Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

ICYMI: Dr. Melody Hrubes and Dr. Meghan Bishop sat down with Broadway star Nik Walker, in partnership with Playbill to talk through what goes into treating a performance injury and what performers can do to stay healthy and stage-ready.

IT'S GAME DAY! Good luck to the Philadelphia 76ers as they kick off the season tonight against the Wizards. We know you'll make Philly proud. Rothman Orthopaedics is proud to be the exclusive orthopaedic partner and team physicians for the 76ers.

While this year's holiday season certainly looks different than most, we hope you get to celebrate with your loved ones, even if from afar. Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a safe, healthy New Year from the team at Rothman Orthopaedics!

Recent research performed at Rothman Orthopaedics by Dr. Jonas Matzon and Dr. Asif Ilyas, President of The Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education, finds that Tylenol and ibuprofen are as effective as oxycodone for the management of pain after certain hand surgeries. Read more on these findings https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30810754/

There's a good chance many of us will experience the winter weather today, likely clearing snow after last night's storm. Dr. Daniel Seigerman, hand and wrist surgeon, shares a few quick tips to avoid injuries check them out before firing up that snowblower!

See you soon, Manhattan! We're excited to announce our Rothman Orthopaedics Madison Avenue location is coming soon. Stay tuned!

Due to inclement weather, some of our office and urgent care locations will be closing early Wednesday, 12/16 and will experience a delayed opening Thursday, 12/17. Patients with affected appointments will be contacted directly to reschedule. We apologize for any inconvenience! Urgent Care Location Closings (12/16):... - Abington, PA: 4:00 PM - Limerick, PA: 3:30 PM For additional office closings, please visit https://rothmanortho.com/landing/inclement-weather-status. This page will be updated as more closings occur.

This afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers announced their new President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey. Welcome to Philly, Daryl you've heard right!

Hey Philly, our Center City office will now offer extended evening hours every Monday to conveniently fit with your busy schedule. To get scheduled, call 800-321-9999.

Our hearts are full as a few of our physicians, partners, patients, and friends reminisce on proud moments and give thanks for their care over the decades. You are all the reason why we do what we do.

Degenerative Joint Disease or it's more common name, arthritis is a disabling disease that can happen to anyone, mostly due to the wear and tear on joints over time. While there is no definite way to prevent arthritis, there are ways to decrease your risk of development by understanding what it is and recognizing symptoms.

Calling all ATCs, PTs/OTs and sports medicine professionals! We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual New York Sports Medicine Symposium on Thursday, October 29th from 8 AM - 1 PM EST. This event will take place virtually and will feature a variety of topics covered by our Rothman New York Physicians, including ACL Rehab, Scapular Biomechanics, Lower Back Pain in Athletes and more. This event will take place virtually and will feature a variety of topics covered by our R...othman New York Physicians, including ACL Rehab, Scapular Biomechanics, Lower Back Pain in Athletes, and more. To register go to - https://rothmanacademy.ebpcentral.com//2nd-annual-sports-/

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the Rothman Virtual 5.0k November 12th-15th! Today is the last day to register, so run over to rothmanortho.com/VR5K to sign up. All proceeds go to The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, a nonprofit that works to ensure all of Philadelphia's children have equal access to high-quality, sports-based youth development programs.

Today we celebrate our Medical Assistants and all of their hard work, dedication, and support, especially this year amidst the COVID-19 crisis. We appreciate you working alongside our physicians as a crucial part of the team and providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. We are so grateful for you today and every day! #NationalMedicalAssistantsDay

Today we observe #WorldOsteoporosisDay to raise awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability however, this condition can be prevented if action is taken early! If you are concerned you may be at risk or are experiencing symptoms, schedule time to speak with our experts.

We're proud to announce the addition of Dr. Alfredo Arrojas, total joint reconstruction surgeon, to our Rothman Florida team. We are confident that Dr. Arrojas' strong passion for high-level care, plus his commitment to evidence-based medicine will not only be a natural fit for our Rothman Orthopaedics model but also help to lead our expansion into the Orlando market. Learn more about Dr. Arrojas by visiting https://bit.ly/2Tdj3sC. | AdventHealth Orlando

Marathon season may look a little different, but you can still safely and virtually participate in races! Head to rothmanortho.com/VR5K to sign up for the Rothman 5.0k happening November 12th-15th. We encourage you to run or walk from anywhere and help support the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative.