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The last thing a professional athlete wants is an injury that takes them out of the game. When Chicago Fire Captain Jack Elliott got tackled and took a strong knee to his leg toward the end of an…

While concussions are fairly common injuries in highly physical sports like professional soccer, pneumothoraxes, or collapsed lungs are far more unusual and unexpected by players and physicians alike…

There’s no way around it: carrying significant excess weight is bad for your joints. It accelerates wear and tear, and subsequent pain, on joints. It also raises the risk of setbacks following joint…

Recovering from orthopaedic surgery is a process, and an important one at that. “In a way, surgery is the easy part; it’s usually an hour or two, you are asleep, and we’ll do an excellent job fixing…

A sports injury or even a persistent ache from everyday activities may slow you down and have you concerned about what it will take to recover. But before you fear the worst or get bogged down by…

As you age, it can feel like certain body parts are breaking down — from creaky knees to hip pain to a stiff back. While some aches and pains may seem inevitable, there are ways to protect your…

Temperatures are starting to cool down, sunset is happening a little earlier and fall is upon us. A change of seasons might mean a change in your exercise habits and activity levels, but an important…

Ankle fractures are a very common injury, usually the result of a sports snag that involves twisting or falling — often on a soccer or football field, or increasingly a pickleball court, or in the…

We reach maximum bone density between the ages of 20 and 30, and the risks of developing low bone mineral density or osteoporosis climb as we age. Women are far more likely than men to develop…

A fall on the court, a nagging pain in your leg, or a variety of accidents and injuries may have you considering a call to an orthopaedic specialist. So, what to expect after you make that appointment…

As fall sports start to ramp up, the prospect for athletes to sustain injuries also increases. Endeavor Health sports medicine specialist Shannon Powers, DO, highlights the importance of recognizing…

Robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures have increased significantly over the last decade, with the most utility in hip, knee and some shoulder replacements. Robotic assistance can mean anything…