WHY
Why Orthopedic Care?
Rand Medical Center combines orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians to evaluate injuries, review imaging, and recommend a personalized treatment plan focused on pain relief, healing, and mobility.
Specialist Access For Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedics
At Rand Medical Center
Comprehensive orthopedic care for fractures, sports injuries, ligament tears, arthritis, and recovery planning — with coordinated surgical referrals to trusted specialists when needed.
Orthopedics
Why, When, And Where Patients Start Care
WHEN
When Should You Be Seen?
Patients should schedule promptly for suspected fractures, ligament injuries, meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, arthritis-related joint pain, work injuries, and sports injuries that are not improving.
WHERE
Where Does Care Happen?
Orthopedic care is coordinated through Rand Medical Center in Arlington Heights, including consultation, surgical planning, fracture care, sports medicine treatment, and rehab follow-up.
Process & Features
Orthopedic treatment with diagnosis, procedures, and rehab aligned
- Specialist evaluation with careful symptom review and imaging review before treatment planning.
- Surgery-center support for arthroscopic procedures, fracture care, and hand or foot surgery when needed.
- Sports medicine guidance for active patients who want safe recovery and return to activity.
- Coordinated follow-up with physical therapy and rehabilitation after procedures or injuries.
Care Tracks
Fracture Care And Sports Medicine Under One Service Line
Fracture Care
Care for simple and complex breaks
The orthopedic source file includes fracture care for simple, compound, comminuted, stress, and pathological fractures.
- Treatment options include casting and splinting, surgical fixation, minimally invasive procedures, and rehabilitation.
- All suspected fractures should be evaluated by a medical professional instead of managed at home.
- Healing timelines vary, with simpler fractures sometimes healing in 6 to 8 weeks and more complex cases taking longer.
Sports Medicine
Treatment for athletes and active patients
Rand’s orthopedic sports medicine content focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and safe return to performance after injury.
- Common sports injuries listed include ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, meniscus tears, sprains and strains, and stress fractures.
- Treatment may include physical therapy, arthroscopic surgery, regenerative medicine techniques, orthotics, bracing, and sports-specific training.
- Not every sports injury needs surgery, and many can be managed conservatively first.
Procedures
Orthopedic Surgeries And Procedures Performed
Conditions Treated
Common Orthopedic Conditions Seen At Rand
FAQs
Orthopedic Questions Patients Ask
How long does it take for a fracture to heal?
Healing time depends on the type of fracture, how severe it is, and the patient’s overall health. Simpler fractures may heal faster, while more complex fractures can take several months.
What is the difference between a fracture and a break?
There is no difference. Fracture is the medical term for a broken bone.
Do all sports injuries require surgery?
No. Many sports injuries can be treated with rest, therapy, medication, bracing, and other non-surgical approaches. Surgery is usually reserved for more severe injuries or cases that do not improve enough with conservative care.
Next Step
Schedule An Orthopedic Consultation
If you are dealing with a fracture, sports injury, joint pain, or orthopedic condition, Rand Medical Center can help you move quickly toward evaluation, treatment, and coordinated surgical referral when needed.