A child’s forearm bones can break in many different ways and in many different locations—near the wrist, elbow, or in between. They are typically caused by a fall on an outstretched arm or when there’s a direct hit to the forearm, injuring one or both bones (ulna and radius). When a broken bone protrudes through […]
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Children most often experience elbow fractures when they fall on their outstretched arm. This injury may cause hand numbness and severe elbow pain. Making a Diagnosis Your pediatric orthopedic doctor will look at your child’s arm for signs of damage to their nerves and blood vessels. They will also order an X-ray to confirm their […]
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IBJI helps thousands of young athletes each year recover from sports injuries and ailments. Experts in pediatric sports medicine are dedicated to helping all young athletes in diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and injury prevention and education. We treat a wide variety of conditions, from breaks and sprains to growth-plate injuries, tears, dislocation, and concussion. Our goal […]
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Dr. Patel is double board certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. He specializes in all sports medicine injuries for adolescents and adults, including knee, shoulder and elbow. With a special interest in complex knee disorders, his goal is to preserve the native joint. Dr. Patel is among the few physicians in Chicago performing advanced […]
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Dr. Carey Ellis is a board-certified, fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician who has trained comprehensively in the nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal concerns. He also serves as a co-chair for the sports-related concussion program at OAK Orthopedics. In his practice, Dr. Ellis sees sports injuries in patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and […]
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The weightless feeling from a trampoline can be a thrilling experience. Children enjoy jumping on a trampoline and love to see how much height they can get with every jump. Although jumping on a trampoline is fun, it can be dangerous and cause injury. Jumping on a trampoline poses a high risk of injury for […]
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Dr. Andrea Kramer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics. She provides treatments for all the major congenital disorders, including hip dysplasia, club feet, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and down syndrome. She also provides care for scoliosis and traumatic injuries. Dr. Kramer offers the most up to date surgical and clinical techniques, including […]
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Dr. Chams is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, knee and shoulder disorders. He was fellowship trained at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute where he received specialized training in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of complex knee and shoulder disorders and sports injuries. After his fellowship, he introduced many of these innovative […]
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Dr. Eric Chehab is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine. He provides general fracture care and specializes in the treatment of sports related injuries, in particular to the knee and shoulder. Dr. Chehab provides advanced treatments for anterior cruciate ligament injuries, shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability, and soft tissue […]
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