It is common to experience some leg pain at at some point if you exercise frequently or if you notice aches and pains as a result of aging. There are three types of leg pain: Musculoskeletal pain. This is the most common and is related to your muscles or skeletal system and can be experienced…
High Blood Pressure is one of the most common modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke in women. Approximately one in two adult women in the U.S. has elevated blood pressure (>120/80). Physical activity can help to prevent and control blood pressure by strengthening the heart, contributing to a healthy weight, and reducing stress….
Everything you need to know about shoulder pain Shoulder pain has many different causes and treatments. It isn’t easy to know the difference between different types of shoulder pain, like a frozen shoulder, shoulder blade pain, or symptoms of a rotator cuff tear. This is why you need to get medical attention if you have…
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. Interview with Fred Smith, the CEO and Founder of BandGrip, to explain what BandGrip is and how it can be used during surgery. Fred tells…
Findings Prove Time Savings for Surgeons, Strengthen Hope in Wound Infection Reduction for Orthopedic Patients New research published in the February issue of Journal of Wound Care(JWC) concludes the unique micro-anchor skin closure device known as BandGrip is more than five times faster in closing orthopedic incisions compared to traditional sutures. Surgeons have long believed…
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…
At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, we love ski and snowboard season, but professionally, it can be a very busy time. We treat many snow sport-related injuries such as shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff tear, collarbone fracture, ACL, MCL, and meniscal tears, wrist fracture, back injury, and concussion. Typically, our patients are able to return to their…
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant that offers an alternative to traditional ACL reconstruction has received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the first approval for an ACL tear treatment in more than 30 years, the agency announced yesterday. The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) Implant received approval under the De Novo premarket…
Know when it’s time to call your doctor The bicep muscle is one of the most important muscles for your upper body strength. An injury to this hardworking muscle can make day-to-day tasks difficult. There are two places where the bicep muscle connects: the shoulder and the elbow. In your shoulder, tendons connect your bicep…
Dr. Alex Bendersky, Director of Rehabilitation at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, explains the focus on Orthopedics for Ivy Rehab. He explains a high vs. low value physical therapy session, and the importance of patient compliance after procedures. Visit https://www.ivyrehab.com/ to learn more. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=43625306″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true”…
By: Kristina Miller Posted:Feb 24, 2021 / 01:34 PM CST/Updated:Feb 24, 2021 / 02:19 PM CSTBrian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A. Sports Medicine Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush https://www.rushortho.com/ https://www.briancolemd.com/