As we close out Healthy Aging Month, one piece of advice deserves a good reminder – listen to your doctor. In this case, we’re talking specifically about recovery from orthopedic surgery. This blog from our own Dr. Kenneth Korcek is a good first-time read or reread about the importance of sticking to a post-operative care plan and general tips that will improve overall health. Dr. Korcek specializes in treating hand, wrist, and elbow injuries and sees patients at our Rockford and Algonquin locations. #healthyagingmonth https://www.orthoillinois.com/blog/feeling-great-can-cause-a-longer-recovery-its-crucial-to-follow-doctors-orders-after-surgery/ ORTHOILLINOIS.COM Feeling great can cause a longer recovery. It’s crucial to follow doctor’s orders after surgery | Ortho Illinois

Whether it’s a tweaked back caused by yard work or pain from the return to fall sports and activities, injuries can happen anytime. Remember that our Injury Express clinics in Algonquin and McHenry are affordable, walk-in options for strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, and scrapes! https://www.orthoillinois.com/injury-express/

Remember that all OrthoIllinois locations require patients to wear masks, per state regulation. We are also still prescreening patients upon arrival, and visitors must wait outside or in their cars unless patients require assistance. Check out our website for the latest updates on how we’re keeping patients and our staff safe and healthy. All our locations remain open with regular business hours. Questions about your appointment? Call us at 815-398-9491. https://www.orthoillinois.com/blog/coronavirus-announcement-updates/ ORTHOILLINOIS.COM Coronavirus Announcement & Updates | Ortho Illinois

What exactly is a sports medicine injury? This includes care for advanced athletes and anyone who’s physically active. Many of our sports medicine specialists work with professional sports teams (including the Chicago Blackhawks and the Rockford IceHogs) and local high school teams. They’re supported by on-staff certified athletic trainers and physical therapists. Common injuries they can diagnose and treat include fractures and dislocations, rotator cuff injuries, knee injuries, torn ligaments and tendons, hip injuries, and sprains and strains. https://www.orthoillinois.com/sports-medicine/ ORTHOILLINOIS.COM Sports Medicine | Ortho Illinois

Check out this great virtual wellness event today from our partners at the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. Our own marketing team member Paul Strandquist joins the lineup of speakers to talk about advancements in orthopedic care. Paul is an active member of the chamber’s Health and Wellness Team and a great liaison for our new McHenry Clinic! https://www.facebook.com/events/908864259523629/ THU, 17 SEP Virtual Lunch and Learn - The New Face of Wellness

Congratulations to Dr. Pradeep Raju, an OrthoIllinois' sports medicine specialist at Injury Express in both McHenry and Algonquin. Dr. Raju serves as a teaching physician for the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Rockford third year residents' Family Medicine rotation. This past weekend, the students awarded Dr. Raju as Top Attending and the outstanding rotation of the year for the fourth year in a row. Great job Dr. Raju!

Whether you're a weekend warrior or spring cleaning, accidents can happen! Injury Express is an affordable, walk-in option for strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, and scrapes! https://www.orthoillinois.com/injury-express/

It is Brain Awareness Week! Dr. Pradeep Raju shares what to do after suffering a concussion and how to let your brain heal. Follow the link below to learn more! https://www.orthoillinois.com/blog/letting-your-brain-heal-what-to-do-after-suffering-a-concussion/

As spring approaches and outdoor sports and activities resume, injuries can occur at any moment. Injury Express is an affordable, walk-in option to handle sprains, strains, fractures, lacerations and other injuries! Located inside OrthoIllinois in Algonquin (650 S. Randall Road) and McHenry (4119 W. Shamrock Lane, Suite 103). Algonquin Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm McHenry Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dr. Van Thiel explains the difference between ACL and Total Knee Replacement surgery as 2 options for those in need of a serious knee repair. Check it out below! VANTHIELMD.COM ACL Surgery vs Total Knee Replacement Surgery | Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel Geoffrey S. Van Thiel, MD March 10 at 3:20 PM · If serious repair is needed to resolve knee pain, there are two common surgeries recommended. This visual helps to explain the difference between ACL and total knee replacement surgery:

Geoffrey S. Van Thiel, MD March 10 at 3:20 PM · If serious repair is needed to resolve knee pain, there are two common surgeries recommended. This visual helps to explain the difference between ACL and total knee replacement surgery:

OrthoIllinois Rheumatologists Dr. Amrit Anand, MD, MS, PT, FACP and Jacqueline Kannan, MD are accepting new patients for appointments at our Elgin and McHenry clinic locations in Illinois. Drs. Anand and Kannan are specially trained to treat arthritis, osteoporosis, and auto-immune diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. For more information visit https://www.orthoillinois.com/rheumatology/ or call 815-398-9491 to request an appointment.

March is National Athletic Training Month! This year’s slogan is “ATs are Essential to Health Care” and we couldn’t agree more about how important their role is in the health and safety of our patients!