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Hand, Wrist & Elbow

Declare Independence from Hand Injuries this 4th of July

Fireworks are a “blast,” but they can be hazardous too. Every year, fireworks cause thousands of injuries and emergency room visits. Did you know that hands and fingers are the most likely body parts to get injured? Let’s ensure...read more


Sports

Embracing Winter Sports Safety: Tips for Injury Prevention

Winter sports and activities offer an exhilarating opportunity to bask in the great outdoors while staying active. The numerous advantages of engaging in these pastimes undoubtedly outweigh the potential risk of injury. Nonetheless, it’s crucial to acknowledge that each...read more


Hand, Wrist & Elbow

What’s on the Thanksgiving Menu? A Feast of Upper Body Injuries.

Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings, sumptuous feasts, and gratitude, is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. However, as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the hand and upper extremities, it’s also a time when I see...read more


Sports Medicine

Don’t Get Yourself in a Pickle

Over the last several years the sport of pickleball has gained popularity. As a matter of fact, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, the sport is the fastest growing in the nation for the fifth consecutive year with...read more


Trauma

Stay Safe Participating in These Popular Summer Activities

It’s almost June, and here in the Midwest, we just finished up our third round of winter. Yes, it’s finally starting to stay warm consistently and everyone is anxious to get outside. But while the summer months present many...read more


Sports Medicine

Outpatient procedures are “In”

Advancements in modern medicine and even the COVID-19 pandemic have drastically increased orthopedic outpatient surgeries in the U.S. over the last several years. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all procedures performed by OrthoIllinois physicians in 2022 were outpatient....read more