Dr. Thomas A Mcnally MD
Orthopedist
4646 N. Marine Drive 8th Floor Elevator C Chicago State, 60640About
Thomas A. McNally, MD, is the medical director of the Spine Center at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics and Robotic-Assisted Surgery. He is an expert in non-operative and operative care of the spine. He emphasizes a patient first philosophy when treating patients. Dr. McNally utilizes a team approach to provide his patients with comprehensive support for all aspects of their spine health management.
Dr. McNally specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, including pediatric and adult spine surgery, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.
After graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. McNally completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. He is fellowship trained at Rush University Medical Center in comprehensive spinal care, the University of Chicago in minimally invasive spine procedures, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Chicago for pediatric spine and scoliosis management.
Dr. McNally is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the Scoliosis Research Society. He is a member of the North American Spine Society.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Hospital General Surgery Internship 1996
University of Chicago Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2000
University of Chicago Hospital Spinal Surgical Fellowship 2001
Rush University Medical Center Spinal Surgical Fellowship 2002
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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How do you relieve disc pain?
First place to start is with some OTC (over the counter) NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) like aspirin, Aleve, or ibuprofen if your system can tolerate them (no ulcers, reflux, kidney disease, blood thinner use, etc.). Often, PT (physical therapy) is added in the first line of treatment. If the OTC NSAIDs and PT don’t provide enough relief, your doctor will often order imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scan) and add oral steroids. Depending on the results of the imaging and response to medications, a referral to a pain management specialist for possible injections or a surgeon for surgical evaluation will be ordered. READ MORE
What causes hand tingling and numbness?
The most common cause is carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve gets pinched or irritated at the wrist. Another common cause is pinching of a nerve as it leaves the neck. That’s called cervical radiculopathy. There are other much rarer causes. READ MORE
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Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Scoliosis Research Society - Fellow
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Rush University - Chicago, IL
- Shriner's Hospital for Children/Chicago
- University of Chicago Hospitals
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