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New Study Highlights Variations in Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

The results showed that outcomes improved whether shoulders were treated with repair alone or the repair was strengthened with additional material.

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Dr. Denis Nam Saves Patient’s Leg

After an unsuccessful procedure by a local surgeon left Ron Bachman with a serious infection, he came to Dr. Denis Nam for help.

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Tips for Preventing Water Sport Injuries

Keep safety in mind this summer—and have fun on the water!

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Chicago's New Scooters: Dr. Grant Garrigues Talks to NBC 5 Chicago

Dr. Grant Garrigues has already seen patients that have fallen off electric scooters, now available in parts of Chicago.

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Patient Story

Young Athlete Emerges Cancer Free

Following a biopsy, Andrew Bisaga and his family were presented with very scary news: he had cancer in his right proximal femur (hip bone), called osteosarcoma.

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Are You Putting Your Best Foot Forward On The Course?

Golfers are frequently plagued with arthritis plus other lower extremity conditions such as Achilles tendinitis, ankle tendinitis and plantar fasciitis.

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How Much Is Too Much?

Dr. Verma's TedX talk examined how intensified youth sports have caused unprecedented injuries in child athletes.

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New Artificial Cervical Disc Means No More Pain, Stiff Necks

The M6-C disc is the first artificial disc with a structure that replicates the normal disc anatomy and allows the spine to move naturally.

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Recent Studies Examine Use of Opioids

Physicians should look more carefully how they are prescribing opioids for patients with hip and knee pain—and for those undergoing a joint replacement surgery.

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Patient Story

14-Year-Old Back on the Bike After Pelvic Injury

Lily Charkow was hit by a car while riding her bike and was diagnosed with multiple fractures in her pelvis.

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Was Spine Surgery Tiger’s Secret Weapon?

Woods’ fourth back surgery may have been among the biggest reasons why Tiger was able to make a comeback.

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Patient Story

Backpacker Ready to Hit the Trail after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Active all her life, Ita Sih's back pain led her to renowned spine surgeon Dr. Kern Singh.

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