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• Rothman Spine Team representing our Institute at the Global Spine Congress in Paris, France!

  Cervical Spine Injury Classification system – a way to diagnose and recognize traumatic injuries to the vertebrae of the neck. Surgeons and researchers use classification systems to communicate effectively with each other regarding common injuries, and...

• How to Prevent Injuries this Holiday Season

  time, and whether you’re traveling or welcoming out of town guests, there’s usually a lot of luggage that goes with it. Neck, back, and shoulder injuries can occur from lifting a suitcase - or a box of decorations, or those big holiday gifts. Follow a...

• Detailed Exploration of Radiofrequency Ablation

  ablation Common spinal conditions targeted with medial branch radiofrequency ablation include arthritic low back, midback or neck pain as well as sacroiliac joint pain (the latter by targeting lateral branches). More recently this technology has...

• Hip Replacement vs Hip Resurfacing

  patients and patients withsmaller femoral head (ball) sizes as they were at risk for fracture (breaking) of the femoral neck (the bone they were attempting to preserve). The complications associated with the implants lead to all but one implant for hip...

• Advanced Treatments & Rehabilitation Approaches for Treating Scoliosis

  to patients who have a high thoracic curve with apex above T7. It consists of a contoured leather pelvic girdle and a neck ring connected through a metal bar both at the front and at the back. It is heavy, cumbersome to wear and can cause jaw damage...

• Exploring Both Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Mallet Finger Injuries

  phalanges of the fingers, which if untreated, can result in a physical deformity of the finger, commonly known as a “swan neck deformity”. Causes of Mallet Finger Mallet finger usually occurs as a result of sudden forceful flexion of the distal...

• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

  Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure designed to treat chronic, severe nerve pain in the neck and arms or low back and legs that has not adequately responded to conservative care and no further corrective surgery is...

• The Management of Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

  Learn practical tips for lifestyle modifications, post-surgical rehabilitation, and preventative measures to improve neck health and quality of life. Don't miss out on expert strategies for managing this common spinal condition! You will receive a Zoom...

• Under Pressure: The Truth About Cervical Disc Herniation

  Learn practical tips for lifestyle modifications, post-surgical rehabilitation, and preventative measures to improve neck health and quality of life. Don't miss out on expert insights and strategies for managing this common spinal condition! Upon...

• EMG Precision: Advanced Nerve and Muscle Evaluation Techniques

  in common conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radiculopathies (“pinched nerves”) in the neck or low back, and many diseases of the nerves (“neuropathy”). The EMG can also help identify if there is nerve damage, the...

• Cervical Degenerative Changes: When is Surgery the Answer?

  Wilt, Spine Surgeon, for a virtual talk on cervical degenerative changes — what they are, how they can cause symptoms like neck pain or arm weakness, and when surgery may be the best option. He’ll explain the differences between nonsurgical and surgical...

• Michele's Rothman Story - Cervical Spinal Fusion

  Every morning used to be a struggle for Michele. She’d wake up in pain – struggle to get through her day – always assuming this was just soreness she had to deal with her whole life. It never occurred to Michele it could be her spine. That’s when she...

• The Black Eye: Head or Face Contusion

  We all get a black eye at some point in our lives. Here’s what you can do. Whether we’re athletes, weekend warriors, or just accident-prone, we’ve all certainly had our fair share of contusions in our lives. Contusion, though it sounds like a scary...