Dr. Romeo Discusses Tommy John Epidemic and Pitching Overuse Injuries
Dr. Anthony Romeo, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine, elbow and shoulder surgeon, discusses what he calls the Tommy John epidemic among teenaged pitchers.
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Tommy John Surgery - Fastballs and Shoulder/Elbow Overuse
Dr. Anthony Romeo, shoulder and elbow physician at MOR, discusses how pitching fastballs and shoulder/elbow overuse can create injuries in young baseball players.
Read MoreHigh School Baseball Coaches "Not Listening to the Data" Says Dr. Anthony Romeo
A study by Dr. Anthony Romeo of Rush University Medical Center and other experts found that 15- to 19-year-old athletes account for more than half the number of Tommy John surgeries.
Read MoreDr. Brian Cole Shares Insight on Athletes Returning from an ACL Tear
Brian Cole, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, shares his insight on athletes returning from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans in Gymnasts
Last year, there were 86,000 gymnastics-related injuries treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics and ambulatory surgery centers.
Read MoreThe Young Athlete Is Not a Small Professional
Dr. Brian Cole recently contributed to a SoccerAmerica.com article about returning young players to the field after an injury.
Read MoreDr. Kathleen Weber President of the MLB Team Physicians Association
Dr. Kathleen Weber, Chicago White Sox team physician and the Director of Primary Care/Sports Medicine and Women's Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, has been elected President of the MLBTPA.
Read MoreDr. Brian Cole Provides Insight on Care Protocol for NBA Players
Dr. Brian Cole, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls & Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physician, discusses Steph Curry & the care protocol of NBA players.
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Donate Life Month: Nurse Walks Again After Cartilage Donation
MOR sports medicine physician Dr. Brian Cole changed the life of a 37-year-old nurse who was unable to walk because of a debilitating condition involving the misalignment of her knee.
Read MoreDr. Romeo Talks with Score Values about Youth Pitching Study
Dr. Romeo reviews his study evaluating young pitchers to the point of fatigue that will help determine limits for youth players going forward.
Read MoreHave You Wondered What Medicine and Surgery Will Look Like in the Future?
MOR surgeon Dr. Brian Cole talks about "Sparing the Scalpel: A Surgeon's Perspective on the Future of Orthopedic Medicine" as part of "Seize the Future," a TEDxRushU 2016 event.
Read MoreDr. Jacobs Elected to Board of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Joshua Jacobs, hip and knee surgeon & Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at RUMC, was elected by the Board of Directors of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) as a new director.
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