Patient: Mason ErlaOccupation: College baseball pitcherAge at Surgery: 19Procedure: Repair of latissimus tendon “I really appreciated that Dr. Romeo was interested in my career post-surgery.”—Mason Erla When Mason Erla, a 6’ 4” talented right-handed pitcher stepped up to the mound on February 26, 2017, he didn’t know it would be the last time he would... Read More
Not long ago, serious shoulder injuries required major surgery through large incisions. Today, advanced arthroscopic technologies in the hands of skilled surgeons like trusted Chicago orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anthony Romeo have changed the patient experience from one involving a hospital stay and prolonged recovery to an outpatient procedure that requires just a few small incisions.... Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty in all of our lives. From March 2020 onwards, we have seen a bevy of changes that turned life as we know it on its head. While we don’t know how long this pandemic will last or if there are any more lockdowns around the corner, we will do... Read More
As an ortho surgeon, my primary concern when it comes to sports is managing the risk of injury. These days, however, I’m faced with an additional concern—managing the risk of viral transmission among athletes in the midst of a global pandemic. Team sports present a unique challenge to social distancing. Should the game go on?... Read More
Baseball players are back on the field after the longest off-season and latest season start ever. Although the players have been officially allowed to train since July 1, there is concern that the shortened training time may leave them more susceptible to injuries—especially pitchers. While this abbreviated season will undoubtedly heighten the risk of injury... Read More
Internationally recognized artist, Timm Etters, struggled with elbow pain for over a year interfering with his work. Timm was diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and internal dearangement. After conservative management failed, he strongly considered surgery. He was told by other physicians that he may not be able to draw again after the procedure, but Dr. Anthony... Read More
Alex Howell, a 28-year-old sixth grade science teacher, has been passionate about soccer since she was eight years old. She played both soccer and softball, however she dedicated most of her time to soccer, and even earned a scholarship at Illinois State University, where she was a four year starter, and where her team made... Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNAkM_Q2lNoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Yoga Instructor back to teaching after Total Shoulder Replacement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNAkM_Q2lNo) Donna Thomas, a life-long athlete and current yoga instructor, started noticing shoulder pain about four years ago caused by osteoarthritis. After numerous joint injections, physical therapy and modification of daily activities to avoid pain, she decided to... Read More
On the final segment of Advancements in Healthcare, Dr. Anthony Romeo discusses shoulder replacement surgery in an outpatient setting, and the advancements made to this operation over the years. The biggest change made over the last twenty years to shoulder replacement surgery is that initially, the bone would be cut in a way where the implant... Read More
On week five of Advancements in Healthcare, Paul is ready for physical therapy. After the first six weeks in a sling, Paul starts physical therapy exercises to strengthen and stretch his shoulder. Day by day, small progressions are made, and the pain subsides. Dr. Anthony Romeo and the team analyze Paul’s range of motion to... Read More
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