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• Rothman Doctors Can Help Those With Neck Pain in South Jersey

  When patients complain of neck pain, they are referring to two types of pain; muscular and vertebral. There are seven doughnut-shaped bones in the upper torso connecting the lower spinal column to the skull. Because we count on our neck to offer us a...

• Joint Pain Series: Answers to Your Top Questions on Joint Replacement Recovery

  Your joint replacement recovery will be as good as your commitment to staying healthy and following your surgeon's instructions. In case you needed some incentive, remember that proper recovery can yield decades of pain relief! Just in case you missed...

• Joint Pain Series: Where to Find the Best Physician for Arthritis

  Have you been searching for the best physician for arthritis? You’re in luck. This article provides the helpful tips you need to find the perfect doctor for you! Depending on the type, location, and severity of your arthritis, you may benefit from a...

• Get Pain Relief From an NYC Hand Surgeon

  We Offer Comprehensive Treatment for Complex Hand Conditions No matter your age or what you do for a living, you use your hands throughout each day. When something goes wrong with your hand or wrist, this can seriously interfere with your regular...

• Don’t Let Your Knee Pain Slow You Down: Cartilage Recovery in Bergen County

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Specializes in Cartilage Recovery Have you experienced a meniscus tear or a traumatic injury that affects the knee cartilage? Or have years of degeneration from a chronic orthopaedic knee condition caused painful symptoms...

• Detailed Exploration of Radiofrequency Ablation

  procedure (also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or a rhizotomy) is a non-surgical, outpatient, minimally invasive pain management procedure that can greatly improve axial back pain by targeting the nerve supply of painful arthritic spinal joints. The...

• Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment

  procedure (also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or a rhizotomy) is a non-surgical, outpatient, minimally invasive pain management procedure that can greatly improve axial back pain by targeting the nerve supply of painful arthritic spinal joints. The...

• What is Shoulder Bursitis?

  Dr. Rocco Bassora, Sports Medicine Surgeon, walks us through the anatomy of the shoulder, how shoulder bursitis can affect it, and how to treat this painful condition. ‘What is shoulder bursitis’ is a commonly asked question, and shoulder bursitis is a...

• Age-Related Knee Changes: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving

  flexibility. These exercises can also help manage pain and prevent further deterioration of the joint. Medications and Pain Management: Orthopedic doctors can prescribe medications to alleviate pain and inflammation. These may include nonsteroidal...

• Treatment Options for Knee Arthritis

  and has improved drastically over the last decade. After surgery, patients are walking the same day. Improvements in pain management have led to decreased severity and length of post-operative pain. These pain management protocols also safely and...

• Top Five Most Common Cycling Injuries (And What To Do About Them)

  Learn About the Top Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them There are dozens of benefits to cycling. First off, cycling is classified as a high-quality, aerobic exercise that is great for your cardiovascular health, whether you are cycling outside or...

• How to Know When It’s Time for a Total Knee Replacement

  about something as serious as whether to have a surgical procedure. But if you’ve tried non-invasive attempts at knee pain management before—such as physical therapy, weight management, injections and other medications—without success, it is likely time...

• Joint Series - Blog 2: What are my Treatment Options for Arthritis?

  there are a couple of positive things you can focus on as you take your first steps toward proactive treatment and pain management. #1: There’s Power in Numbers First, know that you’re not alone. The community of people in the U.S. alone that share and...

• Hand and Wrist Arthritis Advancement: State-of-the-Art Therapeutic Modalities

  Introduction Arthritis of the hand and wrist is a common condition that affects many people and can range in severity from mild to debilitating. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage – the smooth, lubricating surface between the bones that make up a joint...

• Identify & Address Symptoms of Hip Arthritis With These 3 Tips

  In order to identify the symptoms of hip arthritis, you must first understand what arthritis is and how it impacts the body. The condition is characterized by joint inflammation, which causes swelling, stiffness and the most noticeable symptom: pain....

• Partial Knee Replacement

  what to take to help treat your pain. If you are experiencing more severe pain, your doctor will likely prescribe you a pain management medication. Once you’ve rested for a few days, it will be time to start sessions with a rehabilitation specialist....

• Five Signs You Should See a Joint Specialist

  Ideally, all of the parts of the human body would always function harmoniously. This harmony that allows you to walk, run, lift, bend, twist, and reach is not at the forefront of your mind when everything is working smoothly. However, when one body...

• Top FAQs Concerning Total Hip Replacement Recovery

  In this modern age of advanced orthopedic medicine, patients with severe hip arthritis no longer have to spend decades of their lives in pain. In a procedure, appropriately and simply titled “hip replacement,” surgeons are able to remove defective...

• Hip Replacement Recovery

  Patients are encouraged to start moving as soon as possible after surgery to prevent blood clots and promote healing. Pain management begins with medications administered intravenously and transitions to oral medications as needed. 2. Physical Therapy...

• What to Expect after Hip or Knee Replacement

  As a surgeon, I continue to be surprised by the number of patients who, after recovering from a knee or hip replacement, tell me that they chose not to consider a hip or knee replacement for a long time because they just didn’t know what to expect....