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• Rothman Bone Cancer Specialist Saves Lives and Limbs at Capital Health

  Kim Schappell had been living for weeks with a pain in her thigh she couldn’t explain. There was no recent injury or change in her routine that she could remember, so why did it hurt so much? Over the next few weeks the pain got worse, and even a...

• Three Common Culprits of an Arthritic Knee

  Before you had pain, swelling and stiffness in your knee, you were active and able-bodied. You had no trouble getting in and out of your vehicle, walking up and down steps, or squatting down to pick up something off the ground. Now, however, things...

• Warm Up and Stretch to Prevent a Hip Labrum Tear

  Learn about prevention and treatment for hip labrum tears. Athletes train intensely for peak performance. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of athletics. Injuries to the hip and groin are common in contact and pivoting/cutting/twisting sports. Most...

• Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

  The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that wrap around to form a “cuff” over the upper end of the arm at the shoulder. The rotator cuff helps guide the shoulder through many motions by allowing lift and rotation to the arm while...

• Discover How Patients With Degenerative Joint Disease In Delaware Are Getting The Best Care

  If you or someone you love is suffering from degenerative joint disease in Delaware, now is the time to get the facts, and the help, you need. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, our orthopaedic experts want to help you discover the steps you should take...

• 7 FAQs About Degenerative Joint Disease In Center City Philadelphia

  7 FAQs About Degenerative Joint Disease In Center City Philadelphia If you or someone you love is suffering from degenerative joint disease in Center City Philadelphia, it is helpful to get answers from orthopaedic experts in your area. At Rothman...

• Top Four Wrestling Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute specializes in sports medicine for wrestling athletes. The level of awareness regarding orthopaedic wrestling injuries is relatively low considering the high number of injuries that these athletes suffer. Issues such as...

• Frequently Asked Questions About Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  Anterior cervical fusion surgery is an operation that doctors may recommend for their patients, after a variety of non-surgical procedures have been tried and deemed ineffective, as a treatment for neck and shoulder pain and other issues pertaining to...

• Your Search for a Rotator Cuff Tear Physician Ends at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  Know how to properly address a rotator cuff tear with this information from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Rotator cuff tears are relatively common for adult patients and comprise a significant amount of shoulder injuries experienced by orthopedic...

• Common Causes of Hip Pain

  In developing a joint preservation practice over the last 5 years, I see patients from 16 years old to well over 90 years old with hip pain. Though common, not all hip pain is arthritis. When the pain persists despite taking an anti-inflammatory...

• Hand Surgery and WALANT

  There is understandable trepidation about being in a hospital in today’s environment. The field of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery has been moving away from hospital-based procedures and into more accessible surgery centers. This movement has coincided with a...

• My Bunion Hurts

  A bunion is a very common condition in the foot and ankle that affects approximately 23% of the population. It is most notably characterized by a painful, red, bump along the inside of the great toe. The bunion actually got its name from the Greek word...

• Tips for Getting On the Road to Recovery From Spinal Fusion Surgery

  Among the various spinal conditions that may warrant a fusion surgery, Spondylolisthesis is perhaps the most common. While many patients’ pain is due to this degeneration of the spine that causes arthritis, a fusion surgery could be recommended to...

• The Road To Relief For Patients With Arthritis In Joints

  Are you, or is someone you love, among the 25 million Americans who are affected by a form of joint arthritis? If so, you are probably well aware that arthritis in joints can be a painful, even debilitating experience. The good news is that expert help...

• Degenerative Joint Disease in Cape May: Your Road to Relief

  Do you suffer from the pain of degenerative joint disease in Cape May? This common condition, also known as osteoarthritis or “wear and tear arthritis”, is the most common form of joint disorders, occurring most commonly in the hands, knees, hips,...

• Dealing With Arthritis in Knee Joints

  Your knees play a fundamental role in almost every part of your day. From the moment you get out of bed in the morning, they are there to support you and help you to perform the activities you love. Patients who suffer from arthritis in knee joints can...

• Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

  Following an amputation, prosthetics may drastically improve a patients’ ability to function. The most advanced prosthetics made today, myoelectric prosthetics, can read the signals from a patient’s nerves and translate these signals directly into...

• Orthotics and Bracing for Tennis Elbow: Effectiveness and Considerations

  Introduction to Tennis Elbow and Orthotic Support: Tennis elbow also known as lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse of the forearm muscles responsible for extending your wrist back. While it can certainly be...

• FAQs About Joint Arthritis

  Did you know that more than 25 million Americans are affected by some form of joint arthritis? With such staggering statistics, it is almost surprising how few of those who suffer from the disorder really understand what is going on. If you or someone...

• How to Manage Degenerative Joint Disease in Philadelphia

  Do you or someone you love suffer from Degenerative Joint Disease in Philadelphia? If so, you have come to the right place for information and treatment options. Degenerative Joint Disease, also known as osteoarthritis, affects the protective cartilage...