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Knee

Is It Time for a Joint Replacement? 4 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Joint pain can take a serious toll on your daily life, making even routine movements—like climbing stairs or getting out of a chair—feel difficult and exhausting. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. If you’re dealing with persistent...read more


Sports Medicine

Don’t Get Yourself in a Pickle

Over the last several years the sport of pickleball has gained popularity. As a matter of fact, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, the sport is the fastest growing in the nation for the fifth consecutive year with...read more


Sports Medicine

Outpatient procedures are “In”

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


News

New program guides hip, knee surgery patients on wellness journey

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


Patient Stories

Jan Nowicki had outpatient hip replacement at the surgery center

Jan Nowicki was a good candidate for outpatient hip replacement at the Ortho Illinois Surgery Center. She had a hip replacement done with Dr. Antonacci near the end of April, 2016. We had a chance to sit down with...read more


Sports

Can you return to sports after a total hip replacement?

After your surgery, you will do exercises to strengthen the muscles that support your joints. Strong leg muscles will help you to return to those activities of daily living such as walking, climbing stairs, getting up from a chair...read more