Elbow pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in sports medicine, yet it is frequently misunderstood. While the monikers “Tennis Elbow” and “Golfer’s Elbow” suggest these conditions are reserved for athletes on the court or the links, the reality is that they are repetitive stress injuries that can affect anyone performing consistent forearm…
Dr. Brian J. Cole MD, MBA breaks down the elbow-shoulder connection in baseball pitchers — explaining how shoulder fatigue leads to UCL tears, why arm slot changes signal injury risk, and what it takes to stay durable season after season.
UCL reconstruction, also known as Tommy John Surgery, repairs a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. The procedure aims to stabilize the elbow, reduce pain, and restore range of motion. Typically necessary for athletes in throwing sports, it involves replacing the torn ligament with a tendon from the patient’s body or a donor.
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…
A broken bone at any age can be a painful experience, but for post-menopausal women and senior men, it may signal more significant bone health issues. New research suggests that when the elderly break bones, even as the result of a fall or other trauma, fragile bones are often to blame and further evaluation of…
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, a game played by thousands of people every day. Professional tennis players put their bodies through rigorous exercise while training and even more so when they take to the court in a competitive match. The very nature of the game, with all the stopping…
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively that ice is beneficial to the healing process. So, what is the best way to help a pitcher’s arm recover after throwing? [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45295173″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false”…
While it is Americas favorite pastime, baseball is known for being a slower paced and long duration sport that can place strain on the body. Although this sport is typically low in intensity, it can lead to overuse injuries due to the repetitive motion of it. A pitcher can typically throw more than 100 pitches…
Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center talks with his co-host Steve Kashul about current injuries in MLB players: bone spurs in the elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome and other common injuries experienced by pitchers. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44105525″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”]
Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center talks with his co-host Steve Kashul about the causes, symptoms and treatment for shoulder injuries and bone bruises in young athletes. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=43938445″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”]
Dr. Nikhil Verma, Head Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox, Sports Medicine Specialist, and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush fills in for Dr. Cole for today’s podcast. Steve and Dr. Verma discuss why a PRP injection was used for the White Sox pitcher, Chris Sale, rather than an elbow procedure. Dr. Verma…
An elbow dislocation occurs when the upper arm and forearm get separated from their normal position. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) normally touches the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna). When an elbow dislocation occurs, these bones are separated from their normal alignment. Elbow dislocations are the second most common joint…