Cartilage defects acquired through the wear and tear of everyday life ultimately contribute to osteoarthritis (OA)?the most common form of arthritis and a significant source
Category: MidwestOrtho
Summer Training Tips for the Chicago Marathon
?By Dr. Jeffrey Mjaanes Over 45,000 people will hit the ground running for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The course, which boasts four world
Back Injuries
The back is a vital component part of the human body, consisting of the bones and muscles which allow us to stand upright, walk and
Concussions
A concussion is considered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). More than 400,000 kids in the U.S. go to the emergency room every year with a
Wrist Fractures & Sprains
The wrist is the most complex joint in the body, consisting of many bones and ligaments that can be easily injured by sports-related incidents. The
Athlete of the Month: Competes after Hamstring Surgery
Ray Bell, 55, of River Forest, IL, is the owner of a Chicago area printing business, a husband of twenty-eight years, the father of two
PRP superior to HA for osteoarthritis of the knee
PRP may be superior to hyaluronic acid for improvement of pain, function in patients with OA LOS ANGELES ? Use of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma significantly
Hamstring Tendinopathy
Ask the Doctor I have not been able to run for 10 months and believe I am suffering from hamstring tendinopathy. The pain is on
Non-Joint replacement surgery for shoulder arthritis allowed return to mission work without pain
Hey Dr Cole, My name is Steve Troglio, you worked on my shoulder 4 years ago. At the time you did a procedure to give
Returning to Play after ACL Surgery
Claire Martin, an 18-year-old from Orland Park, has been playing volleyball for many years and recently joined the Vikings women’s volleyball team at Augustana College
49-year Old Former Athlete Regains Activity after Cartilage Allograft Surgery
If it wasn?t for Dr. Cole and his fabulous team ? Kyle, Natalie and Mukesh, I would not be where I am today. I am
ACL Injuries
What is an ACL? Simply put, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the bottom of the femur (thighbone) to the top of the tibia (shinbone).
