery. The CMC-1 joint is...

• Joint Pain Series: Where to Find the Best Physician for Arthritis

  Have you been searching for the best physician for arthritis? You’re in luck. This article provides the helpful tips you need to find the perfect doctor for you! Depending on the type, location, and severity of your arthritis, you may benefit from a...

• Three Questions to Help You Find the Best Lawrenceville Joint Surgeons

  Nervous At The Thought Of Joint Surgery? These Questions Can Help. Joint pain can result from a number of traumatic events, emerging conditions, or diseases. If you have joint pain that is getting progressively worse, it’s time to get diagnosed and...

• Joint Series - Blog 3: Do I Need a Joint Replacement?

  Joint replacement surgeries are generally considered to be safe, effective treatment options for more severe cases of arthritis in the major joints. Find out if it’s right for you... If chronic, nagging joint pain has you trying every possible...

• You’ve Experienced an ACL Injury Playing Football: What’s Next?

  Rothman Orthopaedics has extensive specialized sports medicine experience and can offer you elite treatment following an ACL injury. Traumatic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can occur in the course of a moment— and bring your athletic season...

• 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...

• The Road To Relief For Patients With Arthritis In Joints

  Are you, or is someone you love, among the 25 million Americans who are affected by a form of joint arthritis? If so, you are probably well aware that arthritis in joints can be a painful, even debilitating experience. The good news is that expert help...

• Introducing Same-Day Joint Replacement

  Get back to what you were – by getting back home faster Everyone agrees that reducing stress reduces recovery times. And what reduces stress? Being around the things you know, the things that make you comfortable. And minimizing the disruption to your...

• Joint Pain Series: Answers to Your Top Questions on Joint Replacement Recovery

  Your joint replacement recovery will be as good as your commitment to staying healthy and following your surgeon's instructions. In case you needed some incentive, remember that proper recovery can yield decades of pain relief! Just in case you missed...

• Before Surgery Always Do This One Thing: Pursue Nonsurgical Spine Treatment

  This article is your “at a glance” overview of the most effective and most commonly prescribed nonsurgical spine treatment methods. Whether you’re suffering from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or some other condition, your back pain is enough to...