Rush Stories
She Woke to Severe Back Pain and Was Told She May Never Walk Again
Andrea Miller's back pain turned out to be a tumor in her spinal cord, but something led her to the right surgeon at the right time.
From Sudden Paralysis to Renewed Independence: Two Patients Share Their Journey
After being diagnosed with NMO, a rare autoimmune disease, Marion Jones and Sumita Bhatia, MD, found hope, expert treatment and compassionate care at Rush
Spine Tumor Facts
An expert discusses spine tumors, a rare but serious cause of back pain
Does Gut Microbiome Affect Spine Health?
First study to explore gut microbiome in a spine-related condition
Coordinated, Interdisciplinary Care in the Rush Spine Tumor Clinic With John O’Toole, MD, and Ken Tatebe, MD
John O’Toole, MD, MS, is a neurosurgeon and the co-director of neurosciences service line at Rush, as well as the co-director of the Coleman Foundation Comprehensive Spine Tumor Clinic. Ke...
Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
If you experience any of these symptoms, get medical attention right away
Multidisciplinary Care at the Rush Spine Center With Hong Wu, MD, and Ricardo Fontes, MD
Hong Wu, MD, and Ricardo Fontes, MD, discuss how clinicians in the Rush Spine Center take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach with the assessment and management of spine problems.
Easing Lower Back Pain
Rush physiatrist Shivani Dua, MD, shares tips to help manage and relieve it
Spinal Tumor Care at Rush With John O'Toole, MD
Rounding at Rush welcomes John O’Toole, MD, to the show to discuss spinal tumor care at Rush University Medical Center. Rush is known for its use of minimally invasive procedures, interdiscipl...
O'Toole Named Co-Director of Rush Neurosciences
John O’Toole, MD, MS, will serve as surgical director for the service line