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Matthew Squire, MD, MS, with joint replacement patient
Bones and Joints

Same-Day Total Joint Replacement

Learn more about outpatient total joint replacement from surgeon Matthew Squire, MD, MS

Thomas Hinterlong
Patient Stories

Thomas Hinterlong’s Story

Shoulder surgery got this former police sergeant back to the job he loved

Barbara Hughes
Patient Stories

Barbara Hughes’ Story

With Jonathan Tueting, MD, as her surgeon, Barbara trusts that ‘everything will come out for the best’

Dr. Saleem and Dave Maaske with patient
Bones and Joints

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Find out more from Arif Saleem, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, about common causes of rotator cuff injuries as well as the best treatment options.

Man outside stretching
Bones and Joints

Protecting Your Knees

Find out what you can do to help protect your knees from wear and tear as you age from John T. Pinnello, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Painful thumb
Bones and Joints

Thumb Arthritis

Learn about surgical and non-surgical treatment options for thumb arthritis from Jonathan L. Tueting, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Debra Metcalf, shoulder replacement patient, horseback riding
Patient Stories

Debra’s Story

Shoulder replacement surgery allowed Debra Metcalf to return to her physically demanding job

Patient Stories

Jacob's Story: Getting Back in the Game

After a shoulder injury interfered with his job and love for sports, Jacob Bachio got the help he needed to resume his active lifestyle.

Main holding back in pain
Spine & Back

Preventing Back and Neck Pain

Thomas J. McGivney, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, discusses important lifestyle changes that can help you prevent back and neck pain.

Sports team stretching
Bones and Joints

Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries

Robert D. Paras, MD, a sports medicine physician with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, discusses how to prevent and treat some common sports injuries.