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• Rothman Research Improving Patient Care

  According to Parvizi, research studies at Rothman cover nearly all areas of orthopaedics, including the hip, knee, spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, foot, ankle and sports injuries. Findings from these studies are used to improve patient care and...

• Introducing the Rothman Specialty Hospital in Bucks County

  orthopaedic care Joint replacement surgery, including hip and knee replacement Spinal surgery Foot and ankle procedures Shoulder and elbow procedures Hand and wrist procedures Sports medicine management Pain management Cyber Knife “The Rothman Specialty...

• Non-operative Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment

  In the majority of cases of tendonitis, nonoperative treatment can provide sufficient pain relief while improving the shoulder function. However, if a tear is a result of an acute injury and is associated with inability to raise the arm or weakness,...

• Rotator Cuff Surgery

  be performed, then a traditional open surgical incision is required. In some extreme cases, where arthritis has developed,shoulder replacement surgery may be required.

• Non-operative Labral Tear Treatment

  Initially, treatment may include: Icing - Packs of ice applied to the shoulder area for twenty to thirty minutes, three to four times a day should relieve inflammation and pain. Medication - Anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen, should also...

• Acromioplasty

  When shoulder surgery is prescribed, the surgical procedures used by physicians are intended to provide more room for the rotator cuff tendons. In this procedure, called subacromial decompression, the bone spurs that the tendon rubs against are simply...

• SLAP Lesion Tear Surgery

  out. The arthroscope and arthroscopic tools allow suture anchors to be placed in the bone and repair the labrum to the shoulder socket. This outpatient procedure requires a sling for upwards of 3 weeks and a progressive physical therapy program that may...

• Spinal Cord Injury Surgery

  low back). The majority of spinal fusions are performed to treat a pinched nerve in the neck that causes nerve pain in the shoulder and down the arm (often times know as cervical radiculopathy), or it may be performed in the low back when there is a...

• Non-operative Spinal Osteoarthritis (Spondylosis) Treatments

  traction device, or an exercise program may be prescribed to help relieve symptoms. Exercises may include neck and shoulder stretching, neck strengthening, and aerobic exercises. Gentle massages along with heat treatments and electrical stimulation may...

• Proximal Biceps Rupture Treatment

  and the administration of an anti-inflammatory medication (if your medical history allows their use). The upper arm and shoulder may turn "black and blue".

• Jack Abboudi, MD

  of orthopaedic residents and medical students. Dr. Abboudi has a special interest in disorders and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, including arthroscopy and microsurgery. He works closely with our on-site hand therapy service to provide...

• Newtown's First Patient

  new office because it is much closer to home. “Dr. Aland performed surgeries on both my knees some years ago so when my shoulder started to hurt I naturally came back to him, especially with him being right here in Newtown.” To schedule an appointment...

• Making Football Safer: Rules to protect defenseless players

  leapt to make a great catch and as he was turning in mid-air, just before his feet hit the ground the defender drilled his shoulder into the arm holding the ball. Davis dropped the ball and landed hard on his back. I quickly applauded this “textbook”...

• Spring Sports Preview: Baseball is just around the corner

  trunk is essential. These stretches should be slow, sustained, and non-ballistic. Special attention should be placed on shoulder internal rotation. 2) Balanced Strengthening– muscle strengthening with low weights and higher repetitions will aid strength...

• Weight lifter overcomes challenges, headed to world championship

  weight lifting enthusiast Lisa Mott of Linwood, NJ was devastated when doctors told her she would never lift again after a shoulder injury. That is, until she saw Dr. Sokalsky. Two years after surgery with Dr. Sokalsky, Lisa is a national weight lifting...

• Avoiding Golf Injuries This Season

  will increase flexibility and reduce the risk of muscle/tendon injuries. 2. Stretching should not be restricted to the shoulder and elbow. The legs and hips should also be included. Remember, golf involves a great deal of walking and the golf swing has...

• Most Widely Recognized Immediate Care Clinic

  the region’s top orthopedic experts. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute physicians are able to treat sprains, joint injuries, shoulder problems, spine injuries and more. They are specifically well-versed in the area of sports medicine,so if you are a local...

• Limerick Open House

  counties. The new office will see patients in several orthopaedic areas, including hip and knee, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

• What to Look for in Top Orthopedic Docs

  nerves and tendons, top orthopedic docs usually specialize in one of the following areas: Hip Knee Spine Sports Medicine Shoulder and Elbow Foot and Ankle Hand and Wrist Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Oncology Trauma & Orthopaedic...

• Preparing for Orthopedic Procedures: Tips for Managing the Night Before Surgery

  orthopedic care and a wide range of surgical procedure for patients suffering from knee, hip, spine, foot, hand, shoulder and elbow conditions. In fact, our team of world-renowned surgeons perform over 40,000 procedures each year! Over the years, we’ve...