Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush stands at the forefront of orthopaedic treatment and research. Because of the group's focus on the highest level of patient care and cutting-edge research, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is often in the news. Below are several recent news items for your review.

We also publish quarterly patient newsletters. These newsletters are designed to provide our patients with timely articles relative to orthopaedic advancements, practice-related updates, and other beneficial information. Click here to download recent issues or to request to receive this newsletter by e-mail.

Dr. Galante to Receive 2008 Freedom of Movement Award (Dr. Jorge Galante)

(April 18, 2008 - Chicago, IL) The Arthritis Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter has named Jorge O. Galante, MD, DMSc, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and The Grainger Director of the Rush Arthritis and Orthopedics Institute at RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, as the recipient of the 2008 Freedom of Movement Award.

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Dr. Weber's "Real Simple" Training Tips (Dr. Kathleen Weber)

(April 18, 2008 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Kathy Weber was recently featured in the Real Simple article "Insider Tips from Medical Specialists." In this article, Dr. Weber provides training tips for the female athlete.

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Special Olympics Illinois Hosts the 2008 Winter Games

(March 28, 2008 - Chicago, IL) Special Olympics Illinois athletes, coaches, volunteers, and parents from around the state headed to a snowy Galena, Illinois, February 5 - 7, 2008, for the 28th Annual Winter Games.

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Help Support Operation Walk! (Dr. Craig J. Della Valle)

(March 24, 2008 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Craig Della Valle and MOR clinical staff will be traveling to Lima, Peru, with Operation Walk Maryland to perform Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties on patients who would not normally have access to advanced orthopaedic care.

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Dr. Andersson Guest on Bulls Radio (Dr. Gunnar Andersson)

(March 20, 2008 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Gunnar Andersson, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Spine Surgeon, recently appeared as the featured halftime guest on Bulls radio. The interview aired during the Bulls/Hornets game on March 17th.

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The new joint in town: Women no longer have bones to pick with doctors catering to their needs (Dr. Wayne G. Paprosky)

(February 11, 2008 - Elmhurst, IL) Dr. Paprosky was recent profiled in an Elmhurst Press article.

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New Treatment For Wrist Fractures (Dr. Mark S. Cohen)

(February 8, 2008 - Chicago, IL) For weeks now snow and ice have made getting around treacherous. And CBS 2 Medical Editor Mary Ann Childers reports they are causing a spike in one of the most common injuries doctors see in emergency rooms - wrist fractures.

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Video Games Increasing the Incidence of Orthopaedic Injuries (Dr. Mark S. Cohen)

(December 12, 2007 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Cohen was recently featured on an NBC 5 news report on the increased incidence of orthopaedic related video game injuries, ranging from simple tendonitis to even bone fractures.

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Chicago Magazine's 2008 Top Doctors

(December 1, 2007 - Chicago, IL) For the seventh straight year, the physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have been featured within the January 2008 "Top Doctors" issue of Chicago Magazine.

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