Midwest Orthopaedics

Nov 22, 2024 | news-journal.com | Midwest Orthopaedics

CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a fact that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house, especially during the holidays. In addition to burns, knife and broken glass accidents affecting the hand and fingers are among the most common kitchen injuries. Each year, an estimated 350,000 people head to the ER with knife injuries alone.

Aug 9, 2024 | wafb.com | Marsha Lewis |Midwest Orthopaedics |Roque Correa

CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - About 800,000 people will get a knee replaced this year. More than half a million will get a new hip, and 50,000 will get their shoulder replaced. Wrist replacements are less common, but now, new technology and improved techniques are helping surgeons help people with painful, arthritic wrists. Wrists - they can move any which way. They're made up of 10 small bones, and three joints.

Jul 25, 2024 | dailyherald.com | Midwest Orthopaedics

For the first time ever, pickleball players of all skill levels are invited to meet and play with two professional pickleball players, Connor Garnett and Rachel Rettger. These two Professional Pickleball Association champions will participate in an open-to-the-public event at Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville hosted by Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH. The event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12.

Jul 23, 2024 | wafb.com | Adahlia Thomas |Roque Correa |Midwest Orthopaedics

CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, are very common among athletes, especially ones who play contact sports like football, hockey or soccer. In 2022, over 2 million children suffered from a TBI, according to the CDC. Concussion specialists at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush are on a mission to develop new ways to prevent and treat concussions in youth.

May 2, 2024 | thesouthern.com | Midwest Orthopaedics

Endoscopic technique is the 'next generation' of spine surgery, /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing peace of mind to patients needing spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is now being performed in Chicago by Dr. Kern Singh of Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, a pioneer in the use of this new technique.