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Use of Platelet Rich Plasma for Elbow Injuries; Chicago White Sox Throwing Injuries
Bysportsmedicineweekly October 4, 2019August 1, 2020

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…

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Blog | Dr. Brian Cole | Injury | JRF Ortho | Knee | Science | Treatment | Videos

What is meniscal transplant surgery?
Bysportsmedicineweekly September 16, 2019September 12, 2019

Meniscal transplant surgery is a type of surgery that replaces your missing or damaged meniscus with a meniscus from a cadaver donor. The surgery usually takes place under general anesthesia. Your knee has 2 wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage, 1 on each side of your knee. Each one of these pieces is called a “meniscus.” These…

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How Much Is Too Much?
Bysportsmedicineweekly July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Dr. Nikhil Verma, Director of Sports Medicine at?Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush?in Chicago and head team physician for the Chicago White Sox, has been treating youth athletes with overuse and ?major league? injuries at a greater rate. In this brief TedX Chicago Talk, he explores what influences are driving this phenomenon and raises the question ?how…

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Dr. Brian Cole | Treatment | Videos

Improve your Understanding of Surgical Procedures in 3D Animation
Bysportsmedicineweekly June 21, 2019July 21, 2019

Visit ?our?Patient Education?page for the full Library of 50 specific Orthopedic Surgical Procedures in?3D Animation.?Produced by?an experienced team of medical writers, 3D?animators, and project managers with a detailed understanding of anatomy and surgery; they take complex surgical procedures and animate the steps to tell a visually stunning story in 3D that is both educational and…

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Best Stretches for your Golf Game
Bysportsmedicineweekly May 9, 2019May 16, 2019

By ATI Physical Therapy: How often do we find ourselves full-throttling it to the course, quickly slipping on the cleats and running at the pace of an Olympian to the first tee box? While we like to think that the run from the car to the first tee and those sweat-infused efforts at the range…

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3D Animations | Dr. Brian Cole | Hip | Injury | Treatment | Videos

Understanding Total Hip Replacement
Bysportsmedicineweekly May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Click here to view the animation video. Total Hip Replacement is a surgical operation involving the replacement of the cup-shaped hip socket and the ball of the thigh bone that have worn from arthritis, or from other conditions which deteriorate the cartilage and bone of the joint. In cases requiring Total Hip Replacement, the cartilage…

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Understanding Meniscus Transplants
Bysportsmedicineweekly April 25, 2019

Play Video A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. Behind the knee cap (patella), each knee has two menisci located between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), which protect articular cartilage from wear and tear. The somewhat C-shaped medial meniscus is…

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Blog | Dr. Brian Cole | Injury | JRF Ortho | Knee | Science | Treatment | Videos

Understanding Allograft Cartilage Transplants
Bysportsmedicineweekly March 16, 2019March 15, 2019

Play Video 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 treatment will depend on…

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Podcast on Why Sweat Testing Matters
Bysportsmedicineweekly March 6, 2019June 13, 2019

Research shows that at only about 2 percent loss of body weight through sweat, performance begins to decline. Gatorade Sports Science Institute scientist Lisa Heaton and dietitian Linda Samuels traveled to the Advocate Center to conduct sweat testing during a Windy City Bulls practice. The results are used to help create personalized fuel and hydration…

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DEVELOPING THE YOUNG FEMALE ATHLETE
Bysportsmedicineweekly January 18, 2019June 13, 2019

In 2011, Naomi Kutin broke a world powerlifting record, squatting 215 lbs. She was in the 97 lbs weight clas and was just nine years old. She broke a record previously held by a 44 year old German woman. Since then, Naomi has become a prodigy with the nickname ?Supergirl? in the lifting community. Now,…

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Dr. Brian Cole | Injury | Previews | Treatment | Videos

Introducing the New Improved Content Player for Surgical Procedures in 3D
Bysportsmedicineweekly December 29, 2018June 13, 2019

Dr. Brian Cole is proud to announce the release of his new and improved Content Player 3.0 for Surgical Procedures in 3D provided by Understand.com. The Player contains over 50 specific Orthopedic Surgical Procedures. IMPROVEMENTS 250% increase in content delivery and load speed Enhanced responsiveness across a range of mobile devices Better user experience and…

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Dr. Brian Cole | Fitness | Treatment | Videos

Dr Brian Cole Discusses When Patient Should Have Surgery
Bysportsmedicineweekly November 11, 2018June 13, 2019

Dr. Brian Cole, MOR sports medicine physician, responds to the question he hears repeatedly from patients. https://www.rushortho.com/index.php/doctors/brian-j-cole

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