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• 6 Winter Hiking Tips

  Temps may have dropped in New York but some of the most beautiful scenes in nature can be taken in during a winter hike. Whether you’ve been wanting to go for a winter hike or if you’re just interested in trying something new, we have some tips that...

• UCL Repair Revolution: Advancing Care for Throwing Athletes

  Introduction Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are becoming increasingly prevalent among young athletes, particularly in throwing sports such as baseball. These injuries can severely impact a player’s ability to throw with velocity and...

• Rotator Cuff Tear - Repair and Recovery

  Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common and affect up to four million people yearly. These types of injuries increase with age and commonly occur in those who play repetitive motion sports or have a job involving motions that remain the same all...

• Foot Pain Treatments

  Heel pain can have many causes. See your doctor to determine the cause and get treatment. Tell the physician exactly where the pain is and how long the pain has persisted. Your doctor will examine the heel, looking and feeling for signs of tenderness...

• Tips to Avoiding Broken Bones from Winter Sports

  Broken Wrists and Ankles From Skiing: The Causes and How to Avoid Them The winter ski season is just around the corner and injuries on the slopes are quite common, especially broken bones from winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding is a great way to...

• Elbow Fracture Fixation

  Elbow Fracture Fixation, also known as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), is a surgical procedure used to realign and stabilize a fractured elbow joint using metal implants or devices. The specific approach and devices used for elbow fracture...

• What Does it Mean When I Hear a Pop in My Knee?

  Hearing popping in your knee can be a concerning sound, but it's not always as serious as it may seem. Understanding the anatomy of your knee and why it pops can help you determine whether or not you need medical attention. Knowing when to seek medical...

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Exploring the Latest Techniques and Outcomes

  Introduction to Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Orthopedic joint surgery that is performed in a minimally invasive fashion with a small camera and instruments is known as arthroscopic surgery. This term originates from the fact that the procedures are...

• A Tale of Two Moments: Varying Experiences With Torn ACL Symptoms

  With between 70,000 and 80,000 incidents reported annually in the U.S., it’s no wonder anterior cruciate ligament injuries have become one of the most recognizable - and most dreaded - knee injuries. Though they do often occur in the context of impact...

• 2 Popular Summer Activities, 5 Summer Sports Injuries

  Swimmers and divers commonly experience injuries caused by stress and overuse as well as traumatic accidents. These are five of the most typical of these injuries. The most committed among us know that swimming isn’t just a summertime sport. Serious...

• The Latest in Hip Replacement with Rothman Florida Surgeon Dr. Petrie

  While we may not realize it, we use our hips for just about everything in our daily lives. They are the joints that allow us to run, walk, and even stand, making them directly responsible for many of the movements we find to be commonplace as adults....

• When is carpal tunnel syndrome bad enough for surgery?

  Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve at the junction of the hand and the wrist (i.e. a “pinched” nerve). It is the most common diagnosis that I see in the office as a hand surgeon. The nerve sits inside of a tight canal...

• 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....

• Treatment options for Osteoarthritis of the Hip

  What is Arthritis of the Hip? Arthritis in general is the inflammation of a joint marked by cartilage loss and structural changes to the joint. Cartilage is the white, smooth covering on the surface of the hip that allows pain free motion. As arthritis...

• Treatment Options For Most Common Knee Injuries

  Believe it or not, knee injuries account for about 41% of all sports-related injuries here in the U.S. And though they range from bad bruises to broken bones or torn ligaments, the truth is that nobody wants to deal with knee pain. The good, however,...

• When to Consider Surgery for Joint Pain

  Many times, when patients experience hip and/or knee pain, they don’t know where to turn. I have heard patients express reluctance to seek care because they are worried that a provider will only recommend surgery to address their problem. While many...

• Shoulder Arthroscopy: What to Expect

  Shoulder pain can be debilitating and make everyday tasks difficult to complete. Whether you’ve experienced a direct injury or woke up one day with shoulder pain, there are many treatment options available. One common minimally invasive repair is a...

• A Guide to Spring Hiking

  After spending so many winter days inside, the warmer temps have us craving nature more than ever. And with hiking being one of the best ways to immerse ourselves in the great outdoors, it’s understandable why many of us will try to spontaneously take...

• The Backbone of Orthopaedic Health: Targeted Care by a Spine Specialist in Manhattan

  Learn About the Importance of Orthopaedic Care for Your Spinal Health Since 1970, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has been providing New Jersey and Pennsylvania patients with elite orthopaedic care. From Philadelphia to North Jersey, we’ve earned an...

• Ankle Sprain Prevention & Treatment FAQ

  ‘Ouch!’ A thought we’ve all likely had at some point in our lives as we witness yet another individual fall (often literally) victim to the notorious injury we’ve come to know and love as a ‘sprained ankle’. Whether it’s a professional football player,...