Always cognizant of the value of research, Dr. Rothman served as the Editor-in-Chief and then Emeritus Editor of The Journal of Arthroplasty, the most widely read peer-reviewed journal dedicated to total joint replacement. He published more than 200 original research papers and over 15 orthopedic textbooks on spine and joint replacement surgery.
His dedication to advancing the quality of what was available to patients led to the development of the Accolade total hip system (now made by Stryker Corporation), which has become one of the most prominent and widely used hip systems in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Asia. The Stryker Accolade has been used in over 200,000 patients to date.
Dr. Rothman was also active in the development improvement of highly cross-linked polyethylene bearings including Crossfire and X3, as well as the continued development of the Trident shell.
He served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Thomas Jefferson University. Previously, he was on the Board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and was a trustee at the College of General Studies, University of Pennsylvaniaand the Brandywine Museum. He received the Sir John Charnley Award for outstanding service and achievement in total joint replacement, as well as the Frank Stinchfield Award from the Hip Society.
“We will always recall the memories of, and the time we spent with Dr. Rothman,” said Mike West, CEO of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. “Whether it was in the office, in the OR, at a restaurant, at an event, or on the golf course, we always felt lucky to be around himbecause his personality was so magnetic. He will truly be missed.”
Dick Rothman was a fan of the Rolling Stones, who famously said, “You can’t always get what you want…but if you trysometimes, well you just might find, you get what you need.”
A passionate calling, a warm family life, and more…it looks like Richard Rothman got it all.
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