Orthopedic surgeon explains treatments for Olympians, and us By Kevin McKeough for Midwesto Orthopaedics at Rush The 2016 Summer Olympics have included legend-making performances by athletes such as Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles. They also have included devastating injuries: French gymnast Samir Ait Said suffered a gruesome broken leg early in the games; crashes by…
Doctors say more and more athletes are in need of Tommy John surgery for elbow injuries, a procedure previously reserved for professionals. Tony Cantelo, a high school senior, was told he needed Tommy John surgery 11 months ago. Specialists from Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH University Medical Center are concerned about what they called an explosion…
Each year, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, and more than 20 percent arise due to sports and recreational activities. More than 300,000 head injuries result from football, with ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, and soccer, also seeing a high incidence of concussion. In fact, the Center…
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is pleased to announce its ranking as the fifth-best program in the nation for orthopedic surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The latest ranking builds upon MOR’s 6th place position nationally in 2021 and demonstrates a continued commitment to excellence in quality of care and patient outcomes. The 2022 ranking…
By Dr. Jourdan Cancienne The knee is one of the most complex and commonly injured joints in the body. The knee joint is made up of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (knee cap). he meniscus lies between the femur and tibia, and protects the articular cartilage that lines the ends of…
Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH, Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, recently presented a TEDx talk on the topic of concussions. Dr. Pieorth is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist who has spent her career dedicated to the assessment and treatment of individuals who suffer concussions. She works with individuals ranging from children to…
A lifelong athlete, Dan DeCarlo, 59, of North Aurora, was no stranger to aches and pains. In 6th grade, he started weight training and then went on to excel in multiple sports, including football, wrestling, baseball, and hockey. Over time, his shoulder hurt but he continued doing the activities he loved. As a professional electrician,…
Protein supplements are no longer used solely by body builders, fitness models, and gym rats. Active adults over 40 are also realizing their benefits. Science shows that adding a supplement, such as whey protein, to the diet can enhance workout success. Drinking a protein supplement following a workout can help older, active adults maintain and…
In this episode, we discuss the treatment of rotator cuff tears with sports medicine and shoulder surgeon Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Verma is the lead investigator in a clinical study focused on the first balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs). [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46505974″ width=”100%”…
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Why Variety In Sports is Essential For Kids Are you hoping your son will be the next LeBron James or Clayton Kershaw? Does your daughter aspire to lead the WNBA in scoring or play goalie for the U.S. women’s soccer team? While many kids dream of becoming a professional or Olympic athlete, there may be…