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• Finding Treatment for Patients with a Meniscal Tear in Blue Bell

  a sedentary or minimally active lifestyle, your doctor may recommend meniscal tear exercises or physical therapy and pain management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). If you lead an active lifestyle, or have a more serious tear of the...

• In Search of an Effective Swimming Injury Treatment?

  swimmer’s shoulder-type injuries of minor severity, your swimming injury treatment will typically begin with pain management, anti-inflammatory medicines, and physical therapy. However, in more serious cases, these treatments may be insufficient. In...

• Pros and Cons: Total Knee Replacement in Lower Manhattan

  greatly from the procedure. However, like any surgery, you need to be prepared for the recovery process. Post-surgery Pain Management As with any procedure, the weeks immediately afterward are likely to be sore as your body recovers. Rothman Orthopaedic...

• Total Knee Replacement: Techniques & Technology

  Surgeons will work with the patient to determine an individual plan for the patient’s recovery program, including pain management and anesthesia, how to increase mobility before and after surgery, and reduce complications and the risk of readmission. A...

• Advanced Treatments & Rehabilitation Approaches for Treating Scoliosis

  in monitoring and surgical correction in severe scoliosis cases. Physiatrists: physicians who specialize in monitoring, pain management and prescribing specific therapies programs in mild to moderate cases. Physical Therapists: providers to help develop...

• 6 Most Common Knee Injuries

  We may not realize it, but we rely on our knees for more than we think. Whether we’re running, walking up the stairs, or simply keeping our balance as we move from point A to point B, the knee is responsible for a lot of our simple motor functions. And...

• Thumb Twitching: Causes and Common Triggers

  What is Thumb Twitching Thumb Twitching is a small, involuntarily, brief movement of the thumb. There is a wide range of possible causes of thumb twitching. Typically, there is no clear reason why the twitching occurs, and it will likely go away...

• 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...

• Non-operative Tennis Elbow - Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment

  There are several available treatments for tennis elbow. These usually start off conservatively, and work to more involved treatments. Nonoperative treatment is successful in over 90% of patients. Lifestyle Modification - Lifestyle modification is...

• Learn About the Procedure for Total Hip Replacement

  Over the course of our lives, our joints gradually wear down, often causing us severe pain and loss of flexibility. This can be due to a variety of factors: sports injuries, accidents, malnutrition, improper habits at work and exercise, or lack of...

• A Step by Step Overview of the Surgery for Total Hip Replacement

  Our bodies are truly amazing! While “bones, tendons, ligaments and joints” may sound just like a chapter title from a high school anatomy textbook, the reality is that these body parts are practical and essential aspects of each of our daily lives....

• How to Prepare for the Recovery Time for Spinal Fusion

  If you are suffering from the pain and discomfort of a debilitating condition related to your spinal vertebrae, spinal fusion surgery may enter the conversation as a potential option for relief. Once you and your doctor discuss this operation and...

• Five Options for Wrist Tendonitis Treatment in Hamilton

  Take Care Of Your Wrist Tendonitis With The Right Treatment Whether you are an athlete or someone with a desk job, tendonitis can form at the most inconvenient of times. This injury typically occurs from repetitive use of a particular body part. The...

• How to Prevent These Three Cycling Back Injuries

  Be Safe On Every Bike Ride With Our Back Injury Prevention Tips There are numerous benefits to cycling outdoors as well as on a stationary bicycle. Outside of the realm of fitness, you decrease your carbon footprint when you bike to places rather than...

• Have One of These Seven Conditions? Then You Need a Shoulder Doctor in Gramercy Park

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Features Gramercy Park’s Premier Shoulder Specialists Experiencing a bit of mild shoulder pain? A visit to your general family doctor will likely be sufficient to receive the types of examinations and care you receive....

• How to Treat a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

  Learn How Spine Specialists Treat Cervical Radiculopathy in NYC So, you have cervical radiculopathy, otherwise known as a pinched nerve in your neck. Now what do you do? In some cases, your body will take care of itself, and the pinched nerve pain will...

• Surgical and Non-Operative Shoulder Arthritis Treatment Options

  The Right Shoulder Arthritis Treatment Could Change Your Life Living with the persistent pain and stiffness of shoulder arthritis can be frustrating. The soreness and limited range of motion can prevent you from being able to do many of the activities...

• Elbow Plica

  Elbow plica, also known as synovial plica or plicae syndrome, refers to the presence of a fold of synovial tissue within the elbow joint. This fold of tissue is a normal component of the synovial lining of the joint, but it can become inflamed,...

• Hip Arthritis

  Hip arthritis is a common and debilitating condition characterized by inflammation of the hip joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we specialize in diagnosing and treating various types of hip...

• Symptoms of Hand & Wrist Conditions

  Those suffering from hand and wrist conditions may experience a wide range of symptoms including the following: Pain Stiffness Swelling Numbness and tingling Appearance of tumor-like growths on the fingers Increased pain with inbound storms and rainy...