Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, team physicians for the Chicago White Sox and Bulls, is pleased to offer the "Ask the Doctor" feature through our Web site. Review the orthopaedic conditions and treatment content provided or submit your own orthopaedic related question through the interactive form. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physicians will review the orthopaedic only questions submitted and select those for display though this area of our Web site.
Dangers of Soccer Headers
I have been at seminars and have read on the Internet that "headers" in soccer pose a risk to young athletes (one source saying "under age ten" another saying "under age sixteen"). At a recent soccer game involving nine-year old children, each header received spectacular applause--so not only were they being allowed to do headers, they were being encouraged. What do you think? What are the risks involved?
Treating Shin Splints
My 14-year-old daughter runs cross-country and has developed shin splints. What do you recommend for a course of treatment?
Treatment of a Wrist Injury
While playing baseball this weekend I slid into the plate and injured my wrist. My wrist is now swollen, black and blue, and tender to the touch. Could this be serious? Should I have X-rays?
When to Replace Running Shoes
I hear so many different responses, but from a physician's perspective, how often should I replace my running shoes?
Pain on the Top of the Feet - Midfoot Arthritis
After playing 18 holes of golf, I can hardly walk the next day because of an intense pain in the top of both of my feet. Any ideas as to what is causing this pain?
Mallet Finger
While playing baseball last week I jammed my finger trying to catch the ball. My finger is still painful and swollen, but only at the fingertip. I also have trouble straightening the tip of my finger. Do you think anything is broken?
Shoulder Pain
I play in a fast-pitch softball league and I have been experiencing a growing sharp pain in my shoulder. It seems the pain is coming from my rotator cuff and I have problems when I lay on it to sleep. Can you help me diagnose this injury?
How to Prevent Cramping
I am an active person who works out about four to five times a week. I try and eat a balanced diet and drink enough water. Over the past month I have experienced an increasing amount of cramps while working out. I've tried drinking more water, but that is not helping. Sometimes the cramps are so severe I must discontinue activity, and they even wake me up at night. Is there anything else that I can do to prevent these cramps?
Treatment of Distal Biceps Rupture
I suffered distal biceps rupture approximately four months ago. I've been rehabbing the injury with little progress. Should I continue with rehab? Is it too late to have surgery?
Sensitive Feet
The tops of both of my feet are extremely sensitive to any kind of touch or pressure. I am not experiencing any swelling or significant pain, however. Also, I am unable to recall any specific injury or event when the condition started, but I've been experiencing it for a really long time.
Ask the Doctor Archive:
OCD of the Patella
Diagnosing the Severity of Rotator Cuff Tears
Skier's Thumb
Problems with Heel Spurs
Ankle Replacement Surgery for Treating Arthritis
MBA Implants to Correct Flat Feet
Diagnosing the Severity of Rotator Cuff Tears
Hip Resurfacing vs. Hip Replacement
Treatment Options for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Complications from Clubfoot Correction Procedure
Sore Feet and Calves
Adolescent Athlete's Persistent Heel Pain
Bone Spurs and Ganglion Cysts
Running and Groin Strain
Sacroiliac Joint and Low Back Pain
Chronic Foot Pain
Chronic Back Pain
Excessive Ankle Popping
Hamstring Pull From a Skiing Accident
Cartilage and Meniscus Transplantation
Peroneal Tendonitis an Overuse Injury
Back Pain From Squatting and Heavy Lifting Exercises
Pain in the Lower Back
Sore Knee From Dancing
Sore Shoulders in Golfers
Thinning Knee Cartilage and Arthritis
The Long Term Affects of a Foot Sprain
Post Marathon Aches & Pains
Sharp Knee Pain and Jumper's Knee
Knee Swelling and ACL Tears
Torn or Damaged Cartilage
Knee Pain and Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS)
Calf Cramping and Soleus Atrophy
Sciatic Nerve and Leg Pain
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Shin Splints
Stretching Before Physical Activity
Hard Surfaces and Turf Toe
Injuries and Running Mechanics
Aging and Basketball Injuries
Basketball Injuries in the Female Athlete
Plantar Fascia: A Common Basketball Foot Injury
Knee Pain and Piriformis Syndrome
Localized Ankle Bursitis
The information contained on this page is intended only for general public education, and is not intended to serve as a substitute for direct medical advice. This information should not replace necessary medical consultations with a qualified orthopaedic physician.
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