IBJI OrthoInform

By Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

What's IBJI OrthoInform about?

IBJI OrthoInform is an orthopedic podcast from Illinois Bone & Joint Institute designed with patients in mind. Physicians from IBJI explain what patients need to know about orthopedic conditions and treatments, including what to expect before and after surgery.

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IBJI OrthoInform episodes:

06.10.2024
Sciatica Pain
Sciatica pain, often simply referred to as sciatica, is a common type of pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks, and legs. It typically occurs when the sciatic nerve...
05.07.2024
Labral Tears and Hip Preservation
Guest host Cory Leman chats with Dr. Andrew Riff, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specialzes in hip preservation and sports medicine. Listen as Dr. Riff shares his expertise on hip pain, labral tears, and hip impingement. The conversation dives into...
03.12.2024
OrthoAccess Immediate Care
IBJI OrthoAccess® immediate care clinics treat you faster and can cost up to 80 percent less than a visit to the ER. Our walk-in clinics are designed to quickly and affordably treat simple fractures, sprains, strains, work and sports injuries...
02.12.2024
Workers Compensation
IBJI understands the trauma of workplace injury and how it can impact the lives and livelihoods of employees. Our skilled workers’ compensation doctors specialize in restoring injured workers to full function.
01.10.2024
Weight Loss Medications
Discover groundbreaking insights in obesity treatment with IBJI's OrthoINFORM podcast. Join Dr. Eric Chehab and experts Dr. Inbar Kirson and Dr. Lynn Gettleman Chehab, as they delve into innovative weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Learn about these transformative...
12.11.2023
Occupational Therapy
On this OrthoINFORM episode, Dr. Eric Chehab interviews occupational therapist Madison Smith-Osman, OTR/L. A psychology and occupational therapy graduate, Dr. Smith-Osman focuses on upper extremity conditions and workers' compensation. In this talk, she emphasizes OT's role in restoring patients' daily...
11.17.2023
Hip Fractures
In this one-hour podcast, Evan Dougherty, MD, a specialist in orthopedic surgery from Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, delves into the critical topic of hip fractures. Drawing from his years of education and experience, Dr. Dougherty offers insights into the...
10.11.2023
Physical Therapy
Learn more about the transformative world of physical therapy in the latest episode of OrthoInform. Physical therapists Patrick Cristi, PT, DPT and Juliette Dassinger, PT, DPT deliver invaluable insights on the myriad of benefits both physical and occupational therapy can...
08.07.2023
Pain Management
IBJI's Brain Clay, MD talks about Pain Management
06.05.2023
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Dr. Kramer talks about common pediatric sports injuries.
04.04.2023
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy refers to the viewing of the interior of the acetabulofemoral (hip) joint through an arthroscope and the treatment of hip pathology through a minimally invasive approach. This technique is sometimes used to help in the treatment of various...
12.13.2022
Wrist Fractures
FOOSH is a word many may not be familiar with, but it stands for a very common way patients break a wrist: falling on an outstretched hand. Find out what bones can be affected by FOOSH and other common wrist...
09.27.2022
Concussions
A concussion is a functional brain injury. Hockey, wrestling, football, lacrosse, gymnastics, and cheerleading are all considered high-concussion-risk sports/activities. There are physical signs and symptoms of concussion and tools that can help to assess brain injury. Learn more about concussion,...
05.03.2022
Meniscus Tears
One of the most common knee injuries is a torn meniscus. The recommended course of treatment for a torn meniscus can depend on a number of factors, including your age, symptoms, and activity level, as well as the type, size,...
04.19.2022
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is the most bottom superficial level of your foot. It’s a ligament that originates at the heel bone and goes all the way up to the ball of your foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when that ligament becomes...
04.05.2022
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability can be summed up as a failure of the components of the shoulder to stay centered in the socket. Learn more from Dr. Steven Chudik, Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine, about diagnosing...
03.22.2022
Ankle Fractures
A fractured ankle can range from a stable break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking or bearing weight, to unstable fractures, which may require surgery. Learn more from Dr. Brian Weatherford, Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training...
03.08.2022
Understanding Metabolic Health
Join us for a multidisciplinary approach to address adult and pediatric metabolic health and weight management, along with health and wellness parameters that include Optimizing Nutrition, Reducing Stress, Pain-free Movement, Improved Sleep Habits and Enhanced Overall Performance. Inbar Kirson, MD,...
02.22.2022
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder, characterized by low bone mass, that causes a structural deterioration of the bone. The resulting low bone mass and low bone quality increases the risk of a fracture–even in cases where patients report no or...
02.01.2022
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Dr. Cary Templin explains how spinal fusion surgery, spinal cord decompression, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and non-surgical treatments can help patients who are experiencing neck pain, radiating pain, weakness, and numbness and tingling. Host: Eric Chehab, M.D.Guest: Cary...
01.18.2022
Shoulder Replacement
Reverse shoulder replacement has been a revolution in shoulder surgery for patients who have no function above the level of their shoulder. Dr. Craig Cummins explains the differences between anatomic shoulder replacement, partial shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement. He...
01.04.2022
Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacements are one of the most common and successful orthopedic procedures. The modern total knee replacement started to emerge in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein explains, since then, improvements in materials and techniques have...
12.14.2021
Bunions
In the simplest terms, a bunion is a bump that develops at the big toe joint. Dr. Steven Jasonowicz explains that over time, the bump can grow in size, prevent your foot from fitting into certain shoes, and cause pain....
12.07.2021
Bunions (Preview)
In this preview of next week's episode, Dr. Steven Jasonowicz explains what a bunion deformity is, what causes it, and the pain it can cause.
11.30.2021
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, pain, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the hand and wrist, is compressed. Dr. Christian Skjong explains how physicians diagnose and...
11.23.2021
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Preview)
In this preview of next week's episode, Dr. Christian Skjong explains the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome and how patients are commonly affected.
11.16.2021
ACL Injuries and Surgery
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL, provides the knee the ability to do activities that require high degrees of cutting, pivoting, and accelerating. Once the ligament is torn, the knee is largely rendered unable to perform these types of activities....
11.09.2021
ACL Surgery (Preview)
In this preview of next week's episode, Dr. David Guelich explains what needs to be done before ACL surgery, as well as the challenges that patients may face afterward.
11.02.2021
Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune and rheumatic disorders cause your own immune system, which should be protecting you, to instead attack your body. They can cause a wide array of symptoms, including hair loss, fatigue, joint pain, joint swelling, rashes and more. Learn about...
10.26.2021
Autoimmune Disease (Preview)
In this preview of next week's episode, Dr. Ami Kothari explains the causes and treatments for autoimmune diseases, as well as the positive prognosis for patients experiencing autoimmune diseases.
10.19.2021
Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that originate off the shoulder blade and scapula and blend together and insert on the humerus. It essentially holds together the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears can be treated both surgically...
10.12.2021
Rotator Cuff (Preview)
In this preview of our episode on rotator cuff repair, Dr. David Hamming explains how MRI is used to visualize rotator cuff injuries and the factors that he considers when creating treatment plans for his patients.
10.01.2021
Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery
The Achilles tendon is key to the health of the foot and ankle. Achilles tendon treatment has changed significantly in the last ten years, including more aggressive rehabilitation protocols following surgery. Hosted by: Eric Chehab, M.D. | Guest: Anand Vora,...
10.01.2021
Total Hip Replacement
The introduction of total hip replacement surgery revolutionized people's ability to walk, function and really carry out near-normal function from a condition that was debilitating. Learn about the history of hip replacement surgery and what patients having total hip replacement...