|
|
Healthcare Professionals
|
|
Dirk Nelson, M.D.
Chief of Orthopedics
Chief of Orthopedics
Contact:
For a physician referral,
please call 312.567.2600.
|
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete or are simply feeling the aches and pains of age, Mercy has the cure for all of your bone and joint ills.
Mercy’s unparalleled commitment to minimally invasive procedures, combined with broad specialty and sub-specialty expertise, establishes Mercy as a leader in orthopedic care.  A Caring TeamMercy’s Comprehensive Orthopedics Center includes a multidisciplinary team of experts with special training in the care and education of patients with orthopedic concerns and includes physicians, nurses, and physical therapists that design a customized program of care and support for your needs. You can rest assured knowing Mercy physicians are leaders in orthopedics and their respective subspecialty, delivering an exceptional level of expertise and experience. Mercy's orthopedic surgeons are highly trained and skilled in both general and specialty orthopedic care. All physicians are fellowship trained and board certified. Many have earned professional awards and honors, and frequently publish and speak in their areas of specialty. What We Care For Mercy Orthopedic specialists care for a wide range of bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions including: - Back & Neck - Shoulder & Elbow - Hand & Wrist - Hip & Knee - Foot & Ankle - Sports Medicine - Work Related Injuries - Fractures & Concussions Leading-Edge Procedures At Mercy, highly skilled orthopedic surgeons are continually expanding the boundaries of orthopedic medicine. Our physicians use sophisticated, minimally invasive techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to treat a variety of sports injuries, as well as knee, elbow, shoulder, hip and wrist pain. Some of the pioneering procedures available at Mercy include: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) ACI is a groundbreaking treatment for damaged knee cartilage that involves growing new cartilage in a laboratory.
Arthroscopic Joint, Muscle and Tendon Repair
Advances in arthroscopy and smaller, more refined instruments allow for new, minimally invasive treatment options for a number of common problems, including chronic pain, cartilage tears, torn ligaments, rotator cuff pain and certain fractures. Personalized Therapy & Rehabilitation MAt Mercy, our comprehensive orthopedics care is about designing a personalized program for your needs and helping you regain your independence to live well again. Whether you are in need of the therapy to aid in healing an injury, or in need of therapy after surgery, Mercy's Rehabilitation Services offer the expert care and quality therapy programs needed to help improve your level of function and independence. Staffed completely by highly trained and credentialed physical and occupational therapists, you can rest assured you will always receive the care you need and deserve. Learn more about Mercy's Rehabilitation and Therapy Services. Meet Our Experts Mercy’s orthopedic surgeons are highly trained and skilled in both general and specialty orthopedic care. All physicians are fellowship trained and board certified. Many have earned professional awards and honors, and frequently publish and speak in their areas of specialty. Chiropractic Care Michael Allgeier, DC Allgeier Chiropractic Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee) Dirk D. Nelson, MD Midland Orthopedics Gregory Primus, MD Chicago Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Robert Sawchyn, MD Marquette Orthopedics Craig Westin, MD Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Spine (Back & Neck) Theodore Fisher, MD Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Charles Slack, MD Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Sports Medicine & Injury William Heller, MD Midland Orthopedics Michael Maday, MD Midland Orthopedics Dirk D. Nelson, MD Midland Orthopedics Gregory Primus, MD Chicago Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery John Sonnenberg, MD Midland Orthopedics Robert Strugala, MD Midland Orthopedics Craig Westin, MD Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Trauma Tellie Psaradellis, MD Midland Orthopedics Upper Extremity (Hand, Shoulder, Elbow) William Heller, MD Midland Orthopedics Gregory Primus, MD Chicago Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery John Sonnenberg, MD Midland Orthopedics Helpful Resources American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Save Your Knees by AAOS American Arthritis Foundation Resources in Spanish:
American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Resources in Chinese: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) |
