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• 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...

• Degenerative Joint Disease in Cape May: Your Road to Relief

  Do you suffer from the pain of degenerative joint disease in Cape May? This common condition, also known as osteoarthritis or “wear and tear arthritis”, is the most common form of joint disorders, occurring most commonly in the hands, knees, hips,...

• Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments

  Consistent aching pains and swelling in your knuckles or wrists? You may be dealing with arthritis. However, arthritis doesn’t play favorites when it comes to which joints it attacks, so if you’re feeling those same aching pains in your knees, elbows,...

• Managing Sciatica Pain

  Join Dr. Daniel Fassett of Rothman Orthopaedics for an informative discussion 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 and...

• Three Important Questions About Degenerative Joint Disease in Montgomery County

  Within the vast spectrum of types and forms of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis is the most common. Other kinds, such as rheumatoid arthritis are inflammatory in nature, but osteoarthritis is often referred to as “wear and tear”...

• Treatment Options For Degenerative Joint Disease in Bensalem

  If you are suffering from degenerative joint disease in Bensalem, you are probably looking for answers about your treatment options. What is the prognosis of a condition like yours? What are the treatment options and which one is right for your...

• What to Do When You Break a Bone

  Breaking a bone is a serious and scary situation that can happen to anyone in a number of different ways. The most common way a bone breaks is through a traumatic event like a car accident, a fall, or a sports-related injury; however, a broken bone can...

• Elbow Arthritis Evolution: Surgical and Non-Surgical Breakthroughs

  Elbow arthritis, though less common than knee or hip arthritis, can have a profound impact on daily activities. The elbow is essential for nearly every arm movement, and when it begins to deteriorate due to arthritis, even simple tasks like lifting a...

• What are the Top Cartilage Injury Treatments Recommended by Orthopaedists?

  Top Orthopaedists weigh in on Cartilage Injuries Cartilage in the knee is the protective covering that lets our joints glide comfortably. When a quick twist or sudden impact causes a tear, we realize the crucial job it does for our joints. When this...

• Seven Ways to Prevent Softball Pitcher Injuries

  Take measures to keep yourself safe. Softball pitchers have similar injury rates as position players, but the type of injury that pitchers tend to suffer is different. The windmill motion of pitching puts unique demands on the player’s back, neck,...