The Chicagoland Orthopedics Blog
Dr. Roger Chams Thrilled to Watch 4 Chicago Red Stars Named to USWNT Roster for Women’s World Cup
Dr. Roger Chams of the Chicago Red Stars and Illinois Bone and Joint Institute commends 4 Red Star players on being named to the 23-player squad for the 2019 Women’s [...]
What is a Distal Biceps Rupture and How is it Fixed?
You just felt a pop in your elbow and noticed that your biceps looks deformed. Now what? The tendon that may have ruptured at your elbow is called the distal [...]
5 Tips for Dealing with Knee Pain
We all take our knees for granted- until we injure one! Knee pain is a usual setback that can occur for multiple reasons and needs to be treated right away; [...]
5 Rotator Cuff Exercises to Prevent Injuries
Injuries involving the rotator cuff muscles are common with many overhead athletes. Whether you are an avid baseball player, tennis player, swimmer, volleyball player, or basketball player, chances are that [...]
6 Types of Meniscus Tears
If you’ve experienced a knee injury, it’s always recommended to be looked at by a professional. Many times, the pain from an injured knee is manifested from a meniscus [...]
How To Avoid Severe Soccer Injuries
Soccer is one of the world’s most popular and well-loved participation sports. The sport involves a number of intense movements, including speeding up, slowing down, jumping, weaving, turning, heading, and [...]