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• Three Tips for Avoiding Common Basketball Injuries to the Knee

  however, there are some common basketball injuries that you should be aware of and take action to prevent. Basketball knee injuries are the most common form of injury that your loved ones might be susceptible to. However, ligament tears, jammed fingers,...

• Do You Need Knee Injury Treatment?

  Unsure When to See a Knee Doctor? Here’s How You Know. Whether you run, bike, lift weights, or compete in any other athletic activity, you are probably well aware of the risk of injuries. Regardless of the type of exercise you participate in, injuries...

• Knee Cartilage Injuries in New Castle, DE

  Cartilage plays an important role in the knee joint. It absorbs and cushions the knee from impact, protects the surface of the bones and allows for painless, seamless motion of the joint. The menisci are the crescent shaped discs of tough, protective...

• An Overview of Knee Anatomy & Meniscus Tear Treatment

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Specializes in Treating Meniscus Injuries There are four major ligaments that support the knee: the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and anterior...

• Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (Knee)

  basic components: A special camera designed to see the surgical joint and limb and create a picture or image of the hip or knee Computer programs which integrate these images with surgical information and assist the surgeon during the operation CAOS can...

• ACL Injury Prevention Strategies from the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Knee Experts

  as well as preserving the function of all your joints. Develop body awareness, strength, and balance to support your knees and ankles. Practice the following movements and postures: Always jump, move, and stop with your knees directly over your feet....

• Meniscus Tear Treatments to Get You Back on Your Feet

  Considering how important our knees are to everything we do, it’s incredible how little thought we give to them. Our knees bear all of our body weight when we stand, walk, run, or jump, and we rely on them for almost all of our daily tasks. Yet one...

• Jess H. Lonner, MD

  Dr. Lonner is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of knee arthritis and meniscus tears. For over twenty years he has been a leader in the fields of partial and total knee replacement surgery. In fact, worldwide...

• Dr. Lonner and his patient Melissa Davis

  completed a mud run, The Color Run, and various other 5Ks; and practiced power yoga almost daily—all with a new set of kneecaps. She has Jess Lonner, a Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopedic surgeon, to thank for it. Read more here at Philadelphia...

• Peter, Meniscal Tear

  to me. After my hernia recovery, I went for an easy 3 mile run. At the 2-mile mark, I tore the meniscus in my left knee. Not realizing this immediately, I was sent for more physical therapy. After 4 weeks of PT, the MRI revealed the tear in my left...

• Torn Meniscus - Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

  or sports fans, the term “torn meniscus” is a fairly common one – probably because, for those playing contact sports, knee injuries are some of the more frequent injuries in general. However, even for those who aren’t involved in contact sports, a torn...

• At 94, he's ready to hit the dance floor again

  He had an appointment with Dr. Richman H. Rothman, the high-profile orthopedic surgeon and institute founder, after right knee pain caused by a fall in the kitchen began limiting his activities. To read more about Ed Moore's story and Rothman...

• 94 and ready for the next dance

  Moore, who lives in Woodbury, will turn 95. Three years ago, he underwent surgery for a total replacement of his right knee. His motivation: He wanted to continue living a full and active life, including windsurfing and dancing. Read more about Edward...

• Congratulations to Dr. Lonner

  Congratulations to Dr. Lonner who was just named as one of the Top 22 Knee Surgeons in North America by Orthopedics This Week! "Dr. Lonner is an orthopedic surgeon with Main Line Health in Philadelphia. He is also associate professor of orthopedic...

• The Best Exercises Post Joint Replacement

  surgery, your doctor will encourage you to begin movement relatively quickly after your hip replacement procedure or knee replacement surgery. Exercise will increase blood flow and circulation throughout your knee joint or hip flexor, allowing you to...

• What, When, and How: PCL Injury Treatment in NYC

  injuries, they may go undetected for some time following a traumatic event. That’s why it’s important to see a qualified knee specialist for diagnosis and treatment when an injury strikes. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we provide the best PCL injury...

• Finding Out Where to Go For an ACL Tear in South Jersey

  In this age of modern medicine, it’s hard to imagine that a simple knee injury could end the career of an athlete, but that was exactly the reality for football, soccer and basketball players of years past. Now, thanks to the decades of research and...

• Find Out Where to Go For an ACL Tear in South Jersey

  In this age of modern medicine, it’s hard to imagine that a simple knee injury could end the career of an athlete, but that was exactly the reality for football, soccer and basketball players of years past. Now, thanks to the decades of research and...

• “Is it Bad Enough?” When to See an LCL Tear Specialist in Gramercy Park

  of tissue that connect the bones within a joint. The LCL, or lateral collateral ligament, stretches down the outside of the knee to attach the thigh bone (femur) to the lower-leg bone (fibula). Normally, the LCL works to keep the knee stable, which is...

• Finding PCL Injury Treatment in Princeton

  Institute Offers Tips The PCL, or the posterior cruciate ligament, is one of the two ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect two bones. The word posterior refers to the PCL’s location in the back of the...