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Therapy

How to treat damaged tissue without decreasing your activity level

We all want to avoid cutting back our activity level, but sometimes, injuries make that unavoidable, but why not deal with the injury before it becomes a problem? Why not treat the injury and remain active? Keep running, keep...read more


Research

3D-printed casts look great, but do they provide any substantial benefits to patients?

Have you ever wondered why the cast hasn’t changed in (what seems like) forever? Sure, it’s great to have bright colors, but that’s not really a fundamental change; it’s certainly not a change or improvement in the technology. But...read more


News

Our Surgery Center Turned 10 This Month!

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


Patient Stories

Testimonial: “Sam” shares her experience with Dr. Antonacci and hip replacement

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


Featured

At the intersection of Cancer and Orthopedics

“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


Hand, Wrist & Elbow

The five things you need to know about trigger finger

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