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• The Rothman Orthopaedics Virtual 5.0K

  Additional donations may be applied before checkout. All participants will receive a Rothman 5.0k branded t-shirt and neck gaiter that will be shipped directly to you prior to the race A virtual race is a race that can be ran or walked from any location...

• Ice or Heat:  What do I do?

  muscular pain or arthritic joints can benefit from heat. Heat should be used for long standing muscular pain, such as neck pain or low back pain, in order to help relax and loosen up muscles, and can also be used to improve range of motion in arthritic...

• Spring Exercise: Mobility for Tennis and Golf

  TO CAT/CAMEL Seated Thoracic Extension: Begin seated in a chair with your hands positioned behind your head to support the neck. Gently extend your upper back over the top of the chair until you feel a stretch. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Repeat 3...

• Tomasz Chec, MD

  He provides non-operative spine and musculoskeletal care for patients of all ages with particular focus in low back and neck pain. His treatment methods include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, joint...

• Common Causes of Hip Pain

  of the femoral head by the pelvis) and femoroacetabular impingement also known as FAI (a prominence that forms on the neck of the femur abuts the labrum with deep flexion of the hip). Prior to the start of arthritis, labral tears can be repaired with...

• Medical Mystery: What caused woman’s arm pain and weakness?

  sleep, care of her family, and her hobbies. She had previously seen a neurosurgeon in New Jersey and was being evaluated for neck and shoulder problems. The neurosurgeon performed an evaluation and ordered an MRI of her shoulder, which was normal, and...

• Hip Pain: Common Causes and Treatment Options

  surgical drilling into dead bone near the joint affected by avascular necrosis.The surgeon must drill into the femoral neck to stimulate blood flow, reduce pressure, and slow the deterioration of the hip joint. The procedure is most appropriate for...

• When to See a Doctor for Orthopaedic Pain

  up an appointment with an orthopaedic doctor. Chronic Joint Pain Consistent pain in the joints or bones, specifically the neck, back, elbows or knees, can mean a serious orthopaedic issue. You may be suffering from osteoarthritis or an inflammatory...

• 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...

• 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...