As an orthopedic surgeon, I often meet patients who love the game of golf—and understandably, they’re concerned about how a hip or knee replacement might affect their ability to keep playing. In fact, one of the most common questions...read more
My name is Mark Barba, M.D., and I am an orthopedic surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. I practice at Orthoillinois . I have now added an exciting new facet to my practice: advanced nonoperative treatments using orthobiologics. One of the...read more
After 29 years as a fire captain and helicopter paramedic, Mark Marinelli was no stranger to pain. Eventually, the toll of decades spent protecting others began to impact his own quality of life. His hips and knees were worn...read more
When the sun is shining and the weather is warm and inviting, there’s nothing like being outside – on the golf course, the tennis courts, on the bike path, in the garden – doing all the things we love...read more
You played a few extra holes over the weekend, maybe took a couple of aggressive swings, and now your shoulder just doesn’t feel quite right. Sound familiar? Turns out, your swing isn’t the only thing that needs adjusting. Golf...read more
If lifting a laundry basket, reaching for your seatbelt, or just trying to sleep on your side has gone from routine to painful, your shoulder could be telling you something is not right. That deep, nagging ache might be...read more
