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Training and experience
Michael G. Kogan, M.D. is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He has been
in practice with Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Associates for over 10 years. He
is a General Orthopedist who treats conditions ranging from fractures
(broken bones) to sprains and strains. However, he is a specialist in Sports
Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery. This specialty requires completing a
1-year fellowship concentration in this area after a 5-year Orthopedic
residency. He served on the medical team treating athletes at The Ohio State
University during residency and worked closely with the team physician at
the University of Western Ontario during his fellowship. He has served as a
team Orthopedic surgeon for the Schaumburg Flyers professional baseball team
and over 10 years he has been the team physician for Jacobs High
School in Algonquin.
In 2008, Dr. Kogan received the
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopedic Sports Medicine through the American
Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He completed requirements, including
examination, to earn this distinction.
Treatment goals
The two most common problems he treats are knee pain and shoulder pain.
There are various causes for these problems. As we get older, many of our
joints wear down, or degenerate, eventually leading to arthritis. Although
he takes care of these end-stage conditions with procedures such as joint
replacement, his goal as a Sports Medicine specialist is to fix problems
early on to prevent wear and tear and allow many years of physical activity,
even at a high level. His goal is to talk with each patient, obtain a
history of the problem, perform a physical exam, obtain and review
appropriate tests such as X-rays and MRI, and come up with a diagnosis and
treatment plan. Both non-surgical and surgical options are discussed in
great detail. Together, he and his patients implement the best treatment
plan for their condition.
Most common problems treated
In the knee, the two most common structures injured are the cartilage, or
meniscus, and the ligaments. When the cartilage tears, there are
often symptoms of pain, swelling and sometimes popping or catching within
the joint. This can happen from a single event or from repetitive injury.
Ligament injuries, such as a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),
are often the result of a specific event, often from sports participation.
Sometimes this can be caused by work-related activity or injury as well.
Recurrent instability or “giving-out” of the knee is possible As with the
knee, shoulder injuries can be traumatic, such as a dislocation, or from
repetitive use, such as rotator cuff tendonitis. Once again, an
appropriate evaluation is performed in the office and treatment is
commenced. Non-surgical, or conservative, treatment is usually explored
first. This often involves exercises, physical therapy, brace usage,
anti-inflammatory medications, and sometimes cortisone injection(s). For
instability problems that do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery
is recommended.
Types of surgery performed
Most of the surgical procedures that he performs on the knee are
arthroscopic. This means tiny incisions are used in a minimally invasive
fashion to inspect and treat conditions within the joint. Meniscal
repair, cartilage restoration, and ligament reconstruction can all be
performed successfully through the arthroscope. There is less pain, quicker
recovery, and a faster and more aggressive rehab is possible after these
procedures. Immediate full weight bearing and range of motion are usually
encouraged to minimize time with crutches and allow a speedy return to
sports, recreational endeavors, and work activities.
Arthroscopic procedures are
possible to repair the ligaments, or labrum, although traditional open
stabilization is still the “gold standard” for many problems. Rotator
cuff injuries are managed similarly. If pain with daily activities, such
as overhead use of the arm or even difficulty with sleeping at night, is not
improving with non-surgical measures, arthroscopic surgery and sometimes
mini-open repair, for a torn or weakened rotator cuff, can be quite
effective to treat this problem. An aggressive post-op exercise and rehab
regimen is often utilized.
Practice style
Dr. Kogan encourages an active one-on-one interaction with his patients. He
spends as much time as necessary with his patients and makes sure all
questions are answered in their office visits. He is a compassionate and
caring physician, and is extremely conscientious in his work. He takes great
satisfaction in helping people of all ages return to their desired activity
pursuits. He focuses on all aspects of sports medicine and treats
injuries or conditions that are related or interfere with exercise, sports
participation or a physical lifestyle.
Appointments
Dr. Kogan sees patients in the Algonquin office 3 days per week (Mon -Wed
-Fri) and in the Elgin office on Tuesdays. |
