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• 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...

• Non-operative Spinal Infection Treatment

  Antibiotic or antifungal medications are the first choice in nonoperative management of some spinal infections. The location and severity of the infection along with the type of organisms causing the infection will determine the type and duration of...

• Trigger Finger Surgery

  If other treatments don’t relieve your symptoms, your doctor may recommend surgery. The sheath that surrounds the tendon is opened to enlarge the space and release the swollen tendon,. This allows the finger to bend and straighten normally again....

• R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate

  The most common method of treating a sprained wrist is called “RICE.” This stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate. However, if you are not sure of the severity of your wrist sprain, be sure to talk with a doctor prior to beginning the home...

• Eric Levicoff, MD

  Dr. Levicoff is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Levicoff received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2003 before...

• Bento Boxes-Not Just for Kids!

  bento or bento box: a thin box, made of plastic or lacquered wood, divided into compartments which contain small separate dishes comprising a Japanese meal, esp lunch. I have to be honest, I first saw the bento box concept when I was reading up on...

• What exactly was Bynum doing in Germany?

  Newly acquired 76ers center Andrew Bynum has yet to make his on-court debut in Philadelphia, but he’s been the hottest topic around Doug Collins’ team this preseason. Bynum traveled to Germany last month for a procedure known as Orthokine that is...

• Newtown's First Patient

  Mr. Calvin Hargrove, pictured here with his long time orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Chris Aland, was our very first patient at our Newtown office which opened today. Mr. Hargrove, who is from nearby Levittown, was very happy that the Rothman Orthopaedic...

• Get a handle on portion control

  March is National Nutrition Month. This year's theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”. This encourages personalized healthy eating and recognizes that food choices are impacted by food preferences, life style, cultural and ethnic traditions and...

• The World Of A Phillies Doctor: Small Talk With The Big Piece

  Dr. Ciccotti folds the injury report into his pocket and makes his way across the sprawling Carpenter Complex to the minor league facilities. As he passes a sign showing the fields and buildings a, “Hi Doc” booms from behind him. It’s first baseman...

• The World Of A Phillies Doctor: Hitting The Cages

  With the minor league players squared away, Dr. Ciccotti makes his way over to another building that houses the weight room and batting cages. The weight room space is huge; as big as a gym people pay each month to go to and with much nicer equipment....

• The World of a Phillies Doctor: Baseball, the Body & The Kinetic Chain Theory

  Medical advances in the treatment of athletes aren’t confined to injections, new diagnostic tools and surgical techniques. In some cases advancement is found working from the ground up. “Overhead throwing athletes tend to focus on their upper body and...

• The World Of A Phillies Doctor: On Call In The Training Room

  If an injury were to occur during the game, Dr. Ciccotti would be notified immediately through a call or text from Scott Sheridan, the Phillies Head Athletic Trainer. The two have known each other a long time and the protocol for communication has been...

• The World Of A Phillies Doctor: Treating A Common Baseball Side Effect

  The game has ended with the home team on the losing end of the 7-6 score. The traffic in the training room is picking up. One of the players comes in with a lump on the back of his hand. Dr. Ciccotti asks him to come into his office. “I’ll get the...