MEDIA

For all media inquiries, please contact our Marketing Department.

Karen Rocks
Director of Marketing
(847)285-4211
krocks@barringtonortho.com


PRESS KIT

• Fact Sheet

• Available Experts

FACT SHEET

About us
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists is a leader in orthopedics for the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, serving the needs of patients for 29 years. Exclusively having on-site physician offices, rehabilitation services, MRI and radiology services is unique and convenient.

What makes Barrington Orthopedic Specialists a trusted source of medical information are the specialties and innovations within the field of orthopedics. Many of our physicians are distinctive in that they have been the first in the Chicago area to perform specific surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Our staff:
• 11 nationally recognized Orthopedic physicians
• 3 Podiatrists
• Chiropractic services
• On-site orthopedic rehabilitation
• On-site MRI and radiology services
• Osteoporosis testing and treatment

Did you know?**

It is estimated that over the course of an average lifetime, 80% of Americans will suffer from at least one episode of back pain.

In 2005, over 500,000 people had a total knee replacement or revision of a knee replacement surgery.

Over 375,000 people had a total hip replacement, partial hip replacement or revision of a hip replacement surgery in 2005.

Over 3 million people saw a physician for carpal tunnel syndrome in 2005.

In 2004 over 11 million people saw a physician for foot and ankle problems.

Top Five Musculoskeletal Related Reasons for Physician Visits 2005
1. Back pain, ache, soreness, discomfort (19,432,000 visits)
2. Knee pain, ache, soreness, discomfort (16,379,000 visits)
3. Shoulder pain, ache, soreness, discomfort (11,616,000 visits)
4. Low back pain, ache, soreness, discomfort (11,402,000 visits)
5. Neck pain, ache, soreness, discomfort (8,831,000 visits)

**All of the above statistics are courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons


AVAILABLE EXPERTS

The following is a comprehensive list of all the topics for interviews with knowledgeable spokespeople.

• Hand and upper extremities
• Back and spine
• Hip and knee
• Foot and ankle
• Shoulder
• Osteoporosis
• Rehabilitation services
• Golf Swing education
• Weight management
• Nutrition supplements
• Workers compensation
• Chiropractic