Dr. Nolan Horner

ACL Injuries

Reconstruction of ACL tears results in improved function, stability and pain in the knee. Athletes are able to fully return to sport as soon as 6-9 months after surgery

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Rotator Cuff Tears

Dr. Horner uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to repair rotator cuff tears of the shoulder, which results in reduced post-operative pain and only very small skin incisions

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Meniscal Tears

Meniscal tears in the knee can cause pain or mechanical symptoms such as clicking, popping, catching or snapping. Minimally invasive techniques can be used to repair or remove tears allowing for a quick recovery

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Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder replacement surgery is highly effective at removing pain and restoring function caused by osteoarthritis of the shoulder

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Research

Dr. Horner's award winning research has been published and referenced in top academic journals and has been presented throughout North-America and Europe

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Knee Surgery

Hip Surgery

Elbow & HAND Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Chicago-Based Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Nolan Horner

Dr. Nolan Horner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a focus on sports medicine, shoulder surgery and trauma surgery. He graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (Honors), then completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine (McMaster University), which is consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the world. He then went on to complete a 5-year residency in orthopedic surgery at McMaster University. Finally, he completed subspecialty training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Rush University Medical Center, one of the top fellowships in North America. During his fellowship at Rush, he was responsible for the care and team coverage of professional athletes including the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire.