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• Meniscal Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for Ridgewood Area Patients

  Everything You Need to Know About a Meniscal Tear and How to Treat It The moment an injury strikes on the court, field, trail, or rink, you’ll want to be prepared. Understanding how your body works when you exercise and which sports injuries you are...

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Provides Local Relief for Patients with Hip Arthritis Near Delaware

  If you or someone you love is suffering from arthritis, you should make an effort to be fully informed, and to establish a support network. For those with hip arthritis near Delaware, the team at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute can help. To get started,...

• Facts for Patients that Have a Meniscal Tear in Newtown Square

  Stability during activity is something that individuals take for granted until it is compromised. The systems in the knee provide seamless support for the body’s movement. Jumping, shuffling, darting, running—these actions impact the knee’s structural...

• Help For Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis Near Delaware County

  Do you, or does someone you love, suffer from inflammatory arthritis near Delaware County? If so, you are probably all too well aware of the symptoms of this condition. From morning stiffness and swelling in the joints to painful movement, this...

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• Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  Shoulder arthritis may occur in a number of different forms, including primary osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory arthritis), post-traumatic arthritis (arthritis that occurs after a prior injury, such as a...

• 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...

• 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...

• Sciatica Treatment

  What is Sciatica or Sciatic Nerve Pain? Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, or tingling in the posterior (back) aspect of the leg. At times, sciatica pain can even radiate into the foot and toes. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that originates in the...

• Advanced Treatments & Rehabilitation Approaches for Treating Scoliosis

  Introduction Scoliosis is a benign three-dimensional deformity of the spine that affects between 2%-4% of the pediatric population. The most affected age group is adolescence, representing 90% of cases diagnosed in children. Girls are more commonly...

• 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...

• Shoulder & Elbow Injuries

  Everytime you reach, bend, flex, or rotate your arms, you are actively using your shoulder and elbow joints. These simple motions are essential for a wide range of routine movements and activities. With that in mind, an injury to the shoulder or elbow...

• Notice of Privacy Practices

  THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Introduction. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is required by both federal and state law to limit...

• Primary Causes of Sports Related Injuries

  Sports related injuries can develop from both lack of proper preparation or rest and accidental forces of impact. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute sees and treats injuries in varying severity in both cases. The causes of sports related injuries can...

• Non-Surgical Options: Sports Related Conditions

  At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute our goal is to return the injured athlete to their beloved sport as soon as possible. Thankfully, many injuries can be healed through the use of non-surgical methods, decreasing the amount of time required to stay away...

• Start Your Year with Non-Operative Orthopedic Treatment

  Injuries to bones, muscles and joints happen for a variety of reasons, such as sports injuries, falls, accidents and simple wear and tear as our bodies age. Just as the reasons for injuries may vary, so too do available treatment options — and...

• Hip Pain: Common Causes and Treatment Options

  The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the human body. It allows us to sit, stand, walk, and run - to move our bodies in general. It allows for a large range of motion, which unfortunately, can also lead to many injuries. Discover all you...

• Common Conditions Treated with Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery

  Minimally Invasive Hand Surgeries: A New Era in Healing When it comes to hand and wrist conditions, many people typically think of traditional, open surgeries with long incisions that come with longer recovery times and significant downtime. However,...

• The Role of 3D-Printed Splints in Hand Injury Treatment

  Challenges in Treating Hand Injuries Injuries to the hand are often quite challenging to treat, given that the function of our hands is imperative to almost all activities and movements. Acute injuries have better prognoses than chronic or untreated...

• Detailed Exploration of Radiofrequency Ablation

  What is medial branch radiofrequency ablation? A medial branch radiofrequency ablation procedure (also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or a rhizotomy) is a non-surgical, outpatient, minimally invasive pain management procedure that can greatly...