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• Top 10 FAQs About Swimming Concussions in Philadelphia

  In recent years, swimming concussions in Philadelphia and throughout the nation have been on the rise. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we want to help raise awareness and promote safe swimming by answering common questions that we hear about swimming...

• Safeguards Against Lacrosse Concussion

  Becoming knowledgeable about lacrosse concussions is the first step you need to take to ensure their prevention. To win possession of the ball during a faceoff at the centerline, lacrosse players channel the sum of their force, speed, and power to...

• Getting Serious About Sports-Related Heat Exhaustion in Fall Athletes

  Sports medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are committed to helping local athletes stay safe during preseason and avoid heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion. We think of watching football and soccer in the cool, crisp fall...

• Everything You Need to Know About Patellar Tendinitis

  Learn about patellar tendinitis prevention and treatment. Health experts around the world universally agree that physical activity is good for the body, but what do you do when it causes you pain? Knee pain, in particular, can be an impediment to...

• Treatment options for Osteoarthritis of the Hip

  What is Arthritis of the Hip? Arthritis in general is the inflammation of a joint marked by cartilage loss and structural changes to the joint. Cartilage is the white, smooth covering on the surface of the hip that allows pain free motion. As arthritis...

• 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...

• Herniated Cervical Disc Surgery

  Surgical procedures may be considered in the event that conservative therapy does not bring about sufficient improvement in symptoms (that is, pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the arms). Surgery should also be considered when there is...

• Playing in the Heat: an Athlete’s Guide to Understanding Exertional Heat Stroke

  Let’s talk about how to to identify the symptoms, treat the condition, and how to safely return to play if/when exertional heat stroke occurs. Our region has been warned: the intense heat wave that went into effect last week is continuing now for the...

• Sports Concussions

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a clinical partner in the Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center, in the Navy Yard. Visit this link for more information What happens to the brain during a concussion? When such an impact occurs, as from a blow, a...

• Ankle Sprains and Fractures

  Sprains An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle. Ligaments are bands of tissue, like rubber bands, that connect one bone to another and bind the joints together. In the ankle joint, ligaments provide stability by limiting...

• Closed Reduction (Shoulder)

  A shoulder dislocation may be treated at the scene of the injury, however, treatment at a hospital is a much safer option. If a trainer or experienced medical provider is nearby, then a shoulder dislocation can usually be easily reduced immediately...

• ImPACT Test: How It's Used To Determine Concussion Recovery

  Editor’s Note: Yesterday, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick failed his second concussion test of the week, meaning he has not been cleared to return to football activities. Robert Franks, D.O., takes a closer look at the testing used to make such...

• Top Concussion Program

  The Top Concussion Program in Your Local Area Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, a leading provider in orthopaedic care, has recently established the area’s top concussion program. The doctors in charge of this program are experts in providing...

• Concussion Guide

  Concussion, Don't Play With It Concussions are serious, especially in younger athletes whose brains haven't yet fully developed. And sustaining a second concussion before healing from the first - second-impact syndrome - can be fatal, or lead to severe...

• Rothman Sports Concussion Institute

  Recent advancements in sports medicine have everyone on the lookout for sports concussions. We know they’re serious injuries, but we don’t always know what signs to look for or how to properly address them when they occur. In the helpful infographic...

• Tips for Getting On the Road to Recovery From Spinal Fusion Surgery

  Among the various spinal conditions that may warrant a fusion surgery, Spondylolisthesis is perhaps the most common. While many patients’ pain is due to this degeneration of the spine that causes arthritis, a fusion surgery could be recommended to...

• Preventing Ice Hockey Concussions in Philadelphia

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute protects your athletes with comprehensive concussion prevention tips. If you or someone you love is an athlete at risk for ice hockey concussions in Philadelphia, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offers tips and support for...

• Caring For Basketball Concussions in Philadelphia

  Worried you have a concussion after a few rounds of basketball? Here’s what to do. Most people think of football when they think about athletic head injuries like concussions, but anyone who plays basketball knows that this very physical sport can also...

• Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: Recovery

  Don’t remain uninformed about what recovery from bilateral total knee arthroplasty requires. When an individual’s mobility is limited and routine activities are disrupted by knee pain, it is possible that nonsurgical treatment methods may not restore...

• Understanding and Treating Heat Injuries in Football Players

  Understanding heat injuries is key to preventing heat injuries in Football. Heat illness during football or other athletic practices or competitions is a leading cause of death and disability among U.S. high school athletes, yet heat-related illnesses...