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Our Approach to Sports Medicine
You don't have to be an athlete to receive care from the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine program. We treat people of all different ages and levels of fitness, including weekend warriors and professional athletes.
Our team of sports medicine specialists diagnose and treat shoulder, elbow, hip and knee injuries, abnormalities and degenerative conditions. Our goal is to help get you back to leading an active, pain-free life.
At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, we have the experience to restore your function, whether you're suffering from tennis elbow, cartilage damage, a stress fracture, a torn ligament or another problem. In fact, our experience treating complex conditions and injuries means we are able to provide solutions when others often can't.
Sports Medicine Conditions Treated
Achilles Tendon Injury | Femoroacetabular Impingement | Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) |
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury | Fracture | Shoulder Impingement |
ACL Tear | Frozen Shoulder | Stress Fracture |
Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture) | Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) | Tendinopathy |
Bursitis | Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendonitis) | Tendonitis |
Cartilage Injury | Labrum Tear | Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) |
Dislocated Finger | Muscle Sprain | Torn Meniscus |
Dislocated Hip | Muscle Strain | Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear |
Dislocated Knee | Patellar Tendon Rupture | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Dislocated Shoulder | Pelvis Injuries | Rotator Cuff Tears |
Sports Medicine Tests
Arthrogram | Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study |
Bone Scan | Fluoroscopy |
CT Scan | MRI |
Ultrasound | X-Ray |
Comprehensive Care
Our sports medicine providers aim to help patients avoid surgery, using nonsurgical therapies when appropriate, such as biologic treatments like platelet-rich plasma. If surgery is needed, our sports medicine surgeons are recognized leaders in arthroscopic and minimally invasive knee, hip, elbow and shoulder surgeries. We only recommend surgery if it is truly needed, so you can feel confident that it is the right option for you.
Caring for Athletes at All Levels
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine specialists are focused on helping both recreational and competitive athletes regaintheir peak performance. The Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire, Joffrey Ballet, DePaul University and many other local colleges, high schools and organizations trust our team to provide the best possible care for their athletes. So if you suffer a sports medicine injury, you can expect the same high-quality care when you come to Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
Optimizing Performance
We know that our patients are committed to optimizing their performance — no matter their level of fitness. Our Sports Performance centers help maximize athletic performance, return to sports after an injury and prevent future injuries. These training programs are specifically designed to improve strength, power, flexibility and conditioning — available to anyone.
Sports Medicine Treatments
ACL Reconstruction | Meniscus Removal Surgery (Meniscectomy) | Rotator Cuff Repair |
Arthroscopy | Meniscus Repair | Stem Cell Therapy |
Cartilage Repair | Osteotomy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) |
Ligament Surgery | Physical Therapy | Tommy John Surgery (Ulnar Collageral Ligament Reconstruction) |
Medial Patella-Femoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction | Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) | Total Shoulder Arthoplasty |
Providers
Jeremy A. Alland, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor Rush University Medical Center
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Joshua Blomgren, D.O.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor, Departments of Family Medicine and Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center
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Julia R. Bruene, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center
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Charles A. Bush-Joseph, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Professor, Rush University Medical Center, Team Physician Chicago White Sox
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Jourdan M. Cancienne, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
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Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
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Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopaedics at RUSH, Chairman, Department of Surgery, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Surgery, Section Head, Cartilage Restoration Center at RUSH
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Brian Forsythe, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center
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Grant E. Garrigues, M.D.
Sports Medicine and Shoulder
Associate Professor, Rush University, Director of Upper Extremity Research
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Leda A. Ghannad, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
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Nicole B. Levy, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
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Shane J. Nho, M.D., M.S.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Head, Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Co-Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor, Co-Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship, Department of Orthopedic Surgery Rush University Medical Center
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Caitlin Nicholson, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine
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Gregory Nicholson, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center
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John Nickless, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
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Nikhil N. Verma, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Professor and Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Fellowship Director, Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, Team Physician, Chicago White Sox/Chicago Bulls
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Kathleen M. Weber, M.D., M.S.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor, Director, Section of Primary Care Sports Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center
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Adam B. Yanke, M.D., Ph.D
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Associate Professor Department of Orthopedics, Co-Director Cartilage Restoration Center, Rush University Medical Center
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