Q&A with IBJI Rheumatologist Angela Crowley, MD What Is Arthritis? Dr. Crowley: Arthritis is anything affecting the joints that’s causing pain and inflammation. The two broad categories of arthritis would be degenerative and inflammatory. What Is Inflammatory Arthritis? Dr. Crowley: These are primarily caused by an overactive immune system. Essentially the body is recognizing the […]
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Dr. Teresa Sosenko completed her medical degree at Poznan University of Medical Science, in Poznan, Poland. After completing her residency in Internal Medicine at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she served as Chief Resident, Dr. Sosenko went on to pursue a fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Illinois-Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. […]
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Gout is a common arthritic condition that causes pain and inflammation in your joints that can lead to redness and swelling. It is a type of arthritis that can be managed and treated with the help of a specialist. IBJI recently chatted with Dr. Alfonso Bello, board certified rheumatologist, answers the most common questions asked […]
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Frostbite in the hands and fingers is a painful injury that we can sometimes get from exposing our skin to freezing temperatures for too long. It can happen to people who are stranded in the wilderness or outside (for example, if your car breaks down). We’ve all felt the effects of being outside in the […]
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DES PLAINES, Ill., October 30, 2020—Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, offers new expanded services in the McHenry area. Patients will now benefit from immediate care options at the new McHenry OrthoAccess clinic, and expanded spine services, now closer to home. The McHenry OrthoAccess is a walk-in, […]
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DES PLAINES, Ill., October 16, 2020—Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, is proud to have 26 IBJI physicians named to Chicago Magazine’s list of “Top Docs for Fitness Junkies.” The list of “Top Docs” for orthopedic surgery and hand surgery, compiled by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. and […]
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DES PLAINES, Ill., August 17, 2020 — Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, welcomes Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists (OSS) to our practice as of August 1, 2020. OSS brings a team of six physicians and two physical and occupational therapy clinics at their Park Ridge and Fox River […]
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At IBJI, safety is our top priority. Staff are committed and working together to keep our patients and each other safe. During COVID-19, our staff has stepped up by helping to screen patients and take temperatures before they come into the office. These safety precautions help to protect our patients by reducing the risk of […]
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Now more than ever, safety in care is a top priority. With the fear surrounding safety during doctor visits, many patients have either needed to postpone surgeries or they have chosen to cancel appointments. Orthopedic patients are amongst those who are looking for safer alternatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, telemedicine has become […]
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