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• 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”...

• What to Expect During Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Recovery

  If you or someone you love has experienced ongoing pain and instability in the knee, your doctors may suggest a double knee replacement, also sometimes called a bilateral total knee arthroplasty. This procedure, which replaces the injured knees with...

• Building Orthopaedics

  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, along with its four equity partners-- the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the...

• The Profile of a Patient Having Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty in Philadelphia

  Philadelphia is an iconic city for many reasons. Throughout the country, Americans know it as the “city of brotherly love” and, of course, the home of the best cheesesteak in the U.S. People have their opinions about Philly sports fans and Philly...

• The Pros & Cons of Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Recovery

  If arthritis is causing you severe pain in both knees, you may be wondering if the bilateral total knee arthroplasty recovery process is worth the potential pain relief the surgery may provide for you. We’d like to first assure you that while having...

• A Few Facts You Didn’t Know About Wrist Fracture Recovery

  A Few Facts You Didn’t Know About Wrist Fracture Recovery They can be open or closed, intra or extra articular, comminuted or displaced. The symptoms can include immediate, severe pain, numbness in the hand, loss of color to the hand/fingers and even...

• Need-to-Know Bullet Points on the Recovery Time for Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  Orthopedic surgeons often harp on the importance of patient involvement in the post-surgical healing process. When you’re dealing with bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, cartilage and other aspects of the musculoskeletal system, it’s no wonder...

• The Advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement

  Have you or someone you love suffered from ongoing hip pain, due to arthritis or other painful conditions? Have you tried to manage the pain and stiffness but still find it to be interfering with your day to day activities and your overall quality of...

• When an M.D. is not enough, add an MBA

  At the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, spine surgeon Alexander Vaccaro has patients prepped and waiting for him in four different exam rooms all before 8:00 a.m. Hovering, a little like an entourage, are medical assistants getting what he needs and...

• An Experienced Hip Surgeon Can Make All the Difference

  If you are experiencing hip pain that is significantly interfering with your ability to carry on a normal, active lifestyle, it’s time to start looking for a hip surgeon who you can trust. For some of the hip patients we see here at Rothman Orthopaedic...

• Philip, Lumbar Spine Laminectomy, Glen Gardner, NJ

  My story is short, and looking back it almost seems miraculous. Last spring while visiting my son, his wife and our new grandson in Sydney, Australia, I began to experience pain in my left leg. Although I was preparing to celebrate my seventieth...

• The Best Toenail Fungus Physicians Warn Against the Dangers of “Bathroom Surgery”

  Toenail fungus is an infection that can be contracted in a variety of ways. While some people have a mild case and barely notice the fungal growth at all, others suffer from intense pain and other symptoms as their infection grows and spreads. Patients...

• A Step By Step Guide to Preparing For Recovery From Bilateral Total Knee Replacement

  What should I expect during my recovery from bilateral total knee replacement? This is a common question asked to our knee specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. If you are asking this question, you are probably concerned with how to prepare for...

• The Road To Recovery From A Wrist Fracture In Philadelphia

  A wrist fracture is a relatively common injury which can usually be treated with great success. However, if you or a loved one have suffered a wrist fracture in Philadelphia, you may be wondering where to go from here. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute,...

• Randy, Total Knee Replacement, Springfield, PA

  Hello, my name is Randy and my Rothman story actually started about two and a half years ago. I was experiencing extreme pain in my right knee, to the point where I required a cane in order to get around. It seems years of being a shot putter in my...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Where You Find The Torn ACL Treatment That Best Fits Your Needs

  When you are in need of a doctor to provide for your torn ACL treatment (or torn anterior cruciate ligament treatment), you want a doctor that not only has the skill and experience, but also the academic expertise to provide for you the best possible...

• How Do I Know If I Need Wrist Fracture Surgery?

  Although a wrist fracture is a common injury, it can have a significant impact on your day to day life. You depend upon your hands and wrists for almost everything you do at home, at work, and at play. Made up of a complex network of ligaments,...

• Where To Get Wrist Fracture Surgery

  It probably happened in an instant. You or your loved one may have been out on an adventure, rock climbing, skateboarding, or doing a flip on a trampoline. Or, it may have been a more mundane accident, a simple case of a misplaced step that led to a...

• Key Information for Patients Seeking Wrist Fracture Surgeons

  Have you, or has someone you love, experienced a wrist fracture? Although this may be a new and unfamiliar experience, it is important to remember that there are experienced wrist fracture surgeons and doctors nearby who can provide the help you need....

• How To Prepare For Distal Radial Fracture Surgery: A Step-By-Step Guide

  Distal radial fractures are the most common form of wrist fracture, and many of these can be treated without surgery. However, some of the more severe cases of this type of injury do require an operation to restore the bone to its proper position and...