Health Library
Patient information from John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
Patient education library
Orthopaedic information you can trust from Your Orthopaedic Connection, a service provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Recommended Web sites
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
For more information regarding programs and services offered by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) click on this web site. - American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
This site focuses on the practice of sports medicine. - Arthrex
Founded in 1984, Arthrex have become the leader in advanced engineering and manufacturing technology for orthopedic surgeons particularly as it relates to arthroscopy and sports medicine. - AthletiCo
AthletiCo is a market leader in the Chicago area dedicated to providing exceptional, progressive and cost-effective outpatient rehabilitation. - DJO
DJO is a leading manufacture of braces that are frequently used for orthopedic patients. - Illinois State Medical Inter-Insurance Exchange
ISMIE Mutual is a malpractice insurance company that was founded in 1976 on the premise that physicians in Illinois must have the freedom to practice medicine without the fear and constraints of medical malpractice litigation. - Medscape
A healthcare professional's web site that offers timely clinical information for patients and those poviding clinical care. - Orthopedic Network News
Orthopedic Network News is a quarterly publication and on-line information service that focuses on cost and quality issues in orthopedics. - Sg2
Sg2 is a firm that provides medical intelligence and forecasts future trends in health care. - Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew develops and markets advanced medical devices that help healthcare professionals treat patients more effectively - The Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
This is the official web site of The Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago. This is the first specialty hospital in the United States dedicated to orthopedic and neurosurgery service lines. The Hospital is an 85 bed facility that opened in January of 2003. It is the principle location of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgy and Neuroresearch (CINN) and the Chicago Institute of Orthopedics (CIOO). - WebMD
WebMD offers daily medical news to keep you abreast of relevant health issues. This health information source offers a daily dose of information to help keep your family healthy. - Your Orthopaedic Connection
I consider this a leading source of online musculoskeletal health information. This is a reliable Internet resounce for patients to learn about common conditions, better understand diagnosis and treatment, and become more involved in one's healthcare. - Zimmer
Zimmer is a United States Corporation and the world's No. 1 pure-play orthopedic company. Their "Keeping Pace with Life" web site offers the public a wide range of information concerning reconstructive hip and knee surgery.
Contact Information
Chicago Institute of Orthopedics
4646 North Marine Drive
3rd Floor
Chicago,
IL
USA
60640
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Phone 773.564.7700
Fax 773.564.7701
Other staff in my practice
No orthopedic surgeon practices without the support of a professional team and I am certainly no exception! Our staff is committed to giving you the best customer service possible when you come to my practice. Each staff member works as part of a team for you. We are all here to answer any types of questions you may have. I am pleased to introduce you to this team. Together we are committed to providing the best possible orthopedic care to our growing patient family.