NBC 5 Sports Injury Report

Every Sunday through the end of the year, your doctors will offer tips to prevent the most common sports injuries during the all-new “Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Sports Injury Report" on NBC 5 Chicago - Sundays at 10:30PM.

Dr. Frank Phillips on Stinger Injuries 

Dr. Frank Phillips, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, shares insight on stinger injuries often caused by falling or a direct blow during sports related activity.

Dr. Kamran Hamid on Ankle Sprain/Fracture 

Dr. Kamran Hamid highlights ankle sprains and fractures on the NBC 5 Chicago Sports Injury Report.

Dr. Robert Wysocki on Tennis/Golfer's Elbow

Dr. Robert Wysocki, a hand, wrist and elbow orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, shares preventative techniques and treatments for golfer's/tennis elbow.

Dr. Tad Gerlinger on Hip Arthritis

Dr. Tad Gerlinger, a joint replacement orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, discusses how cartilage deterioration can lead to hip arthritis.

Dr. Mark Cohen on Elbow Injuries

Dr. Mark Cohen, a hand, wrist and elbow expert at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), is featured on the NBC 5 Sports Injury Report discussing Tommy John surgery, a treatment for a medial collateral ligament injury.

Dr. Kathleen Weber on Concussions

Dr. Kathleen Weber, a sports medicine physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, discusses sports-related warning signs and treatment for head injuries, including concussion. 

Dr. Nikhil Verma Discusses Meniscal Tears in the Knee 

Dr. Nikhil Verma, a sports medicine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, discusses meniscal tears (injury to the meniscus of the knee) and treatment