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Bones and Joints

Protecting Your Knees

Find out what you can do to help protect your knees from wear and tear as you age from John T. Pinnello, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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Thumb Arthritis

Learn about surgical and non-surgical treatment options for thumb arthritis from Jonathan L. Tueting, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Debra Metcalf, shoulder replacement patient, horseback riding
Patient Stories

Debra’s Story

Shoulder replacement surgery allowed Debra Metcalf to return to her physically demanding job

Kevin after 3D printing pelvic replacement surgery
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Kevin's Story: Recovery

Tracking Kevin's remarkable progress after surgeons replaced cancerous bone in his hip with a matching implant

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Jacob's Story: Getting Back in the Game

After a shoulder injury interfered with his job and love for sports, Jacob Bachio got the help he needed to resume his active lifestyle.

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Sports Industry Experts Dig Into Hot Topics During Fifth Chicago Sports Summit

Topics include BarStool Sports’ meteoric rise, COVID and the NFL, fixing pro athletes’ careers after missteps, how a college student created popular Front Office Sports, and compensating colle...

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Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries

Robert D. Paras, MD, a sports medicine physician with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, discusses how to prevent and treat some common sports injuries.

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Preventing Elbow Injuries in Young Athletes

Arif Saleem, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, shares ways to help prevent elbow injuries in young athletes.

Jean Plewa, shoulder replacement patient
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Jean's Story

Shoulder replacement surgery helped improve life for this 88-year-old

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Treating Bursitis

Learn about bursitis and how to treat it from John T Pinnello, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.