A unique partnership between OrthoIllinois, the YMCA of Rock River Valley and Judson University is helping transform the lives of patients who need hip or knee surgery before they ever reach the operating room. It’s the brainchild of Megan...read more
Orthopedic surgery seems like a natural career path today for Dr. Jon Whitehurst, who grew up with a passion for engineering and spent time maneuvering Navy jets. His foray into medicine is an interesting journey. He enjoyed chemistry and...read more
To achieve full recovery after a hip replacement it is vital that you incorporate regular exercise into your life. Regular post-operative exercise will allow you to return to your everyday activities within 3-6 weeks after surgery; and return to...read more
The northern Illinois region is increasingly being recognized as a destination for health care, and OrthoIllinois is a proud member of that developing landscape. There are multiple hospitals, specialty providers, health care clinics, medical colleges and universities, and nonprofits...read more
Spine Anatomy There are 24 bones in the spine, called the vertebrae. The vertebrae cover and protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord travels from the brain through the spinal canal made of the vertebrae to the lower back....read more
Pelvic Anatomy The hip is a ball and socket joint in which the head of the femur (the leg bone) fits into the pelvis. There are 3 hip bones: the ilium, ischium and pubis that fuse together in adolescence,...read more