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
As joint replacement surgeries become increasingly common, many patients seek ways to optimize their health before undergoing these life-changing procedures. One emerging area of interest is the role of vitamin D supplementation in potentially reducing the risk of complications...read more
On September 18th, 2024, Dr. Obermeyer hosted a seminar for attorneys representing workers injured at the workplace. This seminar was held in conjunction with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association. At the seminar he discussed the types of shoulder...read more
How do I find the best knee surgeon for my orthopedic problem? Selecting the best orthopedic surgeon for your knee condition is an important decision which can have a substantial impact on your comfort, activity status, ability to participate...read more
