Patient Stories

Patient Stories

ACL Procedure for Knee Pain Helps Patient Get Into the Best Shape of Her Life

Christina Koukos, 40, of Lombard, has had a lifetime of knee pain, but after undergoing treatment with Dr. Nikhil Verma, she is now in the best shape of your life.

Patient Stories

Endurance Athlete Back in Action After Hip Surgery

Matt Aaronson was suffering from hip impingement before coming to Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush where Dr. Shane Nho helped him get back to his endurance training.

Patient Stories

How Surgery Helped Heal Athlete’s Hip Impingement

Dr. Shane Nho shares his story about treating triathlete Matt Aaronson who suffered from hip impingement.

Patient Stories

Use of New Technology for Leg Lengthening Procedure after Golf Cart Accident

Dr. Monica Kogan, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, used a new leg lengthening procedure with a magnetic device to help Carolyn.

Patient Stories

Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Stenosis Patient Returns to Golfing

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush spine surgeon Dr. Edward Goldberg discusses patient Larry Leffingwell's spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis conditions.

Patient Stories

Baseball Pitchers and Overuse Injuries

Why are young baseball pitchers the target of so much scrutiny for overuse? Are there other sports/positions that compare to the overuse-type injuries pitchers face?