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. Visit our Practice Publications Area to download recent issues.
MOR Sports Medicine Physicians Receive $50,000 Medical Research Grant From Major League Baseball
(July 27, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Anthony Romeo, Dr. Nikhil Verma, Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph were recently awarded the MLB grant to further their research in surgical procedures to repair labral tears.
Chicago surgeon trying for breakthough to help careers (Dr. Anthony A. Romeo)
(July 24, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Rush's Dr. Romeo has radical notion of not being so concerned with bicep muscle when repairing shoulders. Read the Chicago Tribune article.
Dr. Romeo Named Director at Large of the AANA (Dr. Anthony A. Romeo)
(July 20, 2010 - Chicago, IL) MOR sports medicine specialist, Dr. Anthony Romeo, was recently selected to the Board of Directors of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
Rush Orthopaedics continues climb up the U.S.News & World Report Rankings
(July 16, 2010 - Chicago, IL) The Rush University Medical Center Orthopaedic Program was once again ranked among the best in the nation by U.S.News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals"
Dr. Nho Presents Hip Arthroscopy Study Findings (Dr. Shane Jay Nho)
(July 16, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Shane Nho co-presented his study on outcomes after arthroscopic treatment of the hip at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
MOR Docs Perform Shoulder Surgery on Sox Pitcher
(July 15, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy had a successful repair of his torn Latissimus dorsi muscle in his right posterior shoulder.
MOR Responds to Lawsuit Articles
(July 13, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Responds to articles Relating to Lawsuit brought against MOR, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Surgicenter and several MOR surgeons
Dr. Mark Cohen Discusses Wrist Injuries on Comcast SportsNet (Dr. Mark S. Cohen)
(July 13, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Cohen observes that it is very easy for wrist and finger injuries to occur, particularly in baseball and football.
Dr. Mjaanes Named Medical Director for Two Musicals (Dr. Jeffrey M. Mjaanes)
(July 13, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Dr. Mjaanes named Medical Director for Shrek and Billy Elliot.
MOR Docs Perform Surgery on Finger of White Sox Third Baseman Mark Teahen
(July 4, 2010 - Chicago, IL) Chicago White Sox third baseman Mark Teahen underwent successful surgery June 3 to repair a fracture of his right middle finger.
MOR Surgeon Develops New Bunion Technique (Dr. George B. Holmes)
(May 24, 2010 - Chicago, IL) MOR foot and ankle specialist Dr. Holmes featured on WGN News explaining a new bunion correcting procedure.
