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• Core Concepts of Groin Pain in Athletes

  complex region. Generally speaking, the core refers to the area between the lower portion of your chest and your knees. Because the area is so broad, injuries present themselves in a variety of ways. Core injuries involve strains and tears of the...

• When to See a Doctor for Orthopaedic Pain

  orthopaedic doctor will be necessary. Persistent Soft Tissue Injury A soft tissue injury, such as a sprained ankle, twisted knee or sore wrist should be treated immediately using the RICE method - rest, ice, compression and elevation. If after 48 hours,...

• How to Prevent Injuries this Holiday Season

  back pain that can put you out of commission for this year’s festivities. To lift luggage, stand next to it, bend at the knees, and lift with your leg muscles while engaging your core. Don’t twist your body with something heavy in your hands or arms....

• Wrist Pains and Strains

  and swelling of a particular joint. It can happen in any joint, but is particularly common in the hands, wrists, and knees. According to the National Library of Medicine, one in seven people in the United States suffers from wrist arthritis. Anyone can...

• Alleviate Winter Joint Pain

  to consider: Swimming in a warm pool: Doing laps in a local pool is a relaxing and gentle way to keep those shoulders and knees in constant motion without putting too much stress on them. Using a treadmill or exercise bike: While the latter provides an...

• Joey's Story - Total Hip Replacement

  Condition: Arthritis (worsening, near crippling hip pain - persistent limp causing/aggravating pain and swelling in both knees) Treatment: Total Hip Replacement Why did you choose Rothman? Two colleagues, (a hip and a knee) recommended Rothman as did a...

• Expert Insights On Optimizing Joint Health

  attendees must be 18 years or older AGENDA 5-5:45 pm - Registration & Dinner 6-7 pm – Presentations Dr. James Purtill, Hip & Knee Surgeon “Bad Hips and Knees – What Should I Do?” Dr. Joseph Abboud, Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon Topic: “Is it my shoulder? No...

• Non-operative Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury Treatment

  physical therapy can be expected. The nonoperative treatment includes control of instability, swelling, and pain. Initial knee bracing is used to prevent the tibia from displacing posteriorly, while decreasing the pain. Crutches may be necessary until...

• Prevent Skiing Injuries with Proper Fitness and Gear

  can quickly lead to skiing injuries. Too-tight bindings will not release at a certain pressure, which can cause significant knee injury. Conversely, too-loose binding cans cause you to fall out of your skis during turns or other quick adjustments. Have...

• Non-operative Patellar Tendonitis Treatment

  He or she may also prescribe a band to wear across the patellar tendon, (called an infra-patellar strap) or a special knee brace. The strap or brace will support your patellar tendon, preventing it from becoming overused or painful. If you have a...

• Non-operative Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury Treatment

  Less severe injuries when the knee is stable are treated nonoperatively like MCL injuries with rest, ice, rehabilitation, and bracing for up four to six weeks. Return to sports activity may be allowed six to eight weeks after the injury.

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Specializes in Joint Replacement Surgeries

  be done by a specialist in the field; particularly in the field of the patient’s exact need, such as a hip specialist or a knee specialist. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, patients have the advantage of being seen by physicians who have actually...

• Adam J. Money, MD

  Dr. Money is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee conditions. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University where he was a first team All-Ivy defensive back for the football team. He went on to receive...

• Dom's Story - Meniscus and Patella Tendon Injuries

  Name: Dominic Dwyer Hometown: Orlando, FL Specialty: Professional Footballer (soccer) Condition: Left Knee Patellar Tendon Tear, Meniscus Tear and Cleanup Treatment: Surgery + 9 Months of Rehabilitation Why did you choose Rothman? Rothman is known for...

• Bradford S. Tucker, MD

  His clinical interests include the injured athlete, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, patellafemoral disorders, knee ligament reconstruction including the ACL and MPFL, and cartilage restoration procedures. Dr. Tucker is an Associate Professor...

• John P. Salvo, Jr., MD

  in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in sports injuries, knee ligament (ACL & PCL) reconstructions, meniscus tears, shoulder instability, rotator cuff repairs, and hip arthroscopy. As...

• Fotios P. Tjoumakaris, MD

  arthroscopy courses. Dr. Tjoumakaris specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery with special expertise in shoulder, knee, and hip arthroscopy and reconstructive procedures.

• Matthew D. Pepe, MD

  Dr. Matthew Pepe is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, particularly, shoulder, knee, and elbow reconstruction. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and went on to...

• Foot and Ankle Surgery

  part made of cobalt chromium alloy. This metal is commonly used in prostheses for other joints of the body like the hip and knee.

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal and Spine Fellowship

  and sports medicine physicians, as well as with our orthopedic surgeons specializing in spine, shoulder, foot/ankle, and hip/knee. One to two days a week are spent learning interventional procedures. The primary procedures taught are cervical & lumbar...