Live surgery events can be an enriching, exhilarating, and educational experience. In this article, I’ll share how I’ve made a success of live surgeries in the past—and the advice I give to any...
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What is arthroscopic surgery and are you a candidate?
Not long ago, serious shoulder injuries required major surgery through large incisions. Today, advanced arthroscopic technologies in the hands of skilled surgeons like trusted Chicago orthopedic...
Former Division I Soccer Player deals with Shoulder Dislocations
Alex Howell, a 28-year-old sixth grade science teacher, has been passionate about soccer since she was eight years old. She played both soccer and softball, however she dedicated most of her time to...
Returning to the Mound: How Pitchers can Lower their Risk of Injury
Baseball players are back on the field after the longest off-season and latest season start ever. Although the players have been officially allowed to train since July 1, there is concern that the...
Youth Sports during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As an ortho surgeon, my primary concern when it comes to sports is managing the risk of injury. These days, however, I’m faced with an additional concern—managing the risk of viral transmission...
How to Access Orthopaedic Care During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty in all of our lives. From March 2020 onwards, we have seen a bevy of changes that turned life as we know it on its head. While we don't know how long...
A Muralist Reclaims His Artistic Career: Timm Etters
Patient: Timm EttersOccupation: MuralistAge at Surgery: 45Procedure: Debridement & repair of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon in right arm “After all the fear and worry about my elbow,...
A Yogi Gets Back to Handstands: Donna Thomas
Patient: Donna ThomasOccupation: Yoga and spin instructorAge at Surgery: 55 and 59Procedures: Right total shoulder replacement in 2014; Left total shoulder replacement in 2021 Within four or five...
An Award-Winning Conductor Gets Back to the Music: Jerry Blackstone
Patient: Jerry Blackstone Occupation: Choral conductor & university professor Age at Surgery: 68 Procedure: Total shoulder arthroplasty of left shoulder Thinking about my grandfather’s...