As a leading shoulder surgeon in the northwest Chicago suburbs, Thomas Obermeyer MD often encounters patients worried about rotator cuff tears diagnosed via MRI. Shoulder pain is a common issue, affecting millions annually, and terms like “rotator cuff tear,”...read more
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee surgery and sports medicine in the Chicago suburbs, we have seen firsthand how knee replacement surgery can transform lives for active individuals suffering from end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Whether you’re a weekend...read more
As your dedicated orthopedic surgeon in the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Thomas Obermeyer is pleased to share an important update. Effective January 1, 2026, Barrington Orthopedic Specialists—where Dr. Obermeyer serves as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, knee...read more
If you’re dealing with knee pain due to osteoarthritis affecting only one compartment of your knee, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), also known as partial knee replacement, can be an excellent option. It preserves more natural bone and tissue compared...read more
Are There Long-Term Benefits to Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery? Insights from a Norwegian Study with 15 Year Follow-Up Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain and disability. If you have been diagnosed with a painful rotator...read more
Orthopedic specialists, primary care physicians, family members, and patients all can relate anecdotes about reports and observations of familial patterns of osteoarthritis. A common question is, “Is my arthritis genetic?” A new genetic variant study of millions of patients...read more
