How to Start Reclaiming Your Mobility When Facing Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
For many shrugging off joint pain was normal, until the moment that it wasn’t. It probably crept up slowly and only later felt urgent. This is the common experience of others like yourself that are facing osteoarthritis knee pain. The primary...
Patty, Total Knee Replacement
Hello, my name is Patty. In 1988, I was injured in a skiing accident, which left me with having to get an ACL replacement on my right knee. The surgery was a success, but over the years, everything around the ACL started to fail. I've had numerous...
What Is Tommy John Surgery?
Tommy John Surgery 101: Everything You Need to Know “What is Tommy John surgery?” The Shoulder & Elbow and Sports Medicine specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute receive this question from athletes often. We decided to compile our physician’s...
Common Hand Injuries in Football
The arrival of fall marks the return of football season. Despite growing awareness of football-related injuries, conditions of the hand and wrist are often overlooked. While some injuries can allow for early return to play, others require time to heal,...
Helpful Tips for Knee Replacement Patients Delayed by COVID-19
Knee pain can be debilitating. Many patients who would otherwise be gearing up for surgery are now home. All elective surgery has been postponed by state governors. Although knee replacement is considered an important procedure to resolve the pain of...
Rothman Orthopaedics Relocates to Brand New, State-of-the-Art Office Location in Hamilton, NJ.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, an internationally-recognized leader in orthopaedic care, announces the relocation to a brand new, conveniently located office in Hamilton Township, NJ on Monday, February 1, 2021. Located at 1079 Whitehorse Mercerville...
Rothman Orthopaedics Florida Opens First Office in Winter Park
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, an internationally recognized leader in orthopaedic care, this month opened its first, state-of-the art office in Central Florida. Located at 255 N. Lakemont Ave, Suite 207 in Winter Park, Rothman’s team of...
What to Do When You Break a Bone
Breaking a bone is a serious and scary situation that can happen to anyone in a number of different ways. The most common way a bone breaks is through a traumatic event like a car accident, a fall, or a sports-related injury; however, a broken bone can...
6 Most Common Knee Injuries
We may not realize it, but we rely on our knees for more than we think. Whether we’re running, walking up the stairs, or simply keeping our balance as we move from point A to point B, the knee is responsible for a lot of our simple motor functions. 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...
If you have skied for more than 30 years with only a bump here or a bruise there, you are indeed, fortunate. If your luck runs out on the slopes and you suffer a severe orthopedic injury, if you are fortunate, you go to Rothman Orthopaedic Institute...
FAQs of Tennis Elbow Treatment
Even people who don't play tennis can develop tennis elbow. In fact, anyone who repetitively performs certain arm motions can experience tennis elbow symptoms, including painters, cooks, and carpenters, among others. If you or someone you love is...
4 Most Common Basketball Injuries
Since its invention in 1891 by YMCA teacher Dr. James Naismith, the game of basketball has seen immense growth. From peach baskets on a small gym wall, to powerful dunks in front of millions of fans, the sport has rapidly changed from what it once was....
When is carpal tunnel syndrome bad enough for surgery?
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve at the junction of the hand and the wrist (i.e. a “pinched” nerve). It is the most common diagnosis that I see in the office as a hand surgeon. The nerve sits inside of a tight canal...
Robert, Anterior cervical decompression fusion surgery
On the morning of October 23, 2012 I awoke to a stiff neck, attributing this to sleeping the wrong way. I went out for my normal run that morning, but the stiff neck didn't improve. Over the next several weeks the stiff neck turned into neck pain, left...
Christopher, Rotator Cuff Tear
I'm a P.E. teacher and also have my own yoga business. I am the primary yoga teacher and spend time after school practicing yoga with high school sports teams, daycare facilities, middle school students and private lessons for adults. For about 5 years...
Gabriele - Proximal Hamstring Repair
In July 2016, believing I was still 29 and not 56, I was playing Frisbee after a rainstorm, slipped in the wet grass and fell into a very awkward split, followed by excruciating pain. I was told by the ER physicians that it was probably a hamstring...
I suffered chronic back pain off and on for years until one day I woke up and realized I could not walk. My left side (from my hip down) went completely numb. At the time I was only 32 years old. I will never forget that day and that terrible feeling...
Thomas - OCD Lesion Graft
In the spring of 2014, just after finishing a round of golf, I picked up my bag and felt a "catch" in my knee. By the time I got home, I could not straighten my leg, and there was quite a bit of swelling. My PCP sent me to a local orthopedic surgeon...
Rebecca - Total Shoulder Replacement and Bilateral Knee Replacement
My story started back in 1966 when I was hit twice by a drunk driver at a time when seat belts were optional. My head shattered the windshield, my knees smacked the dashboard and my body resulted to tons of bruises, contusions and swelling everywhere....
