Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It provides a smooth gliding surface for joints and acts as a cushion between bones. Cartilage can break down due to overuse or injury. This can lead to pain and swelling and problems with your joint. Your…
CHICAGO (CBS)?? The NBA’s return to play in a bubble at Disney Complex in Orlando includes giving players the option to wear a smart ring that is said to predict COVID-19 symptoms up to three days in advance. With the WNBA and MLS also set to come back in Florida next month and hockey working…
New high definition update of our Torn ACL Reconstruction ? Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft?animation. This updated animation describes the bone-patellar tendon-bone graft harvest and ACL reconstruction procedure, associated risks, recovery, and more! Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that are crucial to the stability of your knee….
It’s common to experience neck pain or the occasional stiff neck. We rely on the bones, muscles, and ligaments in our necks to support and allow motion in our heads. Pain in the neck area may be a result of an inflammation or injury caused by any number of activities or sudden movement. Sudden jerking…
For weeks, specialty surgeons have been sidelined by the shutdown, but this week, they return to the operating room with precautions in place. Dr Brian Cole is with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Medical Center. “The first priority is that the demand for resources,” he said. “PPE, staff, ventilators, beds, and so forth.” The Illinois Department…
Originally posted 5/6/2020 by Erin S. Bromage, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. It seems many people are breathing some relief, and I’m not sure why. An epidemic curve has a relatively predictable up slope and once the peak is reached, the back slope can also be predicted. We…
Dr. Brian Cole, Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, provides an update on the clinical operations and safety measures in place in response to COVID19 pandemic.
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Impingement syndrome and associated rotator cuff tears are commonly encountered shoulder problems. This condition is caused when the rotator cuff tendons rub theunderside of the acromion bone. Chronic rubbing can lead to a weakening and even tearing of the rotator cuff. Symptoms include pain, weakness and loss of motion. Whether…
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers patients the ability to have a virtual consultation with our physicians, also known as telemedicine, through which many musculoskeletal conditions can be evaluated and treated. The process is 100% secure and HIPAA compliant. What is telemedicine? Telemedicine involves the use of electronic communications and software to provide clinical services to…
Dr. Brian Cole, managing partner, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, talks with Stadium on the Marquee network about the impact of COVID-19 on pro athletes, including those in the NBA. He also discusses the importance of social distancing during the corona virus pandemic.
MUSCLE RECOVERY PROTEIN POWDER Age-related muscle loss may occur, impacting muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle recovery, which is a key component of training. Depending upon the athlete and level of training, the aging athlete may experience more challenging muscle recovery needs than younger adults. The FIT40 Muscle Recovery Protein is designed specifically for the…
New and Totally Free! Sideline Sports Doc was founded in 2010 by Dr. Dev Mishra, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University. Our primary focus is on providing a fast and easy to remember method for non-medically trained coaches, parents, and athletes to confidently recognize and manage sport injuries. The content was created and…