When you wake up in the morning, if you are like me, you turn off the alarm and reach for your glasses. You pull off the bed covers, shift your legs and put your feet on the ground to...read more
With fall comes the return of favorite sports like football, cross country, soccer and field hockey. While such activities bring great joy, camaraderie, and school spirit, they also carry an increased risk of injury for kids and adults alike....read more
ALGONQUIN, Ill. (August 3, 2020) – Sports medicine specialist Dr. Cort Lawton will join the medical team at OrthoIllinois, a leading bone and joint provider in northern Illinois beginning August 20, 2020. Dr. Lawton specializes in surgical procedures related...read more
Good posture has always been critical to promoting healthy bones and joints, but it’s top of mind lately as more individuals are working from home with less-than-ideal office setups. Focusing on good posture allows your body to be in...read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of our daily lives, including delaying surgeries and other treatments for our Ortho Illinois patients with bone and joint injuries, conditions, and pain. We are grateful for your patience during this unprecedented...read more
With warmer weather, we tend to spend more time outside. As a trauma surgeon, that means I and my colleagues start to see a higher volume of injuries related to spring and summer activities. We often hear or joke...read more