Arthritis and the Mature Athlete

Arthritis and the Mature Athlete –  Lessons within this Course:

Welcome Message: Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

Lesson 1: Biologics: Fact vs. Fiction

Faculty Member: Melody Hrubes, MD

Dr. Hrubes is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Sports Medicine and is the Director of our Primary Care Sports Division for the New York region.  She currently serves as the Medical Director for the Radio City Rockettes, as a team physician for the United States Soccer Federation and has previously worked with United States Gymnastics.  She has experience with broad-based musculoskeletal injuries with a particular interest in injury prevention and biomechanical rehabilitation in athletes, performing artists, endurance sports, and female athletes.

Dr. Hrubes treats patients at Rothman Orthopaedics locations in New York. Review Dr. Hrubes’ full biography, please click here.

Lesson 2: The Master Athlete: Hip Arthritis

Faculty Member: Daniel Smith, MD

Dr. Smith is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery.  He completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center and then pursued fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Smith has authored numerous publications and has presented at orthopaedic meetings both regionally and nationally.  He has a particular interest in navigation-assisted joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Smith treats patients at Rothman Orthopaedics locations in New York. Review Dr. Smith’s full biography, please click here.

Lesson 3: The Mature Athlete: Knee Arthritis

Faculty Member: Eric Grossman, MD

Dr. Eric Grossman is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in all facets of hip and knee joint replacement surgery including primary and revision total joint replacement.  He focuses on all aspects of hip surgery including traumatic fractures and has a particular interest in robotic-assisted procedures.  Dr. Grossman’s mission is to return patients to their active lifestyles as safely and quickly as possible. Dr. Grossman received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his internship and residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  He then pursued fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Grossman treats patients at Rothman Orthopaedics locations in New York. Review Dr. Grossman’s full biography, please click here.