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• Broken Collarbone

  A broken collarbone is a break in the clavicle, the bone in the upper chest that connects the breastbone to the shoulder blade. Such breaks are relatively common, especially in babies, adolescents, and athletes. The clavicle can break a few different...

• Posterior Labral Injuries

  The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The top of the humerus (arm bone) forms the ball, which fits, into the socket of the scapula (shoulder blade). The joint is held together with fibrous tissue that surrounds the socket. This is called the labrum....

• Four Types of Rotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms and Treatment Options

  Learn about the types of rotator cuff tears and how they can be effectively treated. If you have experienced any form of shoulder pain, you have likely heard about rotator cuff injuries and the discomfort and complications they can cause. The shoulder...

• Three Common Injuries From Falling on Ice and How to Treat Them

  or complex breaks, surgery may be required to correctly position and stabilize damaged bones. Rotator Cuff Injuries and Shoulder Separation If a slip on the ice results in a hard landing on the shoulder rather than the hands, a shoulder injury may occur...

• Mark D. Lazarus, MD

  scheduling. To book an appointment please call our office directly. Dr. Lazarus is a fellowship trained, board certified shoulder and elbow surgeon. He previously served as Division Chief of The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Shoulder and Elbow Service....

• Joseph A. Abboud, MD

  Dr. Abboud is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and specializes in the treatment of patients with shoulder and elbow disorders. He is an internationally recognized authority on the treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders. He is a Professor of...

• Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD, becomes president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  service, after serving as a vice president of the Academy for the previous two years. Dr. Williams is a member of the Shoulder and Elbow Center at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and the John M. Fenlin, Jr., MD, Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery...

• Preventing and Treating 3 Common Ice Hockey Injuries

  is at risk for ice hockey injuries, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute’s strategies for three common conditions below can help. Shoulder Separation/Dislocation A separated shoulder occurs when the ligaments connecting your collarbone to your shoulder blade...

• Equipment Fitting Guidelines

  the tip of the nose and the face mask The ear holes of the helmet should line up with the athlete’s ear canals Football Shoulder Pad Fitting Measure the width of the shoulders to determine the size of the pad The inside shoulder pad should cover the tip...

• Seven Ways to Prevent Softball Pitcher Injuries

  that pitchers tend to suffer is different. The windmill motion of pitching puts unique demands on the player’s back, neck, shoulder, forearm, and wrist. Thus, many softball pitcher injuries are caused by overuse such as: shoulder tendonitis, back or...

• Seven Ways to Prevent Softball Pitcher Injuries

  that pitchers tend to suffer is different. The windmill motion of pitching puts unique demands on the player’s back, neck, shoulder, forearm, and wrist. Thus, many softball pitcher injuries are caused by overuse such as: shoulder tendonitis, back or...

• Broken Collarbone Risks for Mountain Bikers

  the Trails A broken collarbone is a break in the clavicle, the bone in the upper chest that connects the breastbone to the shoulder blade. Although Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Shoulder and Elbow specialties offer the best orthopaedic care, it is best...

• Rotator Cuff Tears - Diagnosis, Treatments, and Procedures

  treatment options. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff are 4 muscles that surround the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. They are important in the daily use of our arm by stabilizing the joint, helping to elevate the arm, and help you to...

• Proximal Biceps Rupture

  The biceps brachii is a muscle located on the front of the upper arm. It has two attachments at the shoulder. The short head attaches to the corocoid process of the scapula or shoulder blade and the long head attaches to the top of the glenoid or...

• Acromioplasty

  thus reducing friction to those tendons which in turn allows the tendons to glide normally. If pain and disability of the shoulder persist, despite nonoperative treatment, this type of surgery may then be recommended. During the procedure any bone spurs...

• Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

  cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that wrap around to form a “cuff” over the upper end of the arm at the shoulder. The rotator cuff helps guide the shoulder through many motions by allowing lift and rotation to the arm while stabilizing...

• Overuse Injuries In Young Baseball Players

  There has been a sharp increase in the incidence of shoulder and elbow injuries, especially in young baseball players. We are seeing these injuries in younger and younger patients which is an alarming trend. This has directly correlated to the increase...

• Shyam Brahmabhatt, MD

  Dr. Shyam Brahmabhatt is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip as well as knee and shoulder replacement surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, followed by...

• Rotator Cuff Injury: Treatment & Risks

  cuff injury, it is important to also understand the details of the injury itself. The rotator cuff is located at the shoulder joint, comprised of four muscles and their tendons. The muscles and tendons wrap around forming a “cuff” at the upper end of...

• Prevent, Identify & Treat Common Volleyball Injuries With These 3 Steps

  some of themost frequent injuries sustained by volleyball players, it’s helpful to think of them in four major categories: shoulder, knee, ankle, and finger. Use the links in the content below to learn more specifics about certain conditions. Common...