A woman’s body undergoes many changes to prepare and provide care for bringing a new child into the world. During these times surrounding pregnancy and the birth of a new child, a woman undergoes changes in hormonal balance, body fluid levels and weight. What many women don’t realize is that these natural dynamic processes contribute […]
Michele Y. Yoon
What is osteoarthritis of the elbow? Can PRP or Stem Cell treatments help?
Have you heard doctors tell you that you have “bone on bone” arthritis? It’s likely then, that you have very little or no cartilage left in your joint to work as a shock absorber for the bone ends. Osteoarthritis is the wearing down or loss of articular cartilage in a joint. A joint is the […]
Can Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) help my tennis or pickleball elbow?
Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) is an elbow tendinopathy, or problem with tendons around the elbow. Tendons are the portion of a muscle/tendon unit that attaches to bone for the muscle to exert its function. Lateral epicondylitis can cause elbow pain, especially with overuse from playing sports which utilize holding/swinging a racket or paddle like […]
Can Stem Cells help my arthritis pain?
Joints are the contact areas between bones. Cartilage covers the bone at these contact surfaces to act as a sort of cushion to protect the bone ends from stress/forces. Arthritis involves inflammation of joints. Different things can cause protective cartilage layers to wear away or even breakdown. Interestingly, not all patients with arthritis have pain. […]
What are orthobiologics?
Orthobiologics are biologic or natural substances that are often found in your body. They can be used to treat certain orthopedic conditions. Examples of these types of treatments are Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Stem Cells (SC), and biologic scaffold materials designed to stimulate healing. Utilizing orthoiologics to treat orthopedic problems is a relatively new treatment […]
What Can I Expect from a Concierge Medicine Orthopedic Practice in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs?
Have you experienced frustration waiting weeks or months for an appointment with an orthopedic specialist, only to be seen and treated by a physician assistant or ancillary staff? Concierge Medicine is a rather recent term/model where physicians can provide more personalized care for their patients. For the majority of patients in the United States, medical […]
What is a Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Specialist?
Do you have chronic hand or wrist pain that prevents you from enjoying life activities? If you do, then seeking treatment by a hand and upper extremity orthopedic specialist can help put you on the road to recovery to resume the quality of life that you deserve. You may be wondering, what exactly is a […]
COMMON HAND CONDITIONS, AND THE GREAT TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THEM
Have you noticed lately that you’ve had to stop doing something, mid-activity, because your hands just haven’t been “working right”? Have you been asking yourself questions like, “why can’t I use my hands like I used to? Should I just live with it?” Well, there are many common hand conditions affecting people of all ages, […]
Treatments for Dupuytren’s Disease
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition that can lead to problems with function and movement of the fingers, making normal, everyday activities difficult. There are, however, a number of treatments available to help slow down the progression of the disease and improve motion in the affected fingers. The hand is intricately composed of many different […]
Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures
If you trip and fall, it is natural to put your hands out to protect yourself and break your fall. A distal radius fracture is a common wrist fracture that often results from falls on an outstretched arm, especially among older people. This injury also tends to happen to young adults when engaging in high-impact […]
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of […]
Common Types of Wrist Surgery
Pain in the hand and wrist may have many causes, including injuries and health conditions. Some of these injuries and conditions, when diagnosed early, may not need invasive surgery. However, this isn’t always possible. There are circumstances when wrist surgery is necessary to help bring you relief and restore your mobility. Here are some common […]
