From left to right: Dr. Whitehurst, Don Schreiner – CEO, Dr. Chmell, Dr. Bear, Dr. Barba, Dr. Bush, Dr. Trenhaile Dr. Chmell, Medical Director for ROSC, reflects on the 10-year anniversary: The Rockford Orthopedic Surgery Center celebrates being open...read more
PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: When I met him, as soon as he walked through the door, He just put me at ease. His demeanor. His calmness. The way he explained everything. And you know I thought right away, before I would...read more
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer and my doctor said the cancer has spread to my thighbone. He wants me to see an orthopedic surgeon about surgery to prevent this bone from breaking. Why?” What comes to mind when...read more
Healthy fingers are happy fingers, so take a few moments to learn a little more about trigger finger. 1. It is caused by a swollen tendon in your hand. A tendon connects muscle to bone. It’s a cable-like structure...read more
Modified Transcript: Hi! My name is Brian Bear. I’m an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery. One of the most common conditions I treat is tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. I’m going to demonstrate today some...read more
Minimalist Running Shoes, Science or Marketing? Over the past few years, the running shoe section at your local sporting goods store has undergone some significant changes. The minimalist running shoe has become a mainstream option for recreational runners, even...read more