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• Good News For Patients With Degenerative Joint Disease in Cherry Hill

  erosion of cartilage between the bones of various joints. The most common areas affected include the hands, hips, back, and knees. The loss of smooth, cushioning cartilage between bones leads to painful bone-on-bone contact, which can become inflamed...

• Treatments for Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

  the ends of bones wears down over time. This leads to painful bone-on-bone contact and can affect joints in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. What are the Symptoms of DJD? Common symptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected joints....

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute founder on the cusp of 80 and still in the OR

  since he did the first in Philadelphia in 1970. Rothman, who turns 80 on Dec. 2, estimates he's done another 12,500 knees. To read the full story, click here to visit Philly.com.

• Joint Series - Blog 1: Why do I Have Joint Pain?

  let’s face it, running after the toddler and playing ball on the weekends sure would be tough without strong, capable knees, shoulders and hips. But the moment we start to experience joint pain, the relationships turns sour. The very joints that used to...

• Joint Pain Series: Where to Find the Best Physician for Arthritis

  Orthopaedic Institute’s joint replacement program perform more than 11,000 surgeries each year! With specialists focusing on knees, hips, shoulders and more, local patients suffering from arthritis have access to the experienced physicians they deserve....

• Joint Series - Blog 3: Do I Need a Joint Replacement?

  be performed on many joints within the body, including the wrists, ankles, shoulders and elbows. However, replacement of the knees and hips are the most common. During surgery, the damaged cartilage and bone is removed from the body and prosthetic...

• Joint Pain Series: Answers to Your Top Questions on Joint Replacement Recovery

  details of joint replacement recovery. Obviously, this topic is contingent first on which joint is being replaced. Hips and knees, the body’s largest joints, tend to be some of the most frequently replaced, and they require a more extensive recovery...

• What Are the Most Common Winter Injuries? And How Can I Stay Safe?

  has little to do with injuries. More important is body mechanics. Always lift from the core of your body, bending at the knees and hips. Try to push snow in front of you and avoid pivoting. Don’t rush. Lifting more snow than your body is comfortable...

• Rothman’s Winter Injury Prevention Tips for Absolutely Everyone

  the area if you see slippery floor areas so they don’t fall as well. If you do slip or start to fall, bend your elbows and knees and using your legs and arms to absorb the fall and minimize any resulting injury. Shoveling Soft tissue injuries of...

• Five Steps for Dealing with Shin Splints Playing Soccer

  such as orthotics. Again, remember to replace them regularly, as worn out shoes provide poor support for your feet, legs, knees, and hips. Step 2: Recognize the Signs and Symptoms Listen to your body. If you start feeling pain or fatigue, it’s time to...

• Understanding Soreness and Bruising

  commonly suffer sprains. An injury resulting from a stretch or tear of the ligament, sprains typically affect the ankles, knees, and wrist and are a common injury during winter. Symptoms of soreness, bruising, swelling, and inflammation are all...

• Common Injuries from Shoveling Snow

  tips you can avoid or lessen injury. Warm up prior to shoveling. Lift with your legs, not your back. Make sure your knees are bending and straightening to lift the shovel instead of leaning forward and straightening with your back. Push the snow. It is...

• Four Common Injuries from Shoveling Snow And What to Do About Them

  tips you can avoid or lessen injury. Warm up prior to shoveling. Lift with your legs, not your back. Make sure your knees are bending and straightening to lift the shovel instead of leaning forward and straightening with your back. Push the snow. It is...

• Falling On Ice: Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them

  or back may result in a hip or shoulder injury (such as a dislocation or an injured rotator cuff), whereas landing on the knees may cause a torn or damaged meniscus or ACL. The severity of these injuries will naturally vary from patient to patient....

• Don’t Ignore Injuries from Falling or Colliding During Winter Activities

  stretch to the muscle/tendon, or it may be a partial or complete tear. Strains are most likely to occur in the ankles, knees, or wrists. Strain symptoms may include: pain, muscle spasm, muscle weakness, swelling, inflammation, and cramping. Fractures:...

• Joanne - Left Hip Replacement

  I go back next Friday for my 6-week checkup. I am able to walk without a cane now. Most of my friends that need hips or knees go to Dr. Star - he is the best. Thanks so much again!

• Katherine - Ortho-Visc Injections

  I was in knee pain for over 2 years and being a caregiver to my husband I could not take that pain or surgery that was suggested by another physician not with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. So I sought out a second opinion that brought me to the...

• Achilles Tendonitis Treatment for Basketball Players

  Orthopaedic Institute. Sports that involve lots of running, quick movements, and high-impact usage of the legs, ankles, and knees are the most common culprits for Achilles tendonitis among athletes. Because of the nature of the game and the physical...

• Three Questions to Help You Find the Best Lawrenceville Joint Surgeons

  Orthopaedic Institute can perform both non-operative and operative treatments on many distinct joints, including the hips, knees, ankles, hands, wrists, and shoulders. An expert joint surgeon should provide comprehensive explanations to answer each and...

• Three Signs You Might Need Joint Surgery Near Princeton

  Persistent Symptoms Are you experiencing persistent pain or symptoms of immobility in your shoulders, hips, elbows, knees, wrists, or other joints? The presence of chronic symptoms may indicate a serious joint condition. Symptoms may include: Swelling...