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Happy, Pain-Free Golfer Has New Goals Thanks to Treatment for Spinal Fracture

IBJI a ‘One Stop Shop’ for Girl’s Concussion and Torn Knee Ligament

Avid Cyclist Notices a Big Difference After Having Surgery for Hip Pain

Tony had a successful left hip replacement at IBJI with Dr. Jalaal Shah.

He Could Walk Without Pain 12 Days After Left Hip Replacement

arm surgery

Arm Surgery a Big Success After Busy Mom Slips on Ice

George is free from pain after two robotic knee replacement surgeries.

February 16, 2022

How One Man Became Pain-Free After Robotic Knee Replacement (George’s Story)

Charcot foot syndrome

February 11, 2022

One Man’s Journey from a Broken Foot to Treatment for Charcot Foot Syndrome

Anthony and his daughter Payton play hockey on an ice rink

February 2, 2022

Patient Makes Rapid Return to Ice Skating After Hip Surgery (Anthony’s Story)

Subtalar joint fusion surgery solved years of ankle pain for Nancy.

January 19, 2022

Subtalar Joint Fusion Surgery Eliminates Ankle Pain for Longtime Nurse

running after hip replacement

January 5, 2022

Running After Hip Replacement: Yes, It Can Be Done and This Patient Ran a Marathon (Tom’s Story)

Perthes Disease causes pain in the hip and a limp.

December 29, 2021

One Man “Feels Like a Million Dollars” After Surgery for Perthes Disease (Barry’s Story)

Climbing stairs was difficult for Adrienne, who suffered from knee pain.

December 29, 2021

Brother & Sister Applaud Orthopedic Doctor for Solving Hip Pain and Knee Pain Woes

December 15, 2021

Steroid Injections Relieve Back Pain for 66-Year-Old Man (Bill’s Story)

December 6, 2021

How One Executive Got Back to His Active Life After Hip Replacement (Jason’s Story)

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November 17, 2021

Patient Story: “Bingo, I Was Fine”

November 8, 2021

Patient Story: Grateful Runner Thanks IBJI Doctor at Chicago Marathon

October 22, 2021

Former Postal Worker No Longer Limps After Total Knee Arthroplasty (Susan’s Story)

October 8, 2021

Patient Story: IBJI’s Community Outreach Helps Patient and Doctor Connect

October 1, 2021

Two-Decades-Old Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery Still Helping (Marjorie’s Story)

active senior takes her dog for a walk after her total hip replacement recovery

September 1, 2021

Successful Total Hip Replacement Recovery for Active Senior (Doris’ Story)

Ryan Kuffel and Dr. Ronak Patel

August 29, 2021

Patient Story: Knee Surgery Repair for Competitive Soccer Player

Patient Story: Wrist Replacement Surgery (Donna W.)

Back pain in athlete

Patient Story: Spine Surgery Recovery Time (Chad F.)

Foot tendon pain, injury, treatment

Patient Story: Ruptured Foot Tendon Treatment (Mike M.)

Woman with hip pain

How Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement and High-Quality Care Speed Up Healing (Lotti R.’s Story)

Woman in need of hip replacement surgery

Patient Story: Two Weeks After Hip Replacement (Brigitte K.)

Shoulder Pain

What It’s Like to Have Bilateral Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (Daniel S.’s Story)

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Patient Story: Accessory Navicular Foot Surgery (Jessica A.)

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Patient Story: Foot Salvage and Amputation (Stanley G.)

Man clutches foot while experiencing gout pain

February 19, 2021

Patient Story: Treatment and Surgery for Gout (Matthew A.)

Casted hand after thumb surgery

February 17, 2021

Patient Story: Traumatic Thumb Injury and Surgery (Scott S.)

knee replacement surgery

February 10, 2021

Having a Successful Second Knee Replacement Is Possible (Glenn A.’s Story)

Patient seeks sports medicine treatment for shoulder injury.

