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• Volunteering: One Surgeon's Dedication and Enthusiasm

  Grateful for all the support he has received throughout his education and training, Asif M. Ilyas, M.D., FACS, an orthopedic surgeon and program director of the Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...

• FAQS on Total Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery

  If you’ve been struggling with pain and instability in your knees, your physician may have already talked with you about the benefits of having a total knee replacement procedure. While conservative treatment options are always preferred over a...

• America’s Doctor for America’s Pastime: Rothman Orthopaedic Surgeon Serves for USA Men’s Baseball Team in 2020 Olympic Games

  As the world prepares to tune into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from our living rooms, our own Dr. Daryl C. Osbahr, Managing Director and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics - Florida, will be headed to Japan as the official physician of...

• UCL Repair Revolution: Advancing Care for Throwing Athletes

  Introduction Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are becoming increasingly prevalent among young athletes, particularly in throwing sports such as baseball. These injuries can severely impact a player’s ability to throw with velocity and...

• Melissa, Knee Cap Replacement

  My story begins at a young age. I was on the high school track and field team and was throwing Javelin at practice when I had a patellar subluxation. PT gave some relief, but it was not a permanent fix. I battled knee issues all throughout my college...

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Exploring the Latest Techniques and Outcomes

  Introduction to Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Orthopedic joint surgery that is performed in a minimally invasive fashion with a small camera and instruments is known as arthroscopic surgery. This term originates from the fact that the procedures are...

• Catherine - Total Hip Arthroplasty

  As a 26- year cancer survivor of Synovial Sarcoma, diagnosed at the age of 8 years, I possess quite an extensive medical history for a young adult. Since the age of 8, I had various orthopedic issues that were related to my cancer surgery and...

• Common Questions About Recovery from Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  Recovery from anterior cervical fusion surgery can take several months, and it is easier for some patients than for others. This depends on a variety of factors, including the extent of the abnormalities causing spinal compression, the age and activity...

• When to Consider Surgery for Joint Pain

  Many times, when patients experience hip and/or knee pain, they don’t know where to turn. I have heard patients express reluctance to seek care because they are worried that a provider will only recommend surgery to address their problem. While many...

• Total Knee Replacement Procedure

  If you are suffering from pain or stiffness in either of your knee joints, whether this is due to an injury, a degenerative disorder, or normal aging processes, perhaps you are considering a variety of treatment options. For many patients, relief from...

• Rothman and HealthWorks Academies Partner with Philadelphia City Rowing for Career Education Panels

  Over the last six months, Rothman’s marketing team worked alongside HealthWorks Academies to develop a series of panels for high school student athletes that are part of Philadelphia City Rowing, showcasing the different career opportunities in the...

• Advanced Treatments & Rehabilitation Approaches for Treating Scoliosis

  Introduction Scoliosis is a benign three-dimensional deformity of the spine that affects between 2%-4% of the pediatric population. The most affected age group is adolescence, representing 90% of cases diagnosed in children. Girls are more commonly...

• Riddle Hospital

  Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is Delaware County’s premier orthopedic practice. Rothman values the partnership it has with Riddle Hospital and all of Main Line Health System, allowing local residents to have access to great orthopaedic care close to...

• Benefits of Acupuncture in Pain Management

  Introduction to Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient form of treatment for a variety of conditions and ailments. Acupuncture uses filiform or solid hair thin needles to meridian based pressure points to manage pain holistically. Their goal is to...

• Benefits of Acupuncture in Pain Management

  Introduction to Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient form of treatment for a variety of conditions and ailments. Acupuncture uses filiform or solid hair thin needles to meridian based pressure points to manage pain holistically. Their goal is to...

• Adult Reconstruction Fellowship (Philadelphia)

  About The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program is based at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, located in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The experience is well rounded, with ample exposure to the clinic and operating...

• Bone Morphogenetic Protein

  The process of building, healing and remodeling bone in humans is called osteoinduction. In the 1960s orthopaedic investigators discovered a family of substances in human blood and bones that stimulates the process of osteoinduction, they called these...

• Overuse Injuries In Young Baseball Players

  There has been a sharp increase in the incidence of shoulder and elbow injuries, especially in young baseball players. We are seeing these injuries in younger and younger patients which is an alarming trend. This has directly correlated to the increase...

• Game-Changing Therapies for Athlete Throwing Injuries

  In the dynamic world of sports medicine, where athletes continually push the boundaries of physical performance, the quest for cutting-edge treatments to address throwing injuries remains an ongoing pursuit. From professional baseball pitchers to...