Is There a Doctor in the House State?

The number of applicants to medical schools in the State of Illinois is down 33%. In Aurora there used to be 5 neuro-surgeons who did brain surgery, now there are 2 (but some weekends there are none!). Some counties in Illinois no longer... read more >>

"Oh, My Aching Shoulder!" by Arif Saleem, MD

Shoulder painis one of the most common reasons that patients see an orthopedic physician. When an orthopedic surgeon evaluates a shoulder, he is determining the source of pain, which could be due to... read more >>

Heal Your Heels by Jeffrey W. Watkins, DPM, AACFAS

It has been noted that heel pain can affect anyone between the ages of 8 and 80. In fact, a local news station has reported that some 30 million people in the United States suffer from heel pain. Heel pain can be caused by numerous factors including... read more >>

Mini-Incision Joint Replacement:
Shorter Incisions vs. Long Term Results

Certainly you’ve heard about it. You may even know someone who had it done. You’ve probably seen it on the 10 o’clock news. The patient goes into the hospital to have a total joint replacement (probably a hip replacement) and walks out of... read more >>