Rothman Institute

While laser spine surgery has been around for a long time, recently it has been getting more attention. Dr. Kris Radcliff, Orthopedic Surgeon with the Rothman Institute, explains that the role of lasers in spinal surgery,

Wrist fractures are among the most common orthopaedic injuries in the Unites States.Typical symptoms include severe pain, usually intensifying with use, swelling, tenderness, bruising, deformity and numbness or stiffness in the hand. Dr. Kevin Lutsky of the Rothman Institute explains.

Cervical disc replacement involves the removal of a diseased cervical disc and replacing it with a new one. This procedure can provide more range of motion than traditional neck fusion.

If you have been experiencing any numbness or tingling in your wrist, or even maybe even losing range of motion in your wrist or waking up in the middle of the night to shake out your wrists and hardly getting any sleep at all then start looking into treatment options. Then, discuss with your doctor what type of treatment would be the best for you.

The spine is incredibly complex, an injury or degeneration in different areas of the spine can present symptoms in various other parts of the body, such as the neck, back arms, and/or legs.

There are many reasons for neck pain -  improper posture, injuries to cervical disc disease, or just normal wear and tear of the aging process. While many conditions respond well to nonoperative treatments, some cases may require surgery for cervical artificial disc replacement.

Osteoporosis, a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of fracture, is the most common reason for a broken bones among older adults. Bones that commonly break include the back bones, the bones of the forearm, and the hip. Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms...

Physical activity is important throughout our lives and can keep us feeling and looking young. But as we get older our bodies slow down and we are more prone to injuries. I personally have had shoulder surgery from making one too many serves on the tennis court!

If you need to get surgery on your knee, it is good to know the latest procedures make recovery quicker and easier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbAHF0eLSqs If you have hip pain, you could be a candidate for hip replacement surgery.  A new computerized technology means less recovery time.  Dr.Fabio Orozco, Orthopedic Surgeon from The Rothman Institute in Egg Harbor Township explains...