January 25, 2021

What It’s Like to Have Multiple Shoulder Dislocation Treatment (Kamil B.’s Story)

December 17, 2020

Distal Tendon Biceps Rupture Speedy Recovery: Robert B’s Story

December 3, 2020

Total Knee Replacement on Both Knees: Donald G’s Story

November 24, 2020

Patient Story: Surgery for Spondylolisthesis (Patricia)

November 13, 2020

Ankle Surgery During COVID-19 Pandemic: Bill H’s Story

November 12, 2020

Herniated Disc Replacement: Del V’s Story

November 11, 2020

Holistic Approach to Back Pain for Competitive Athlete: Lurine B’s Story

Hand holding foot in pain

November 3, 2020

IBJI Team Approach for Foot and Ankle Surgery: Chris T’s Story

October 30, 2020

IBJI Specialists Work Together on My Herniated Disc: Debbie B’s Story

October 20, 2020

Highest Standard of Orthopedic Ankle Care: Darlene G’s Story

Hip Replacement Recovery Story

October 16, 2020

How One Man Healed After Successful Hip Replacement Recovery (Nate B.’s Story)

October 8, 2020

Professional Care for My Knee Pain: Debbie F’s Story

Surgery to Repair a Broken Hip

October 6, 2020

Woman Feels Great After Hip Surgery to Fix Her Broken Hip (Lila’s Story)

September 21, 2020

IBJI Pain Management for Spine Pain Relief: Amy M’s Story

September 11, 2020

Torn ACL Surgery to Latin Dancing: Amy L’s Story

August 14, 2020

IBJI Amazing Service and Professional Care: Pamela C’s Story

From Arthritic Knee Pain to 18 Holes of Golf: Robert D’s Story

19 Years After Traumatic Pelvis Injury: David H’s Story

423 Mile Road Trip to Receive Expert Orthopedic Care: Tammy B’s Story

Hand holding foot in pain

OrthoAccess for Foot Pain: Robert S. Patient Story

Patient Story: IBJI Is the Best Decision for Sciatica Pain (Pat)

Hip Replacement Recovery Story

First Magnetic Bone Transport Nail Used in Chicago: Gregory T’s Story

Rotator Cuff Repair, Mumford Procedure, and Physical Therapy: Linda D’s Story

Making Progress After Rotator Cuff Surgery and Physical Therapy (Kim V.’s Story)

Leg and Foot Surgery During COVID-19: Jody’s Story

IBJI Physicians Work Together to Repair Patient: Judy’s Story

IBJI Podiatrist Fixed My Broken Ankle: Renee D’s Story

Telemedicine Visit for Hip Replacement Follow-Up: (Gary H.’s Story)

Surgery to Repair a Broken Hip

A Great Tribute to the Orthopedic Profession: Sharon J’s Story

Foot Fracture Didn’t Stop this Active 23 Year Old: Noah’s Story

What It’s Like to Have Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Charlie N.’s Story)

February 13, 2020

Futurist Medicine at IBJI Helps Man Live Life After Accident: Jose D’s Story

February 12, 2020

IBJI’s Outstanding Physical Therapist: Lynn M’s Story

January 30, 2020

Comforting and Kind Staff at IBJI Libertyville: Christy W’s Review

Surgery to Repair a Broken Hip

January 23, 2020

How One Woman Achieved Weight Loss for Hip Replacement (Sharon T.’s Story)

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January 23, 2020

Excellent Results for Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Rich C’s Story

A patient consults with a hip surgeon to determine if anterior hip replacement surgery is right for him.

January 23, 2020

What’s It Like to Have Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery? (Ted H.’s Story)

January 23, 2020

Torn Meniscus Repaired in Time to Dance at Daughter’s Wedding: Nicholas L’s Story

January 23, 2020

Superb Work on My Hip Replacement

January 23, 2020

Satisfied Hip Replacement: Carol R’s Story

January 13, 2020

Attention to Detail, Excellent Service by IBJI Physical Therapist: Scott C’s Story

January 7, 2020

Above and Beyond MRI Care: Steve S’ Story

January 7, 2020

Informative and Professional MRI: Nancy W’s Story

December 16, 2019

Personal and Informative Care: Dr. O’Rourke Review

December 12, 2019

Excruciating Arm & Hip Pain to Power Walking a 10K: Marlene D’s Story

December 10, 2019

Artificial Alternative Cervical Disc Arthroplasty a Better Option (Ann’s Story)

December 10, 2019

Patient Story: A Regional Leader in Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery (JoAnn M.)

December 9, 2019

Outstanding Anterior Hip Replacement Patient Testimonial

December 2, 2019

MRI Employee Appreciation: Linda B’s Story

December 2, 2019

Excellent MRI Employees: Roxanne G’s Story

December 2, 2019

Delightful MRI Experience at IBJI: Judith L’s Story

November 26, 2019

Five Star Knee Replacement: Bill J’s Story

November 26, 2019

A Grateful Patient: Reva H’s Story

November 15, 2019

Difference Between Providing Care and Managing Care: Arlene H’s Story

November 12, 2019

Back to A New Normal After Ski Accident: Peter’s Story

September 30, 2019

Running Again After an Achilles Tear, Arthritis and PDS: Regina’s Story

September 5, 2019

Patient Story: Knee Replacement Then vs. Now, 13 Years Apart (Linda G.)

Journey through Knee Replacement: Gene’s Story

Winning Marathons After My Hip Arthroscopy and Labrum Repair: Jack’s Story

February 13, 2019

Davina’s OrthoHealth Patient Story

October 17, 2018

Traveling Again After Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Surgery (Jean B.’s Story)

September 26, 2018

Hand Surgery Without Any Scars: David F’s Story

September 26, 2018

HPI Allowed Me to Walk Again Without Pain: Mike E’s Story

August 13, 2018

20-Year-Old Athlete Back in the Game After Ankle Tissue Graft: Hannah’s Story

Enjoyed a Three Week Bicycle Trip Without Back Pain: Jim’s Story

Knee Revision Eliminates Chronic Pain: Margaret’s Story

Effective Knee Care Leads to Enjoyable Retirement: Kim’s Story

January 2, 2018

Getting Back to Normal After Shoulder Surgery: Steve & Evangeline’s Story

August 11, 2017

OrthoHealth Changed My Life: Deb’s Story

Jumping Back to Activity With My Repaired Achilles: Erich’s Story

Knee Reconstruction Got Me Back to Biking: Christopher’s Story

OrthoHealth Program Tailored to My Changing Needs: Georgianne’s Story

Reclaiming My Life After Spondylolisthesis Treatment: Debra’s Story

OrthoHealth Supported Me to Make Better Health Decisions (Cynthia’s Story)

How One Man Went From a Shoulder Mess to Shoulder Success (Howard’s Story)

Baby Born with Four Legs and Two Spines is Thriving After Complex Surgery: Dominique’s Story

Healed Shattered Elbow Allows Me to Conduct Choir: Paul’s Story

January 31, 2017

Game Changing Total Ankle Replacement: Russ’s Story

January 8, 2017

Free From Excruciating Sciatica Pain: Susan’s Story

January 5, 2017

Spine Surgery Catered to My Mother’s Needs: Lynne’s Story

November 23, 2016

Knee Replacement Allowed Me to Live a Productive Life: Jeffery’s Story

November 23, 2016

Now I Have the Best Tennis Knees: Lynne’s Story

November 23, 2016

No More Knee Pain When Standing in the Check-Out Line: Joyce’s Story

November 23, 2016

Spine Surgery Relieved Pain and Discomfort: Teddie’s Story

November 23, 2016

Training Harder and Better After My Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries (David’s Story)

November 23, 2016

Walking on My Own Two Feet: Pat’s Story

November 23, 2016

Played More Than 50 Rounds of Golf After Shoulder Therapy: Ross’s Story

Critical Pelvis Injury Didn’t Stop Mom from Starting a Family: Mandi’s Story

November 5, 2015

Skiing Like an Olympian Thanks to Total Ankle Replacement: Cathy’s Story

Old Injury Treated to Give New Quality of Life: Dan’s Story

Shoulder Care Leads to Successful Football Career: Tom’s Story

Hip Replacement Helped Me Get Back to Golf and Tennis: Paula’s Story

Hip Degeneration Solved by Joint Replacement: Stella’s Story

Hiking, Rafting and Canoeing Without Hip Pain: Lonnie’s Story

Elbow and Shoulder Pain Caused by Narrowing of Spine’s Cervical Discs (Jesse’s Story)

Trekking Through the Himalayas on My New Ankle: Gregg’s Story

Patients Give IBJI-Glenview High Marks for Quality Service

November 23, 2013

18 Year Old Receives Surgery for Herniated Disc: Sarah’s Story

August 19, 2013

Hip and Toe Pain Resolved: Gretchen’s Story

August 19, 2013

Training and Competing Thanks to Ankle Surgery: Ashlee’s Story

August 19, 2013

Dancing Beautifully from Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: Jade’s Story

August 19, 2013

Mobile 48 Hours After Anterior Hip Replacement: Vija’s Story

Regaining Abilities Using Elbow: Ned’s Story