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Orthopedics Roundtable

Illustration of doctors looking at an X-ray of a hip replacement hip socket.

Orthopedics is one of the most technologically advanced, rapidly evolving areas of medicine. It also has a major impact on people’s daily lives, affecting how people move, whether they can go up and down stairs, lift a shirt over their head, or even walk. Here, four local experts share their unique perspectives on sports medicine, […]

Managing Pain in Orthopedics

Orthopedic doctor consulting patient with wrist pain

People tend to seek orthopedic care for one root reason: They’re experiencing pain. Whether from an acute sports injury or after enduring years of joint aches and stiffness, orthopedic specialists see people looking for relief. But when should you seek care? How do you figure out the cause of your pain? And what options do […]

Advancements in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery Scope

Whether stemming from a disease or an injury, many of us have orthopedic conditions that affect our joints, bones, and ligaments. Fortunately, recent advances in orthopedic care are making a difference for many Chicagoans. Orthopedic surgeons are innovators, constantly adopting new technologies — whether robotic-assisted surgery or 3D motion-analysis technology — to refine their approach, giving […]