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• What to Expect after Hip or Knee Replacement

  of patients reach this goal. Recovery We have found that patients who have prolonged stays in the hospital or nursing homes after joint replacement generally have higher complications and worse outcomes. We now use rapid-recovery protocols to get...

• Best Head Trauma Program

  Visit the Best Head Trauma Program in the Region Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has the best head trauma program in the area. Individuals of all ages can experience head trauma for a variety of reasons and the doctors at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute...

• Outpatient Spine Surgery: A New Way to Look at Surgery

  Learn about how minimally invasive surgical techniques are making outpatient recoveries possible. Traditionally spine surgery has been an intensive procedure requiring an inpatient hospital stay and long recovery time. Open spine surgery involves a...

• Recovery: Foot or Ankle Surgery

  Immediately following surgery, patients will be relocated to a recovery room and monitored.This will typically involve wound care, pain management, watching for signs of any possible complications, and gradual waking from anesthesia, if anesthesia was...

• Virtual Visits

  Your journey to being pain-free doesn’t have to stop. Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to offer Virtual Visits to patients who prefer the convenience. Through this platform you are able to speak face to face with our world class orthopaedic physicians...

• 5 Common Questions About Lower Back Pain

  Low back pain is the most common symptom that patients will report when evaluated in the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute clinic. It can be a significantly disabling condition and patients are rightfully concerned by their diagnosis, treatment options,...

• Shoulder & Elbow

  Shoulder and elbow joints allow us to bend, flex, reach, and rotate our arms. However, repetitive overhead movements that are common to some sports and jobs frequently overstress the elbow and shoulder joints resulting in injury. When problems related...

• Hand & Wrist

  Your hands and wrists are essential tools that allow you to work, play and perform everyday activities. How well the hand and wrist interact depends on the integrity and function of the ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints and bones. Problems in any of...

• Zachary D. Post, MD

  Dr. Zachary Post is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in hip and knee joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) and reconstruction. He is a leader in complex hip and knee reconstruction surgery. Dr. Post received his medical degree...

• Sports Concussions

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a clinical partner in the Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center, in the Navy Yard. Visit this link for more information What happens to the brain during a concussion? When such an impact occurs, as from a blow, a...

• Wrist Fractures

  A wrist fracture is a common injury, but with the right treatment, it can be successfully managed. If you or a loved one have suffered a wrist fracture, you may be wondering what steps to take next. At Rothman Orthopaedics, we're here to guide you...

• Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

  Hip and knee replacement are among the most common and successful orthopaedic surgeries. The indications for these surgeries are well established and their overall success documented by extensive research. Substantial pain relief and improvement in...

• Lumbar Microdiscectomy

  Lumbar microdiscectomy is an operation on the lumbar spine performed using a surgical microscope and microsurgical techniques. A microdiscectomy requires only a very small incision and will remove only that portion of your ruptured disc which is...

• Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

  The standard surgical procedure for a disc replacement is an anterior (from the front) approach to the cervical spine. This surgical approach is the same as that presently used for a discectomy and fusion operation. The affected disc is completely...

• Life After Concussion

  As a long-time athlete, a "blow to the head" was something 21-year-old Penn State student James Gindhart was used to experiencing. But in January 2011, one of those hits wasn't like the rest. "I was playing ice hockey when I got elbowed in my head,"...

• Tips for Healthy Eating During the Holidays

  The holiday season can be a difficult times of the year for people who are trying to manage their weight. "Many family gatherings and parties involve a large selection of high-fat, high-caloric foods," says Barbara Bender, RD, LDN, a dietitian for the...

• Ganglion Cyst Surgery

  If the cyst continues to be present, the doctor may remove it surgically. To help prevent another cyst from forming, a section of the tissue that lines the tendon or joint is also removed along with the cyst. During this procedure, usually only the...

• Non-Operative Treatment Alternatives for Loose Bodies in the Knee

  What are loose bodies in the knee joint? A loose body is a small fragment of cartilage or bone that breaks off in the knee joint. This can be a result of trauma or degeneration. Loose bodies can vary in size and location, and sometimes there is more...

• Sciatica Treatment

  What is Sciatica or Sciatic Nerve Pain? Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, or tingling in the posterior (back) aspect of the leg. At times, sciatica pain can even radiate into the foot and toes. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that originates in the...

• Spinal Cord Injury Surgery

  What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? Spinal fusion is one of the most common surgeries performed in the cervical spine (the neck) and the lumbar spine (the low back). The majority of spinal fusions are performed to treat a pinched nerve in the neck that...