The Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute at MOR

04/23/2026

From everyday tasks to peak performance, our specialists focus on restoring motion, strength, and confidence in your hands, wrists, and elbows. Expert care that gets you moving better, faster, and stronger.

04/20/2026

🤔 Think Tommy John Surgery is only for MLB pitchers? Think again.
UCL injuries are showing up far beyond the baseball diamond — in gymnasts, tennis players, manual workers, and more. If you've felt that nagging inner elbow pain, this one's worth a read.

The crack of a professional baseball bat often brings to mind the high-stakes world of Major League pitching and the dreaded elbow pop. However, Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries are no longer exclusive to the mound; they are increasingly affecting athletes and workers across various disci...

04/15/2026

🎉 April is Occupational Therapy Month — and we're celebrating the people who make recovery possible.
At the Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute at MOR, our occupational therapists are at the heart of every recovery. Whether you're healing from carpal tunnel release, a fracture, tendon repair, or joint replacement, OT isn't a checkbox — it's the foundation of getting your life back.
In this video, our experts explain why early, consistent therapy after upper extremity surgery leads to better outcomes, faster return to daily activities, and lasting function. This OT Month, we're honoring the science, skill, and dedication that our therapists bring to every patient, every day.
To every OT on our team — thank you! Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

04/14/2026

Travis, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We appreciate your kind words!

04/09/2026

From the field to the OR, hand surgeons are trained to treat sports trauma with precision and care—helping athletes recover strength, restore function, and get back in the game.

Hand and Wrist Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago offers treatment for hand and elbow sports injuries, elbow dislocation, cubital tunnel syndrome, radial head fracture and medial epicondylitis.

04/07/2026

Daniel, thank you for sharing your experience! Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

04/06/2026

From backyard baseball to the mound, Tony Cantelo’s journey hit a setback with an overuse elbow injury. After Tommy John surgery with Dr. Mark Cohen at the Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and dedicated rehab, he made his return to the game he loves. ⚾ Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

04/02/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can increase inflammation and make arthritis symptoms flare, impacting how you move and feel each day. Managing stress is an important step in protecting your joint health and staying active.

Having a chronic disease like arthritis affects many aspects of daily living and can cause stress. Learn coping strategies dealing with stress.

03/31/2026

Shalaine, thank you for your kind words! Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

03/26/2026

Top-ranked orthopedic care starts with the specialists at the Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush—delivering advanced treatment and trusted expertise for every upper extremity injury. To Be Your Best, See the Best.

03/23/2026

Chronic wrist pain affecting your daily life? If conservative care isn't cutting it, wrist replacement and wrist fusion are two paths worth understanding. Here's what you need to know. Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

Chronic wrist pain can cast a long shadow over daily life, interfering with everything you do.

03/19/2026

After years of water polo, wrestling, and martial arts, severe elbow arthritis slowed Ed Chen down. Following elbow arthroscopy with Dr. Mark Cohen at the Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, he’s back to kickboxing and doing what he loves.