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• Common Questions About Recovery from Total Knee Replacement

  Recovery from total knee replacement does not have to be a long and difficult process, but it certainly can be a source of anxiety for any patient, regardless of age or physical condition. The good news is that, within a few weeks to a few months after...

• 4 Things to Know About Total Hip Replacement

  If you had never suffered from pain in your hip, you’d have probably gone your entire life without ever thinking much of that joint at all. You probably wouldn’t have known that the hip is a truly essential support mechanism for the rest of your body....

• How to Prepare for Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  When something goes wrong in the cervical region of the spine, it is often the result of a herniated disc compressing a cervical nerve as it exits the spinal canal. The symptom that is often most noticeable is severe arm pain, but some patients also...

• What to Expect During Your Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery Recovery

  If you and your doctor have determined that a total shoulder replacement surgery is the right step for you to take toward relieving your pain and restoring the range of motion in your shoulder joint, you probably have a lot of questions regarding the...

• Robert, Anterior cervical decompression fusion surgery

  On the morning of October 23, 2012 I awoke to a stiff neck, attributing this to sleeping the wrong way. I went out for my normal run that morning, but the stiff neck didn't improve. Over the next several weeks the stiff neck turned into neck pain, left...

• Advice from the Area’s Best Surgeons for Total Ankle Replacement

  Many people experience foot and ankle pain at some point in their lives. This is commonly a result of all of the walking and running we do on a regular basis, which constantly impact our bones and joints. Fortunately, most foot and ankle injuries do...

• Get the Facts About Your Feet From a Podiatrist in Philadelphia

  Stability. Movement. Support. These are just some of the many reasons we rely on our feet every single day. Over the course of a lifetime, the impact of all of this walking, running, and even standing can add up to a significant amount of wear and...

• How to Prepare for Recovery Time for Total Ankle Replacement

  Total ankle replacement surgery, also known as ankle arthroplasty, is the process of replacing injured ankle bones and cartilage with stronger prosthetic or artificial parts. This relatively new procedure is highly effective in reducing pain and...

• What is The Recovery Time for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty?

  If a patient is suffering from severe pain in both knees, due either to arthritis or trauma, a bilateral knee replacement may be recommended. During this procedure, the surgeon cleans out the damaged bone and cartilage and implants prosthetic pieces of...

• Don’t Miss This Simple Breakdown of Recovery Time for Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  Here at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, our shoulder and elbow specialists see patients for a wide variety of reasons and we offer non-surgical as well as operative approaches to care. Our ultimate goal, of course, is to reduce pain, increase mobility...

• John, Hip Arthroscopy, Labrum Repair, NJ

  Following fall cross country season my junior year of high school, I started noticing stiffness in my hip. It wasn't anything significantly painful, but it felt as though the muscles in my hip were suddenly shorter. That winter, I had to pay extra...

• Rothman Callus Physicians in Philadelphia Describe the Do’s and Don’ts of Callus Treatment

  If you’re wondering what to do about painful calluses, you’re not alone. Corns and calluses are a major source of discomfort for many people, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to treat them. Callus physicians in Philadelphia are uniquely...

• 3 Facts About Hip and Knee Replacements: What You Need to Know

  While the idea of having surgery to replace a major joint with prosthetic material may seem frightening to some, it is actually one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures available in the world of orthopaedic care. Here at Rothman...

• Who Needs Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery and How Does It Work?

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute protects your back health with comprehensive preventive care and surgical treatment. Neck pain can be caused by a number of reasons – from improper posture to injuries to cervical disc disease – and while many conditions...

• Hip Replacement Recovery

  Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis and Total Hip Replacement Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness in the hip joint. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the hip bones wears away, leading to friction and...

• So You Have an ACL Football Injury

  If you or a loved one has sustained an ACL injury playing football, then this article is for you Whether you’re a professional, collegiate, varsity, or intramural football player, you’re quickly learning that an anterior cruciate ligament injury is a...

• How Winter Sports Can Cause Stiffness and Soreness in the Neck Muscles

  Causes and Remedies for Neck Injuries Sustained from Winter Activities This winter season, long days on the slopes or at the rink can take a toll on your body. Aches, pains, and muscles strains are all normal injuries to sustain after a day full of...

• Soren - MAKOplasty and Unicompartmental Replacement

  When he was 12, Soren West hiked 67 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Two years later, he wanted to hike the entire trail but it didn’t happen. Soon life took over and it wasn’t until he approached 65 that the idea...

• Three Tips for Finding the Best Orthopaedic Practice Around Paramus

  Start Your Search Today! Find Your Next Orthopaedic Practice. When you are faced with an injury or notice discomforting symptoms, you want to be prepared. One of the most important steps you can take is making an appointment with a practice where you...

• Six Options for Treatments for Knee Arthritis in Gramercy Park

  Don’t Let Knee Arthritis in Gramercy Park Keep You Down and Out Arthritis is a common disease that affects millions of people around the world. While we generally think about arthritis affecting the elderly, it can be seen in people of all ages....