Chicago surgeon trains Chinese doctors in hip and knee replacement to meet china’s fast-growing demand
March 31, 2008
CHICAGO, IL, March 31, 2008 – Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago’s Mitchell Sheinkop, MD to train doctors in Beijing (view Dr. Sheinkop’s Blog entries from his trip) The Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago’s (NOHC) director of joint replacement, Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop, has been invited by the Chinese orthopedic community to travel to Beijing and Shanghai, China to train Chinese orthopedic surgeons in large joint replacements, including hip and knee. Dr. Sheinkop has performed more than 20,000 knee and hip reconstruction surgeries, including over 300 of the new hip resurfacing procedures. From June 6-12, 2008, Dr. Sheinkop will perform live surgeries and a series of lectures at hospitals in Shanghai and Beijing. In addition, he will bring physical therapists to train and educate participants on the importance of post-operative physical therapy as part of the overall recovery process. Read more
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Revolutionary new technique uses onyx to fill hard-to-treat aneurysms
March 21, 2008
DR. DEMETRIUS LOPES ONE OF FIRST IN COUNTRY TO USE NEW TECHNIQUE
CHICAGO, IL, March 21, 2008 – It has been quite a week for aneurysm patient Diane Long, of Homewood, Illinois. On Sunday, she struggled with double vision because of a large aneurysm in her brain compressing a nerve that controls eye movement. On Monday, she became one of the first in the country to have surgery using a noninvasive procedure and a newly developed material called Onyx. On Wednesday she was back home and feeling like she had a new lease on life.
An aneurysm is a pocket formed on a weakened vessel wall, which can disrupt normal blood flow, develop clots and in some cases, burst. Diane has a strong genetic predisposition to large aneurysms of the brain. Four of her family members, including two sisters, have received treatment for these types of aneurysms. So in 2005, when one her sisters developed a bleeding aneurysm, Diane made an appointment for an MRI of her brain. At that time, the MRI scans showed a small aneurysm and the doctors said they would watch it. Recently it began to grow again, causing her to have a drooping eyelid and double vision. Read more
Advances in the treatment of cervical stenosis and chiari malformation
March 19, 2008
Until recently, Chiari malformation (CM) was regarded as a rare condition. Current estimates suggest that up to 2 million Americans may have CM. Oftentimes, however, it goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis, migraine, fibromyalgia, or psychiatric disturbances.
Cervical stenosis is a common cause of neck pain, mostly occurring in patients over 50 as a result of aging and “wear and tear” on the spine. Similar to CM, cervical stenosis is difficult to diagnose. Early recognition and the understanding of treatment options are imperative in preventing progression of the condition.
This educational event has been designed to educate attendees on the nuances of diagnosing and treating CM and cervical stenosis. Surgical advances in the treatment of cervical stenosis, including the recently FDA-approved Prestige® Cervical Disc will be specifically addressed. Read more
Forbes article highlights clinical excellence at specialty hospitals
March 17, 2008
A recent article published in Forbes Magazine highlights the clinical excellence achieved by specialty hospitals throughout the nation. The article specifically cited instances in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lubbock, Texas, Fresno, California, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma whereby the in-hospital mortality rate was significantly less than one of the local full-service hospitals in each of the cities mentioned. Hip replacement, knee replacement and spinal fusion were among the conditions analyzed. The Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago has also been recognized by a national rating firm as well as local insurance companies for clinical excellence compared to both local as well as hospitals nationwide. These data recognize the benefits to patients derived from focusing on a select group of conditions. Read more
Gridiron game plan: maximize performance, minimize injuries
March 7, 2008
Learn how to score a safe and successful football season from some of the most experienced sports medicine specialists in Chicagoland. Physicians known for their orthopedic care of athletes with DePaul University, the Chicago Bulls, Major League Soccer and notable high school football programs come together to provide comprehensive, practical insight into the prevention and treatment of the full array of injuries that are common in high school football. These esteemed physicians are joined by athletic trainers, coaches and others that have unparalleled experience in advising and preparing leading Chicago area athletes. Read more
Neurologic & orthopedic hospital of chicago ranked no. 1 in illinois, among top in nation for spine surgery
March 3, 2008
CHICAGO, IL, March 3, 2008 —The Neurologic and Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago (NOHC) has been ranked No. 1 in Illinois and is among the top five percent in the country for spine surgery according to the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study. The HealthGrades Research analyzed patient outcomes at all of the nation’s hospitals over the past three years. The study also concluded that NOHC is:
- A recipient of the HealthGrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award
- The only hospital in Illinois to receive spine surgery excellence award
- Five-star rated for spine surgery
- Five-star rated for back and neck surgery two years in a row
- Five-star rated for spinal fusion
