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Knee Pain Offered By Rush University Medical Center

Join orthopedic experts at Rush University Medical Center for a free informational discussion about advanced options in treating chronic knee pain. The free program will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 24 in Room 542 of the Searle Conference Center, located on the Rush campus, at 1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago.

The discussion will include information about nonsurgical treatments and innovative surgical approaches for chronic knee pain that can yield excellent outcomes and minimize tissue trauma, allowing for accelerated rehabilitation and a faster return to work or sport.

Dr. Kathleen Weber, sports medicine specialist, will talk about nonsurgical options for recurring and chronic knee problems. Weber is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox.

Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in cartilage restoration, will talk about cartilage repair for young and active patients, using new techniques that make it possible to regenerate and replace cartilage before more advanced degeneration occurs. Cole is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox.

Dr. Scott Sporer, and orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery, will discuss current advances in knee replacement surgery including minimally invasive procedures.

To register for “Nonsurgical and Minimally Invasive Treatments for Chronic Knee Pain”, please call (888) 352-RUSH (7874) or visit http://www.rush.edu. Free parking in the Rush garage and refreshments are available for registered attendees.

Rush University Medical Center