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• 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...

• Rothman Orthopaedics Surgeons Honored by Avant-garde Health

  recognition, contributing to the overall honors of Top 1% in Orthopedic Surgery Research, Spine Surgery Research, and Hip & Knee Surgery Research. “The purpose of research at Rothman Orthopaedics is ultimately to improve the lives of those with...

• What Type of ACL Tear Treatment Do You Need?

  be devastating to an athlete’s career when they are not treated properly. No one wants to be the teammate that twists their knee and has to leave the field for months at a time. Yet, anyone who plays high-impact sports faces the risk of sustaining an...

• Ram Yakkanti, MD

  Dr. Yakkanti is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon, with advanced training in hip and knee replacement surgery. He specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, with a special interest in outpatient total joint replacement, partial...

• 3 Steps to Treating & Recovering from Soccer-Related Patellar Tendinitis

  patellar tendonitis keep you off the soccer field! Soccer players, coaches, and parents are no strangers to the variety of knee problems that can trouble athletes of all ages and competition levels. If you’ve been around “the beautiful game” long...

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury - (PCL Injury)

  The PCL has been described as one of the main stabilizers of the knee. It is broader and stronger than the ACL. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). Its function is to prevent the posterior translation of the tibia relative to...

• Obinna O. Adigweme, MD

  Obi O. Adigweme, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in partial knee replacement, total joint replacement, anterior hip replacement, complex joint revisions, and orthopedic trauma. Dr. Adigweme enjoys working...

• 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...

• 5 Facts to Know About PCL Injury Treatment in Philadelphia

  If you know anything about the anatomy of the knee, you probably know that there are some important ligaments that stabilize the joint. These ligaments are important for knee health and unfortunately, they are also some of the problem areas for the...

• P. Maxwell Courtney, MD

  at Rothman Orthopaedics and is a board certified, fellowship-trained, orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. After graduating from Georgetown University School of Medicine, he completed his orthopaedic surgical residency...