Elbow bursitis, also called?olecranon bursitis, causes fluid to collect in a sac that lies behind the elbow, called the?olecranon bursa. People may notice elbow bursitis as a squishy lump on the back of their elbow. Often this seemingly appears out of nowhere, or they may remember something that led to the onset of their symptoms….
This Podcast is presented by?Optimum Nutrition?Gold Standard Fit 40 For Athletes Over 40. ?Filling in for Dr. Brian Cole,?Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph?from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics ?submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. If you have a question to be addressed on an upcoming show, please?click here?to submit your question….
Podcast with Steve and Dr. Cole discussing the plethora of NFL quarterback injuries, including Nick Foles, Ben Roethlisberger, and Drew Brees. They discuss the incidence of Tommy John injury in football versus baseball, clavicle fractures, and ligament injuries of the thumb. Finally, Dr. Cole talks about his experience in managing ACL tears in young athletes….
Podcast with Steve Kashul and guest co-host Dr. Nik Verma discussing the status of the White Sox and current pitcher injuries. Dr. Verma explains the uses of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and how it might be used to treat inflammatory injuries in throwers who were thought to need Tommy John surgery. A graduate of the…
Podcast discussing the technology for bio-mechanics assessment of the shoulder and elbow and how this technology can improve throwing skills and help prevent future injury through specialized return to play throwing programs. With Brittany Dowling, Director of Biomechanics from Midwest Orthopedics at Rush?joining co-hosts Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul. Brittany Dowling received her masters…
Podcast with?Dave Heidloff, athletic trainer and manager of sports performance for Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, joining Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss the Overhead Functional Sports Assessment Program at the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Oak Brook Performance Center. Find Dr. Cole’s Return to Throwing rehab protocols here. Dave Heidloff has spent his career…
Podcast with Dr. Ellen Shanley from ATI Physical Therapy joining Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss the difference in MLB Draft strategies between teams that draft high school pitchers versus college pitchers. They also discuss how teams analyze injury history, and what high school athletes and parents can do now to promote long-term…
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Gradual breakdown of articular cartilage and bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis is typically caused by wear and tear and worsens over time. It most often occurs in individuals over the age of 50 but can be present in younger patients. Individuals with osteoarthritis may experience pain, swelling, stiffness and/or limited range…
How Doctors Diagnose and Treat the “Funny Bone” The ulnar nerve is one of the major nerves of the upper extremity. Nerves are structures that allow information to travel from the brain to the periphery of your body, and nerves can also send messages back to the brain. Nerves in the upper extremity carry important…
Golfers who play on a regular basis are bound to experience injuries from time to time. One common condition among golfers is medial epicondylitis, a form of tendonitis commonly referred to as golfer’s elbow. Symptoms include tenderness and occasional sharp pains on the inside of the elbow, caused by inflammation or tiny tears in tendons…
Patrick Pauley from Athletico Physical Therapy talks with Steve and Dr. Cole about the unique characteristics of the Overhead Athlete, types of overhead throwing injuries; causes, prevention and treatment. There’s more to throwing than just the motion of your arm. There’s actually a whole science dedicated to it-and Athletico offers a comprehensive approach. Our team…
Thoughts on Dr. PALETTA’s PRIMARY REPAIR ON ELBOW vs Tommy John Surgery; Overuse injuries during the conference tournaments that occur right before the NCAA tournament; Glucosamine-Chondroitin for aching joints. This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.?Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph?is sitting in for?Dr. Brian Cole?from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush…