Patient Story

Dual Mobility Hip Implant: What Is It and Is It Right For You?

Some patients may be a candidate for a newer type of hip implant called dual mobility, reducing the risk of dislocation and allowing for a greater range of hip joint motion.

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Olympic Athlete Back to Training Following Surgery

Jamie Rauch, 41 of Chicago, understands the mental and physical demands on the Olympic athletes in Tokyo this summer.

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Living Her Best Life After a Hip Replacement at Age 14

At age two, Emily Wegmann was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) by her pediatrician.

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Erica's Scoliosis Story

An estimated 3% of the population experiences some degree of scoliosis.

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From Pain to Spain After Ankle Replacement

Exactly one year post-surgery, architect Mike Chelgren and his wife traveled to Barcelona to visit the world-famous Sagrada Familia cathedral.

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Runner Back on Track After Hip Labral Tear Repair

Laura McElligott, 47, of Westmont, didn’t realize how important running was to her until it was taken away by pain.

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Laura's Story

Why I chose to have a robotic hip replacement surgery at 49.

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D1-Bound Volleyball Player Hitting the Court Again After Knee Surgery

After experiencing sharp knee pain during practice, Emily Wilson knew she had suffered a significant injury that required attention.

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Naperville Kindergarten Teacher Undergoes Outpatient Hip Replacement

Lisa Simpson had been managing her hip pain with conservative treatment, but this time she knew something was really wrong.

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Patrick's Story

Collaborative spine care helped Patrick return to his Jiu Jitsu career.

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Ginna's Story

Ginna Kopecky, a jazzercise teacher, was able to resume her career after minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Hip Arthroscopy Gets Patient Back to Normal Living

After being diagnosed with labral tears in both hips, Megan Merkel visited hip preservation specialist Dr. Shane Nho.

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