Hip & Knee Reconstruction and Replacement
Orthopedic Surgeon
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Della Valle's practice specializes in lower extremity total joint arthroplasty and he has a keen interest in complex primary and revision surgery. He is a member of both the Hip and the Knee Society and is the Adult Reconstructive Fellowship Director at Rush University Medical Center.
A medical graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Della Valle completed his residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. He completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Rush University Medical Center and Central DuPage Hospital.
| Practice Emphasis: | Joint Replacement |
| Medical School: | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine |
| Residency: | New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fellowship: | Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL Joint Replacement Surgery New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY: Orthopaedic Research |
| Board Certification: | Board Certified - Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Special Procedures: | Hip and knee replacement
Partial patellofemoral arthroplasty Partial knee replacement Revision hip and knee surgery Hip resurfacing Complex primary hip and knee replacement |
| Research Interests: | Long-term outcome studies of total joint replacement Diagnosis and treatment of perioprosthetic infection |
| Disclosures: | AAOS Record of Disclosure |
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Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Support Staff
Dr. Della Valle has office hours at the following location:
Orthopedic Building at Rush
In the News
Watch Dr. Della Valle on the Discovery Channel Health Heroes Feature
Dr. Della Valle, Research Fellows Paul Yi and Matt Tetreault, Honored at AAOS Meeting
OTW Top 26 U.S. Knee Surgeons Include: Drs. Della Valle, Rosenberg and Galante
Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement: Dr. Della Valle's Q&A with Becker's
Dr. Della Valle Discusses Partial Knee Replacement with WGN-TV
Dr. Della Valle Unexpected Study Outcome re: Infection and Rheumatoid Arthritis
New Knee Replacement Study by Dr. Della Valle Featured in Becker's Review
Dr. Della Valle Conducts Study on Full vs. Partial Knee Replacement
Coach Tom Thibodeau Finds Relief from Knee Pain
Dr. Della Valle Co-Authors Return to Work Study
Squeaky Hip Replacements are Just a Nuisance
Technique to Reduce Post-Op Infections for Joint Replacement Surgery
MOR Surgeon Receives Award From Hip Society
Benefits of National Implant Registry Featured on ABC 7
MOR Patient to Compete in Chicago Triathlon
Arthritis Today: Best Hip Replacement Options for Younger Patients
TKA Infection Study Honored by The Knee Society
Dr. Craig Della Valle Accepted to The Hip Society
A Walk to Remember
Joint Decisions: Hip Resurfacing
Rush Study: Hip Implants Exhibit Greater Durability than Previously Thought
Dr. Della Valle Talks Hip Resurfacing on Bulls Radio
Back to Peru: A Follow-Up Visit
Dr. Della Valle Performs Knee Replacements in India
New York Times Feature: For Women, Red Flags About a Hip Device
Dr. Della Valle, Clinical Staff Assist Operation Walk in Peru
Help Support Operation Walk!
Humanitarian Mission Provides Joint Replacements to Patients in Nicaragua
MOR Physician Operates in Nigeria
MOR Physicians Make 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America® List
MOR Doctors Recognized as Outstanding Knee Surgeons by Becker's
Rush Study: Cementless Hip Device Shows Durability
MOR Surgeons Top Becker's Top Specialists Lists
Rush Study Earns AAHKS Clinical Research Award
Team Physicians for the Chicago White Sox
Links
Is hip resurfacing right for me?
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Joint Replacement Surgery: What Patients Should Consider
Information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Information on Hip Resurfacing
Information on Partial Knee Replacement
