In the Midwest, winter brings snow, ice, and the dreaded risk of slipping. While an icy tumble might seem a temporary inconvenience, falls on ice can cause more damage than you think. Whether it’s a broken bone, a painful...read more
Advancements in modern medicine and even the COVID-19 pandemic have drastically increased orthopedic outpatient surgeries in the U.S. over the last several years. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all procedures performed by OrthoIllinois physicians in 2022 were outpatient....read more
Jenny Agnew scheduled her hip surgery around a Disney running race, and now she’s scheduling her OrthoIllinois physical therapy around COVID-19. The 58-year-old Rockford resident was first introduced to OrthoIllinois several years ago after injuring her wrists. Dr. Kenneth...read more
When your doctor suggests a total hip replacement, the treatment can seem overwhelming. The good news is that as technology has improved, minimally invasive surgical techniques have allowed patients to get back on their feet sooner. One of those...read more
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
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
