Mar 29, 2024 | News, Orthopedics
Weiss was excited to welcome Dr. Prashant Adhikari from Nepal. Dr. Adhikari was a guest of Dr. Eldin Karaikovic, our Orthopedic Surgeon, who was teaching Dr. Adhikari how to perform a kyphoplasty on a dummy. A kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to...
Feb 10, 2023 | News, Orthopedics
Congratulations to nurse Marisol Silva Dais, RN, for receiving the first DAISY Award at Weiss on Wednesday, Feb. 1! Marisol works on the 5th floor in the Orthopedic Unit and received the following nomination from her patient: “The nurse (Marisol) thoroughly explained...
Aug 2, 2022 | News, Orthopedics
Back pain is an extremely common complaint. Low back pain, in particular, is a frequent health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 25 percent of adults experience low back pain. It’s not a condition that’s limited by age or...
Jul 8, 2022 | News, Orthopedics
Joint pain is never pleasant. Many people living with joint pain find it difficult to manage at times. Pain can cause you to feel years older than you should and make it challenging to find the motivation to get up and stay active. Experiencing joint pain as you grow...
Jun 24, 2022 | News, Orthopedics
The National Scoliosis Foundation reports an estimated 7 million people in the United States are living with scoliosis. While many people are familiar with the medical term “scoliosis,” defined as an abnormal curvature of the spine, they may not realize the condition...
Jun 22, 2022 | News, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
The Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital has become the exclusive sports medicine provider for the Windy City Thunderbolts, a professional minor league baseball team based out of Crestwood, Il. The sports medicine specialists at Weiss will provide...
