Injuries are never fun for anyone, but for athletes, it is often a double whammy. Not only are athletes reeling from the pain and discomfort of an injury, but they also must deal with the frustrating recovery process while being away from the sport they love. Although professional treatment is necessary for most common sports injuries, [...]
Football Safety Measures With significant medical and safety advancements made in just the past decade, people are becoming more and more aware of the potential dangers of playing football. While most people know about the risk of injury and broken bones, greater awareness is being made of less visible injuries, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). [...]
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the four ligaments that helps stabilize the knee, but since it has such a crucial role, it is the most commonly discussed knee injury. ACL tears are very common, and these injuries tend to occur when the knee is straightened and pivoted at the same time. ACL tears [...]
Summertime is in full swing, and that means warmer weather, outdoor adventures, and backyard sports. Unfortunately, Summer also means a plethora of possible injuries. While spending more time outdoors and being physically active is certainly great for you, it can also bring certain risks to your body. Here are some of the most common orthopedic injuries [...]
Dr. Roger Chams of the Chicago Red Stars and Illinois Bone and Joint Institute commends 4 Red Star players on being named to the 23-player squad for the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. Midfielder Julie Ertz, Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, Defender Tierna Davidson, and Midfielder Morgan Brian were named to the 23-player roster by head coach [...]
You just felt a pop in your elbow and noticed that your biceps looks deformed. Now what? The tendon that may have ruptured at your elbow is called the distal bicep tendon. It connects to a segment of the radius bone called the radial tuberosity, which is near the elbow joint. A distal bicep rupture happens [...]
If you’ve experienced a knee injury, it’s always recommended to be looked at by a professional. Many times, the pain from an injured knee is manifested from a meniscus tear, which often times requires knee surgery. However, not all meniscal tears are exactly the same. In fact, they can differ greatly, and so can your [...]
Soccer is one of the world’s most popular and well-loved participation sports. The sport involves a number of intense movements, including speeding up, slowing down, jumping, weaving, turning, heading, and striking the ball. Soccer places many physical demands on the player, and as a result, injuries are quite common. To help keep you on the field, [...]
Overuse or sport-related injuries to the shoulder can have devastating effects on your personal life if left untreated, causing pain and hindering your ability to complete daily tasks. While shoulder pain can be expected from time to time, it is important to have a doctor assess you if the pain persists or worsens. To help you decide [...]
A Brief Overview of Arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. During an arthroscopic examination, the surgeon makes a small incision in the patient's skin and inserts pencil-sized instruments that contain a small lens and lighting system to magnify and illuminate the structures inside the [...]
