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• Disability and FMLA Forms

  Disability and FMLA Forms Rothman Orthopaedics has partnered with Datavant and MediCopy Services for the completion of disability and FMLA paperwork. Click below on your state of residence to find instructions on how to submit your forms. Florida New...

• Kelly’s Story

  In 1982, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two. At the time, most people were not aware that children could get arthritis—in fact, the same holds true today! When I was younger, I was treated with baby aspirin for a while...

• Spinal Injury Facts and Treatments

  are much more common than many might assume. Even relatively minor injuries can have a lasting impact and cause serious disability, particularly in cases where the spinal cord becomes compressed or destabilized. For this reason, if you believe you or...

• Request Your Medical and Imaging Records

  you as quickly as possible. Please note progress notes are now available on the patient portal. Do not use this form for Disability/FMLA related requests. Instead go to our Disability and FMLA Forms page. Fees for Records Depending on the purpose of...

• Helping Hand - Dr. Ilyas's Visit to Pakistan

  Dr. Asif Ilyas, a Hand Surgeon and Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, sees thousands of patients a year, but for one week a year, all of his patients differ from those who see him regularly at our Bryn Mawr, Bensalem and...

• Total Ankle Replacement

  Otherwise know as "ankle arthroplasty," ankle replacement surgery is a technique that has developed in recent years in response to the need to effectively improve an ankle joint that has been severely damaged by injury or some form of arthritis. When...

• Bursitis/ Impingement surgery

  If pain and disability of the shoulder persist, despite nonoperative treatment, surgery may be considered. Surgery for bursitis or impingement surgery called a “subacromial decompression” involves removal of the inflamed bursal tissue over the rotator...

• Pelvic and acetabular fractures

  The pelvis is the central foundation of the skeleton. When injured, it can become a potential source of long-term disability, and may even be life threatening. Through advances in surgical treatment of pelvic injuries, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon has...

• Which Conditions Can a Westchester Knee Specialist Treat?

  as losing weight if necessary or avoiding high-impact activities. If arthritis is causing the patient extreme pain or disability, and is unable to be sufficiently treated with non-surgical methods, then the doctor may recommend surgery. Condition:...

• Knee Cartilage Injuries

  that sports medicine specialists treat and can occur in nearly 25-40% of athletes. These injuries can cause significant disability resulting in missed time from school, sports, and occupational activities. While the majority of injuries respond to an...

• Tips for Trail Runners near Princeton: How to Avoid a Sprained Ankle

  However, even if they’re common, that doesn’t mean they’re simple. Most athletes aren’t aware of the risk for long-term disability associated with ankle sprains, such as osteoarthritis. In fact, 70-80% of ankle arthritis can be traced back to an injury....

• How Technology Use Affects the Spine

  Back pain is the single leading cause of disability around the world. Nearly 65 million Americans have reported an episode of back-related pain in the 2018, and the number figures to grow in coming years. The back is a complex structure to understand,...

• What’s the best mattress and pillow for my spine?

  commonly recommend medium-firm mattresses as some studies have suggested that medium-firm mattresses improve pain and disability more than firm mattresses. A new mattress may also improve sleep compared with old mattresses > 10 years old. Among pillow...

• Common FAQs About Joint Arthritis

  particular joint. The presence of arthritis can disrupt the normal functions of the joint, eventually leading to pain and disability if not treated. What Are the Most Common Types of Joint Arthritis? As previously mentioned, arthritis takes many...

• Hip Pain: Common Causes and Treatment Options

  and physical therapy do not alleviate your pain, your doctor may suggest hip replacement surgery. The degree of pain and disability you have are certainly factors. While the majority of patients who receive hip surgery are between the ages of 50 and 80,...

• 17th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium

  with greatest care. Discrimination Policy: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to accessible and non-discrimination in all aspects of its...

• Understanding Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments

  arthritis affecting almost 60 million Americans. That’s about one-fifth of the population, making it the leading cause of disability across the country. What is Arthritis? Arthritis refers to inflammation or swelling of the synovial tissue and breakdown...

• 4th Annual NY Sports Medicine Symposium

  with greatest care. Discrimination Policy: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to accessible and non-discrimination in all aspects of its...

• My Bunion Hurts

  may not ever change or even progress. Every patient is different. So, if your bunion doesn’t cause you any pain or disability, then it is perfectly reasonable to manage this conservatively and wait to see a provider once you start to have discomfort. In...

• Effective Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion Strategies

  among 94 patients with spinal stenosis. Improvement was found in both groups, with a larger improvement in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at 1 year in the surgical group and a slight loss in gains at 2 year follow up. When is a fusion with screws and...