The Chicagoland Orthopedics Blog
3 Exercises to Help Knee Arthritis
The knee is one of the largest, strongest, and most often-used joints in your body! Having knee arthritis can make an everyday activity such as walking up a staircase feel [...]
What to Do After an ACL Tear
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 [...]
5 Common Summertime Orthopedic Injuries
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 [...]
Dr. Roger Chams Thrilled to Watch 4 Chicago Red Stars Named to USWNT Roster for Women’s World Cup
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 [...]
What is a Distal Biceps Rupture and How is it Fixed?
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 [...]
5 Tips for Dealing with Knee Pain
We all take our knees for granted- until we injure one! Knee pain is a usual setback that can occur for multiple reasons and needs to be treated right away; [...]