Feb 12, 2020 | News, Orthopedics
Although the elbow is small, it’s a complex joint with cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles, tendons, and bone. It helps you with many different movements in your arm and hand, including rotation, extension, and flexing, often combining these motions at one time....
Feb 5, 2020 | News, Orthopedics
One of the most common knee problems is a torn meniscus. Although this can be a painful, sidelining injury, many people put off a visit to the doctor. We’ll discuss what can happen when you ignore a torn meniscus. The menisci are two pieces of tough, rubbery C-shaped...
Jan 30, 2020 | News, Sports Medicine
In the locker rooms and on the field—that’s where you’ll find the sports medicine experts from the Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) at Weiss. As the exclusive medical provider for the Chicago Sport & Social Club, and several professional, collegiate, and high...
Jan 22, 2020 | News, Orthopedics
Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Compression Fracture Nearly a quarter of all women, and more than 5 percent of all men over the age of 65, have osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have a loss of bone mass, leading to weakened bones, putting them at increased risk for...
Jan 14, 2020 | News, Women’s Health
Dr. Patricia Boatwright brings more than 40 years of experience and expertise to our Women’s Health Center. As Director of the Service Line, she’ll work with administration to bring our Women’s Health program to the next level by identifying and implementing new...
Jan 3, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Lifelong memories are often made in high school sports, and can encourage good habits into adulthood on the importance of regular exercise, but millions of young athletes are treated in emergency rooms each year for sports-related injuries. Learning how to avoid...
