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• Why You Should See a Sports Medicine Doctor

  healthy and active lifestyles. We treat a variety of injuries but most commonly treat injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. Sports medicine doctors treat the whole patient keeping in mind both the mental and physical aspects of sports....

• Michael C. Ciccotti, MD

  for Pennsylvania on the AOSSM Council of Delegates. Dr. Ciccotti’s clinical interests include: arthroscopy of the knee, ACL and knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and surgery, cartilage restoration/transplantation, osteotomy, arthroscopy of...

• Megan Lind, PA-C

  Megan Lind PA-C provides perioperative care as well as hip or knee arthritis care to patients alongside Dr. Andrew Pepper of the Adult Reconstruction team at Rothman Orthopaedics of Florida. She graduated from Rutgers University Physician Assistant...

• Get to Know Dr. Sommer Hammoud, Rothman Sports Medicine Surgeon and Head Team Physician of Drexel University Athletics

  Dr. Sommer Hammoud is a sports medicine surgeon and specializes in sports related injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. She currently serves as the Head Team Physician of Drexel University Athletics as a part of Rothman Orthopaedics “Team Behind...

• The Food, Inflammation & Pain Connection

  homeostasis. The Specialised Pro-resolving Mediators of Inflammation in Inflammatory Arthritis study of patients with knee joint effusions found that the presence of SPMs in the knee joint fluid corresponded to less pain and lower inflammatory markers....

• Clinical Expertise in Diagnosing and Managing Common Orthopedic Issues

  options and recovery strategies. 5:30 pm - Registration 6:00 pm - Dinner & Presentations Presenters Common Causes of Knee Pain with ​Donald Mazur, MD, Sports Medicine Surgeon A Guide to the Treatment of Shoulder Pain-An Emphasis on Cuff and Arthritis...

• Elbow Arthritis Evolution: Surgical and Non-Surgical Breakthroughs

  Elbow arthritis, though less common than knee or hip arthritis, can have a profound impact on daily activities. The elbow is essential for nearly every arm movement, and when it begins to deteriorate due to arthritis, even simple tasks like lifting a...

• Understanding TenJet: The Revolutionary Treatment for Chronic Tendon Pain

  cuff or the biceps tendon in the shoulder, tennis or golfers’ elbow, tendinopathy surrounding the hip, tendinitis of the knee, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis. TenJet offers a quick and effective minimally invasive intervention, utilizing a...

• Kellie Keenan, PA-C

  and expertise. Currently, she works in close collaboration with Dr. Jess Lonner, a leading specialist in partial and total knee replacement surgery. Her clinical focus is now dedicated to the care of patients undergoing knee procedures, including...

• Degenerative Joint Disease - Hip (Osteoarthritis)

  Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease is the most common type of arthritis that occurs most commonly in hips, knees, ankles, and foot joints. Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear and tear arthritis" since the cartilage simply wears out. When...

• Hip Arthritis

  it results from cartilage erosion due to wear and tear over time, primarily affecting weight-bearing joints like hips and knees. Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks joint tissues, causing inflammation and...

• Enjoy a Pain Free Holiday Season

  stress on the legs and lower back. If possible, use a cart to carry bags around. When lifting something heavy, bend at the knees instead of the back and keep the load close to your body. Take breaks and stretch. Avoid hunching over for long periods of...

• Dynamic Stretching Becoming Popular Among Athletes

  while walking and extending hands in front of body Side-step lunging Arm circles Sprinting steps – running forward with knees pumping in a skipping motion Before trying any of these activities, Dowling says it is important to consult a healthcare...

• Garden Safely and Avoid Injury this Spring

  your weight forward and back. Lift heavy items with your legs by placing your feet shoulder width apart, bending at the knees and tightening your abdominal muscles. Avoid squatting or bending. Instead, use a small stool or a pad to kneel on. Use a tool...

• The Winter Weather Workout

  legs and not with your back. Pushing snow out of the way instead of lifting shovelfuls is easier on your back. Bend at the knees and avoid twisting your back when hurling snow. And remember your physical limitations – if you have an existing health...

• Elbow Arthritis Surgery

  joint replacement Replacement of the entire elbow by a metal joint similar to those used to replace arthritic hips and knees. These surgeries are all highly technical procedures that require careful preoperative planning, as well as an intimate...

• From the Depths of the Ocean to the Top of a Mountain

  peak at over 19,000 feet and the tallest free standing mountain in the world. Despite her neck injury and having both knees replaced she trained and did it. And as she stood at the top of the world… staring out across the vast Tanzanian plain… reveling...

• Newtown's First Patient

  Orthopaedic Institute opened the new office because it is much closer to home. “Dr. Aland performed surgeries on both my knees some years ago so when my shoulder started to hurt I naturally came back to him, especially with him being right here in...

• Avoiding Golf Injuries This Season

  for the sport. 7. Pay attention to your body mechanics when bending to tee up or retrieving your ball. Bend at your hips and knees to protect your back. 8. Take a lesson with a qualified professional. Improving your swing mechanics can improve your...

• A Top Provider of Orthopedics in South Jersey

  If you have arthritis in your fingers, come see the hand and wrist team at Rothman. Are you having trouble with your hips or knees? We have teams that specialize in those particular joints as well. Because there are numerous branches within the field of...