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• Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury - (LCL Injury)

  The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is one of the four knee ligaments. It spans the distance from the end of the femur (thigh bone) to the top of the fibula (thin, outer, lower leg bone) and is on the outside of the knee. The lateral collateral...

• General - Running/Pivoting/Jumping Sports Injuries

  A variety of injuries of the knee can occur from pivoting, running, or jumping. A “noncontact” pivoting or cutting injury, whether a pop is felt or heard, is a common cause of ACL tears. This rotational injury of the knee can lead to instability and...

• Have you had Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury Philadelphia Resident?

  Did you know that most injuries to the knee do not occur to the bones of the joint? It is actually the ligaments that attach those bones that are most susceptible to injury. You may think of ligaments as thick rubber bands that provide stability and...

• Treatment for ACL Injury: Your Options

  painful and often requires medical intervention. Fortunately, expert treatment for an ACL injury is available from the knee experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Take the time to discover your options now in order to help yourself or your loved one...

• Treatment for ACL Injury: Your Options

  painful and often requires medical intervention. Fortunately, expert treatment for an ACL injury is available from the knee experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Take the time to discover your options now in order to help yourself or your loved one...

• Hip

  of this cartilage in your lifetime; when it is damaged or worn out it cannot repair itself. Our Services Hip Replacement Knee Replacement Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement Computer Assisted Knee...

• Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Philadelphia Specialists

  The knee is a very complex joint, and we often take for granted all of the parts and functions that enable us to walk, bend down, stand up, play sports, and work hard at our jobs. For example, there are four ligaments that keep the knee joint stable by...

• All About PCL Strain Treatment Options

  The four ligaments that provide stability and flexibility to the knee joint are some of the most common culprits for knee-related injuries. Everyone knows about that notorious popping sound made by the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)....

• An Article for Those Asking, “Do I Need ACL Surgery?”

  Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are among one of the most common orthopedic knee problems. When we look into the nature of the injury, it’s not hard to understand why. An ACL tear can occur due to direct impact (such as a tackle taken during a...

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

  This option may be best for patients who do not participate in sports. Treatment may include weeks of bracing, icing your knee, elevation of your leg and a possibility of anti-inflammatory medication. Physical therapy may begin to restore the range of...

• ACL Injury Prevention And Treatment

  common anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in athletes like you. These injuries may result from a direct blow to the knee which causes excessive angulation of the joint. The vast majority of these injuries are non-contact and occur from maneuvers...

• Answers About Cartilage Injury Treatments In Bucks County

  If you or someone you love has experienced an injury to the cartilage of the knee, you probably have questions about your injury and the treatment options that are available to you. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we believe that better understanding...

• Meniscal Transplant Surgery

  meniscal transplant surgery can provide significant benefits. The goal of this procedure is to replace the meniscus - the knee’s shock absorber - in order to protect the joint from articular cartilage damage. A secondary benefit relates to knee...

• Where to Go for ACL Reconstruction Surgery in Hamilton

  every athlete has taken note of the poor, unfortunate teammate who has to leave the field limping following a twist of the knee and spend the following months on crutches. And every athlete has dreaded a tear of this vital ligament happening to them....

• You’ve Experienced an ACL Injury Playing Football: What’s Next?

  structure and function of a healthy ACL is important to understanding injuries and recovery. The three bones of the knee joint (femur, tibia, and patella) are joined and held together by four ligaments (medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral...

• Discover What Sets Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Doctors in Westwood Apart

  focused on specialty orthopaedic issues. They include the best sports medicine doctors in New Jersey, experts on hip and knee replacement surgery, among a host of other specializations, including: Shoulder and Elbow, Spine, Foot and Ankle, Hand and...

• What You Need to Know About Torn ACL Treatment in Lower Manhattan

  treat them. ACL Injuries: The Basics ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. There are four ligaments that stabilize the knee joint; the three others are the medial collateral (MCL), lateral collateral (LCL), and posterior cruciate (PCL) ligaments....

• Don’t Postpone Your Joint Replacement Surgery Due to Covid-19

  pandemic has created many challenges for patients who were seeking surgical treatment for their debilitating hip and knee arthritis. Studies have shown that patients who have had their hip and knee replacement surgery delayed secondary to COVID continue...

• FAQs About Recovery From ACL Surgery

  are probably familiar with the frequency of injuries to the ACL. The ACL is one of the four ligaments which stabilize the knee joint. The ACL, in particular, helps to provide rotational stability during activities like running and jumping. However, in...

• Your Options for Cartilage Restoration Treatment in Montvale

  Expert Cartilage Restoration Treatment in Montvale, NJ Is Found at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Knee cartilage damage, especially for those that are very active, is a common cause of pain and decreased functionality. Unfortunately, cartilage does not...