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• The Top Sports Concussion Program in the Area

  No matter what the level of competition, a concussion obtained during play can be a major threat to an athlete’s health. In fact, concussions can have serious consequences in several different areas. Because concussions can cause such widespread and...

• Discover the Top Concussion Center Philadelphia Physicians Can Provide

  Concussions are a hot topic recently as advanced research and new findings have discovered their long-term, potential impact to the brain. In a country and culture where contact sports are essentially a way of life, the rate of sports-related...

• Discover the Top Concussion Program Philadelphia Has to Offer

  When you or someone you know sustains an injury to the head, or if an injury to the neck or chest causes indirect impact to the head, getting an examination to check for a concussion is an extremely important and time sensitive issue. Sports injuries,...

• Discover the Best Concussion Program Philadelphia Has to Offer

  When you experience an impact of direct force to the head, or force transmitted to the head via the neck or chest, this may result in a concussion. A brain injury which can have serious and detrimental effects on brain function and behavior. Injuries...

• Concussions and the High School Athletes

  The play is called, the players break from the huddle and the quarterback yells for the snap. Just moments later, that same quarterback, who happens to be your son - is laying flat on his back after being tackled by one of the opposing team’s biggest...

• Soccer and Concussions

  If you have children who play soccer, you’re probably familiar with the term “soccer mom,” which refers to the committed parent, who spends hours of their week driving kids back and forth to practices, hundreds of dollars purchasing uniforms and paying...

• Rothman's Top 5 Tips on Total Ankle Replacement Recovery

  If you’ve been struggling with chronic ankle pain due to injury or arthritis, your physician may have recommended total ankle replacement as a solution. This procedure replaces the damaged elements of the ankle joint with prosthetics in order to...

• An Orthopedic Hand Specialist Philadelphia Can Count On

  Many of us take our hands for granted. We use them to eat, type, play, work, and get dressed in the morning, but we rarely stop to consider that a single problem with one tendon, muscle, joint, or bone can result in our losing the ability to perform...

• 8 Important Facts About Soccer Concussions that You Probably Didn't Know

  If you have children who play soccer, you’re probably familiar with the term “soccer mom,” which refers to the committed parent, who spends hours of their week driving kids back and forth to practices, hundreds of dollars purchasing uniforms and paying...

• 1 More Reason to Worry About Your Teenager: The Dangers of High School Football Concussions

  The play is called, the players break from the huddle and the quarterback yells for the snap. Just moments later, that same quarterback, who happens to be your son - is laying flat on his back after being tackled by one of the opposing team’s biggest...

• How Do I Know If I Need Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery?

  Excessive or unnatural movement in the spinal column can result in significant pain and instability of the spinal vertebrae. In order to realign, strengthen and stabilize the spine, a decompression and fusion procedure may be recommended. This surgery...

• 4 Reasons Why Skateboarding Concussions Are a Bigger Threat Than You Thought

  When we think about children and concussions, we generally think about football. The standard concussion graphic usually involves a brain getting jostled around inside of a football helmet (presumably after another helmet has smashed into it). But as...

• Why There's Nothing "Tough" About Ice Hockey Concussions

  The brain is a delicate organ. The average female skull is only 7.1 millimeters thick, while an average male skull is a scant 6.5 millimeters thick. Yet somehow, we’re supposed to get ourselves and our kids through life without damaging the precious...

• FAQs: Total Shoulder Replacement

  What is a total shoulder replacement? Total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged ball and socket joint of the shoulder with artificial components. The artificial parts are made of metal and plastic, and they are designed...

• Do You Need Total Knee Replacement in New Jersey?

  Are you a resident of the Garden State, suffering from the debilitating pain of severe arthritis in your knees? Did you know that you don’t have to live with that pain because there’s a solution: Rothman Orthopaedic Institute! Our team is both...

• 4 Reasons Why Skateboarding Concussions Are a Bigger Threat Than You Thought

  When we think about children and concussions, we generally think about football. The standard concussion graphic usually involves a brain getting jostled around inside of a football helmet (presumably after another helmet has smashed into it). But as...

• FAQs About Recovery From Total Ankle Replacement

  If you have been suffering from ongoing pain and limited mobility from an ankle injury or arthritis, your doctor may suggest total ankle replacement surgery as an option. This procedure can significantly improve your ankle pain and maintain your...

• Treatment For Your Hip Labral Tear in South Jersey

  At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we understand the importance of having a strong and supportive hip joint. Whether you are walking downstairs, sitting down at a desk, playing a sport or dancing the night away, you depend upon your hip for activities...

• Stop Living With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

  If you or someone you love has been living with osteoarthritis knee pain, you are well aware of the significant effect this condition can have on your life. The pain, swelling, and stiffness, can become more than just a nuisance; over time, these...

• Do I Need Bilateral Total Knee Replacement?

  If your knee pain is debilitating, it’s time to check with an orthopaedic specialist about what treatment options are available for you. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need bilateral total knee replacement surgery?” take the self-assessment below to...