Orthopedics

What’s life without movement? Edward-Elmhurst Health orthopedic experts can help you get back to all the activities you love most in life. Learn more about orthopedic conditions, treatment options and our top-of-the-line joint replacement procedures.

Orthopedics Stories

Introducing Healthy Driven Chicago

Meet Endeavor Health

By Healthy Endeavors Chicago

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health today revealed the name and unified brand for its newly combined health system.

Orthopedics

When is it Time for a Hip Replacement?

By Dr. Ravi Bashyal

An interesting fact: Many people who get a hip replacement say their only regret is they wish they had one sooner.

Orthopedics

Eight Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries

By Dr. Patrick Birmingham

Whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, getting sidelined from a favorite activity is the worst.

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Four Common Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries

By Dr. Steven Lanier

Learn about four common types of these injuries along with how they are diagnosed and treated.

Introducing Healthy Driven Chicago

We’re moving Forward Together

By Healthy Endeavors Chicago

Click below to find out what this merger means for you, what the new, merged, health system looks like, and what you can expect moving forward.

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Orthopedics

Five Common Hand, Wrist and Elbow Conditions

By Dr. Kushal Patel

At some point during your life, you’ll likely be affected by a hand, wrist or elbow condition. Most of the time these conditions heal on their own with rest but, occasionally, they are more persistent ...

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Lena’s Story: “The level of care changed my quality of life.”

By Ryan Sullivan

Lena Williams, 56, is always on the move, whether it’s enjoying fun destination cruises with her family, dancing the night way in heels (she loves House Music and “Stepping”) or hustling through an airport to ...

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Ariana’s Story: “They fixed me and I’m back to feeling like myself again.”

By Dr. Zahab Ahsan

When Ariana Ikis, 17, first felt a twinge of shoulder pain while playing softball, she brushed it off. But eventually her pain progressed from a minor inconvenience to major discomfort. “I ended up with a constant ...

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Orthopedics

Five Tips to Ease into an Exercise Routine

By Dr. Kellen Choi

Getting fit requires consistency – and that means staying healthy and injury free.

Orthopedics

How Are Rotator Cuff Injuries Treated?

By Dr. Zahab Ahsan

Two million Americans visit their doctors with a rotator cuff issue every year.

Orthopedics

Seeking Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

By Dr. Kushal Patel

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common nerve disorders. According to the American College of Rheumatology, up to 10 million American adults are affected by it.