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• David I. Pedowitz, MD

  Dr. Pedowitz is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of conditions and disorders of the foot and ankle. He serves as a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson Sidney Kimmel Medical College...

• Matthew D. Pepe, MD

  Dr. Matthew Pepe is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, particularly, shoulder, knee, and elbow reconstruction. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and went on to...

• Where to Find the Best Distal Radial Fracture Physicians

  The spinal vertebrae, the hips and the wrists are among the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. And when a break occurs in one of these bones, the injury should be addressed by a highly trained and specialized orthopedic doctor. The...

• Rachel Shakked, MD, FAAOS

  Dr. Shakked is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle...

• How to Prevent Running Injuries

  The benefits of running far surpass the high so often associated with the act. Running on a regular basis for just 5-10 minutes improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and reduces the risk of many diseases, heart attack and stroke. The...

• Physicians for Total Hip Replacement Can All Agree on These 2 Things

  The search for qualified, reputable physicians for total hip replacement procedures can feel tedious and overwhelming. But with such a major orthopedic surgery, it’s essential that patients to take the time to find a physician who can get the job done...

• Matthew R. Craig, MD

  A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. Craig graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before completing a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He then completed...

• Stay Afloat By Avoiding Swimming Injuries

  Among serious swimmers, orthopedic injuries can be both common and serious. The orthopedic experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute advise avoiding typical swimming injuries by following these five sports medicine tips. If you grew up swimming, chances...

• The Region’s Top Physicians for Total Knee Replacement

  When the regular functioning of a joint is impaired by injury, arthritis or just general aging, the result for the patient is pain and limited movement. This is especially true of failure of the knee joint because it is such a crucial player in so many...

• Four Types of Joint Surgery in Philadelphia

  The body’s joints are the areas in which two or more bones meet. Joints account for our ability to perform critical movements such as bending, reaching, squatting, walking and so much more. And because joints are so important to everyday life, it is...

• Jeffrey Petrie, MD

  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Petrie, please call 844-407-4070. Dr. Petrie is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon and has been practicing in the Central Florida area since 2016. He has extensive expertise in hip and knee replacement,...

• Jonas L. Matzon, MD

  Dr. Matzon is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and subspecialty certified in Hand Surgery. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. While born in Sweden, Dr. Matzon was raised in Cherry Hill,...

• How Do I Know If I Need Spinal Fusion Surgery

  A spinal fusion surgery is generally only performed in the setting of instability or deformity, but it can be an important tool in an orthopedic surgeon’s repertoire of treatment options. If all other conservative treatment possibilities have failed to...

• Moody Kwok, MD

  Dr. Moody Kwok attended medical school and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Temple University School of Medicine. He then completed a specialized hand fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand Center. Dr. Kwok treats general orthopaedic...

• Five Non-Surgical Ways to Treat Shoulder Osteoarthritis

  Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition categorized by the gradual wearing away of joint cartilage. Each joint in your body has a limited supply of articular cartilage and the more you use your joints, the more likely you are to wear your cartilage down....

• Gregory G. Gallant, MD, MBA

  Dr. Gallant has over 25 years of experience as a hand, elbow, and shoulder surgeon. He graduated from the University of Connecticut medical school, performed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, and completed a fellowship...

• Danielle Y. Ponzio, MD

  Dr. Danielle Ponzio is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialized training in hip and knee joint replacement and complex revision joint replacement. Dr. Ponzio was born and raised in New Jersey. She completed her undergraduate education at...

• Peter F. Sharkey, MD

  Dr. Sharkey is a board certified and globally recognized leader in Orthopaedics and an expert in the field of hip and knee replacement surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Sharkey is the first...

• Four Important Questions About Labral Tear Hip Injuries

  The hip is one of the largest and most stable joints of the body. It is designed to facilitate movements such as bending, stepping, twisting and jumping. The ball-in-socket design of this joint makes it the perfect meeting place for the femur (thigh...

• Barrett I. Woods, MD

  Dr. Woods is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as an Associate Professor of spine surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Woods completed his residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and went...