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16 years in private practice treating primarily orthopedic conditions, Co-admitter Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)- Many Chicago Bulls Patients
AASP (American Association of Spine Physicians ACA (American Chiropractic Association) ICA (Illinois Chiropractic Association)
BS/DC National University of Health Sciences 1991 Board Certified AMA impairment Ratings Presidential Cabinet Member NHUS
Who's Who/Doctor of the year award 1999/Presidential Cabinet Member NHUS
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Hi Debbie, Your doctor is absolutely correct, cortisone destroys the connective tissue when used too much. The best solution is to get fitted with computerized orthotics. These are usually covered by
Hi Christine, Yes, you are correct, the same thing happened to me. I had it done by the Bulls doctor (Hefferon) at NW hospital. I would be happy to discuss options with you. Please give me a call @
Hi Stephen, Even if you didn't have issues with the hardware, it is recommended you remove it. Metal and bone expand at different rates when weather pressure (atmospheric) changes occur causing different
Hi Nicole, Very good question, the MRI isn't sensitive enough to pick up many hairline fractures, periosteal tearing or other micro traumas. A bone SPECT will. Depending on where you live, this may
Hi Mel, The best anti-inflammatory is ice, then I would rest it as much as possible. When using ice, take a warm moist towel and wrap it around a ziplock bag filled with ice to mitigate the shock and

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