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What You Need to Know About Those 10,000 Steps

Walking 10,000 steps equates to approximately four to five miles depending on stride length.

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Patient Story

Century Ride Cyclist Back on the Bike after Spine Surgery

After a minimally invasive, outpatient microdiscectomy, Dave O'Dell is back on his bike riding 70 miles per week.

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Patricia's Story

After suffering from debilitating shoulder pain, Patricia Dietz turned to non-operative care with Dr. Caitlin Nicholson at MOR Joliet.

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What Causes Wrist Pain from Typing?

Here are four important things to know about preventing and treating wrist pain caused by typing.

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Patient Story

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Returns Patient’s Function and Strength

When Carmen Contreras tripped and fell on his shoulder, he didn’t realize the extensive damage a simple fall could cause.

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Winning a Football Division Championship After a Knee Injury

When South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski took a big hit in the FCS Championship game in 2021, he worried about the future of his football career.

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Dr. Howard An Selected as Recipient of 2023 Wiltse Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. An is the second MOR recipient of this award, joining former MOR spine surgeon Dr. Gunnar Andersson.

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How to Avoid Overuse Injuries

Whether you’re a year-round athlete or someone just beginning a fitness routine, you are at risk of an overuse injury.

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Dr. Kern Singh promoted to Associate Director, Division of Spine Surgery

Dr. Kern Singh has been promoted to Associate Director of the Division of Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC).

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Back Pain During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know 

Back pain during pregnancy is a common issue that affects many women.

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What You Need To Know About Cervical Disc Replacements

Cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or degenerative disc in the neck with an artificial disc.

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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and OrthoIllinois Aggregate Under Newly Formed OrthoMidwest

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd. D/B/A OrthoIllinois announced today that starting January 1, 2023, both practices will become independent divisions of a new entity, OrthoMidwest.

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