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• Shailen G. Woods, MD

  specialist. She completed both her residency program and her fellowship training in Musculoskeletal, Sports and Spine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Woods previously served as the Program Director for ACGME PMR Sports Medicine...

• Yan Gu, MD, PhD

  Center in Philadelphia, PA, where he served as chief resident. He completed an ACGME Accredited Interventional Spine and Pain fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians in Newark, DE. Prior to...

• Alyson F. Axelrod, DO

  Dr. Alyson Axelrod is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and specializes in non-surgical management of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. She is fellowship trained in spine, sports and musculoskeletal medicine and provides...

• I. David Kaye, MD

  Dr. Kaye is an ABOS board-certified, fellowship trained spine surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY,...

• Spinal Injury Facts and Treatments

  of spinal injuries--as well as essential information about diagnosis, non-operative treatments, and surgical solutions. The spine is critical to healthy skeletal and muscular structure and function. Unfortunately, spinal injuries are much more common...

• Discover What Sets Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Doctors in Westwood Apart

  Jersey, experts on hip and knee replacement surgery, among a host of other specializations, including: Shoulder and Elbow, Spine, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist, and more. Each specialist sees many patients every year and integrates the newest treatment...

• Effective Treatments for Cervical Herniated Discs

  herniated disc occurs over time as a result of wear and tear. In fact, a herniated disc can happen in any part of the spine, which has three main segments (top to bottom): cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. If you’re suffering from sudden neck pain, don’t...

• Spinal News International Q&A – Dr. Alex Vaccaro

  Dr. Alex Vaccaro is the immediate past president of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) and a member representative for AO Spine. He talks to Spinal News International about his career in spine care, how the field has changed since he began...

• Rothman Orthopaedics in New York Opens Flagship Office in Manhattan

  subway lines, this state-of-the art space will treat all orthopaedic issues—both non-operatively and surgically—for the spine, hip & knee, hand & wrist, foot & ankle as well as sports medicine. “This office opening represents another significant...

• Donel A. Sequea, MD, PhD

  in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Medicine. He specializes in non-surgical management of the spine and musculoskeletal disorders including the cervical spine. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan...

• Detailed Exploration of Radiofrequency Ablation

  lesion at the site of small nerve branches called medial branches. These medial branches supply the facet joints in the spine and ablating them interrupts their ability to transmit a signal from painful arthritic spinal joints to the spinal cord and...

• Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment

  lesion at the site of small nerve branches called medial branches. These medial branches supply the facet joints in the spine and ablating them interrupts their ability to transmit a signal from painful arthritic spinal joints to the spinal cord and...

• 3 Things You Need to Know About Spinal Fusion Recovery

  may become necessary when a spinal abnormality, such as a herniated disc, is creating pressure on the nerves exiting the spine, resulting in severe, debilitating pain for the patient. In many cases, if the patient seeks medical attention at the onset of...

• The 3 Primary Benefits of Anterior Cervical Fusion in New Jersey

  from the arm or neck pain, weakness or numbness that is often associated with a pinched nerve or herniated disc in the spine, a decompression and fusion surgery may be the ideal solution. When considering anterior cervical fusion in New Jersey,...

• Alleviating Sciatica Pain & Discomfort

  back, extends through the hips and buttocks, and travels down each leg. Sciatica commonly arises when a nerve root in the spine is compressed or irritated, often due to factors such as a herniated disk, a bone spur on the spine, or spinal stenosis...

• Spinal Cord Injuries

  unstable. The most common causes of serious spinal cord injury occur following trauma. In this situation, the bones of the spine may fracture or the discs may be dislodged leading to trauma to the delicate spinal cord that is surrounded by the bone and...

• Conservative Approach to Back Pain Often the Best

  When it comes to spine surgery, sometimes the best option is... no surgery at all. "There are a number of options we will try first before operating on a patient who has back pain," says Todd Albert, MD, a spine surgeon and the President of the Rothman...

• Causes and Solutions: Answering Your Questions About Neck Soreness

  with neck soreness. But first, let’s take a step backward and become a little more familiar with the anatomy of the human spine. What is the Neck? When patients complain of neck pain, they are technically referring to a problem with their cervical...

• Common Questions About Spinal Fusion Surgery in Philadelphia

  to the bones Weakness or instability caused by infections or tumors Spondylolisthesis Abnormal curvatures Arthritis of the spine You may be looking for information on surgical procedures and treatments for one of these conditions. Fortunately, there are...

• The Lower Back Pain Philadelphia Area Patients Complain of Most

  Rather than missing work and suffering with debilitating back pain, call Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to find out how our spine specialists can help. When it comes to the lumbar portion of your spine, pain can be either acute or chronic. Depending on...