Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Indiana Man and Pro Quarterback Share Unusual Shoulder Injury

Lucas DeVries, 23, of Dyer, Indiana, and a former high school football player, has something unusual in common with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

Patient Stories

Dr. Levine Saves a Patient’s Leg After a Failed Knee Replacement

Barbara Zage credits Dr. Levine for helping save her leg after a complication related to knee replacement surgery.

Patient Stories

MOR Physicians Help Patient Get Back to Active Lifestyle

Rob Satek, 46, a resident of Michigan and Florida, refers to himself as a ‘hard sell’ when it comes to doctors.

Patient Stories

Chriss Schaefer, Tennis Pro, Back on the Court

After 54 years on the tennis court, Chriss Schaefer’s knee had finally had enough. But the 64-year- old Hinsdale resident wasn’t ready to hang up her racquet.

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Chicago recreational basketball player recovers after Achilles rupture

Ganesh Sundaram suffered an achilles tendon injury playing basketball, but Dr. Simon Lee helped him get back to his active lifestyle.

Patient Stories

Wadsworth, IL Sportsman Remains Active after Elbow Surgery

An old diving injury caught up with Brad Smart, but Dr. Mark Cohen helped him get back to his favorite activies.

Patient Stories

Still Active after Two New Knees and Shoulders

Daniel Quealy, 65, of Clarendon Hills has always been active until knee and shoulder pain limited his activities. Dr. Scott Sporer and Dr. Gregory Nicholson helped Daniel get back to doing what he loved.

Patient Stories

ACL Procedure for Knee Pain Helps Patient Get Into the Best Shape of Her Life

Christina Koukos, 40, of Lombard, has had a lifetime of knee pain, but after undergoing treatment with Dr. Nikhil Verma, she is now in the best shape of your life.

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Endurance Athlete Back in Action After Hip Surgery

Matt Aaronson was suffering from hip impingement before coming to Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush where Dr. Shane Nho helped him get back to his endurance training.

Patient Stories

How Surgery Helped Heal Athlete’s Hip Impingement

Dr. Shane Nho shares his story about treating triathlete Matt Aaronson who suffered from hip impingement.

Patient Stories

Use of New Technology for Leg Lengthening Procedure after Golf Cart Accident

Dr. Monica Kogan, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, used a new leg lengthening procedure with a magnetic device to help Carolyn.

Patient Stories

Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Stenosis Patient Returns to Golfing

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush spine surgeon Dr. Edward Goldberg discusses patient Larry Leffingwell's spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis conditions.

Patient Stories

Baseball Pitchers and Overuse Injuries

Why are young baseball pitchers the target of so much scrutiny for overuse? Are there other sports/positions that compare to the overuse-type injuries pitchers face?