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Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: arthroscopic surgery, musculoskeletal problems, rotator cuff problems, and more.

800 Biesterfield Road Suite 2011
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

(847) 439-2314

Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Ascension, Ascension Alexian Brothers, G&T Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and G AND T ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE.

Office Locations

Address:

1200 South York Street #4190
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Address:

6374 N. Lincoln Avenue Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60659

Address:

800 Biesterfield Road Suite 2011
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	113
injections	55

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	91
doctor visit	177
injections	91

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	85
doctor visit	203
injections	85

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

aspiration	72
doctor visit	198
injections	72

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	55
doctor visit	105
injections	55

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	102
doctor visit	164
injections	102

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	74
doctor visit	149
injections	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

aspiration	82
doctor visit	137
injections	82

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

aspiration	215
doctor visit	397
injections	215

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	182
injections	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Ascension

Ascension Alexian Brothers

G&T Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

G AND T ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin Chingyun Tu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.	$23,903 $23,903
Henry Schein, Inc.	$190 $190
Boston Scientific Corporation	$151 PAIN MANAGEMENT $151
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$82 IDEAL $82

**Types of Payments**
Acquisitions	$23,903
Food and Beverage	$233
Gift	$190

Biography

Dr. Kevin Tu specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Elk Grove Village, IL, Chicago, IL, and Elmhurst, IL. Clinical interests for Dr. Tu include arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff problems, and sports health. He attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Tu trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. His professional affiliations include Ascension, Edward-Elmhurst Health, and Elmhurst Hospital.