Adam C. Young, MD
Alan C. League, MD
Albert Knuth, MD
Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD
Alexander E. Michalow, MD
Alexander Gordon, MD
Alexander M. Crespo, MD
Alfonso Bello, MD
Ami Kothari, MD
Amy Jo Ptaszek, MD
Anand Vora, MD
Andrea S. Kramer, MD
Andrew J. Riff, MD
Angela R. Crowley, MD
Angelo Savino, MD
Anthony Savino, MD
Anuj S. Puppala, MD
Ari Kaz, MD
Ashraf H. Darwish, MD
Ashraf Hasan, MD
Bradley Dworsky, MD
Brian Clay, MD
Brian J. Burgess, DPM
Brian R. McCall, MD
Brian Schwartz, MD
Brian Weatherford, MD
Brooke Vanderby, MD
Bruce E. Noxon, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Bruce Summerville, MD
Bryan Waxman, MD
Bryant S. Ho, MD
Carey E. Ellis, MD
Carla Gamez, DPM
Cary R. Templin, MD
Charles L. Lettvin, MD
Charles M. Lieder, DO
Chinyoung Park, MD
Christ Pavlatos, MD
Christian Skjong, MD
Christopher C. Mahr, MD
Craig Cummins, MD
Craig Phillips, MD
Craig S. Williams, MD
Craig Westin, MD
Daniel M. Dean, MD
David Beigler, MD
David Guelich, MD
David H. Garelick, MD
David Hamming, MD
David Hoffman, MD
David M. Anderson, MD
David Norbeck, MD
David Raab, MD
David Schneider, DO
Djuro Petkovic, MD
Douglas Diekevers, DPM
Douglas Solway, DPM
E. Quinn Regan, MD
Eddie Jones Jr., MD
Edward J. Logue, MD
Elliot A. Nacke, MD
Ellis K. Nam, MD
Eric Chehab, MD
Eric L. Lee, MD
Evan A. Dougherty, MD
Garo Emerzian, DPM
Gary Shapiro, MD
Giridhar Burra, MD
Gregory Brebach, MD
Gregory J. Fahrenbach, MD
Gregory Portland, MD
Harpreet S. Basran, MD
Holly L. Brockman, MD
Inbar Kirson, MD, FACOG, Diplomate ABOM
Jacob M. Babu, MD, MHA
Jalaal Shah, DO
James M. Hill, MD
James R. Bresch, MD
Jason G. Hurbanek, MD
Jason Ghodasra, MD
Jason J. Shrouder-Henry, MD
Jeffrey Ackerman, MD
Jeffrey Goldstein, MD
Jeffrey Staron, MD
Jeffrey Visotsky, MD
Jeremy Oryhon, MD
John H. Lyon, MD
Jonathan Erulkar, MD
Jordan L. Goldstein, MD
Josephine H. Mo, MD
Juan Santiago-Palma, MD
Justin Gent, MD
Justin M. LaReau, MD
Kellie Gates, MD
Kermit Muhammad, MD
Kevin Chen, MD
Kris Alden MD, PhD
Leah R. Urbanosky, MD
Leigh-Anne Tu, MD
Leon Benson, MD
Lori Siegel, MD
Lynn Gettleman Chehab, MD, MPH, Diplomate ABOM
Marc Angerame, MD
Marc Breslow, MD
Marc R. Fajardo, MD
Marie Kirincic, MD
Mark Gonzalez, MD
Mark Gross, MD
Mark Hamming, MD
Mark Mikhael, MD
Matthew L. Jimenez, MD
Mehul H. Garala, MD
Michael C. Durkin, MD
Michael Chiu, MD, FAAOS
Michael J. Corcoran, MD
Michael O'Rourke, MD
Nathan G. Wetters, MD
Nikhil K. Chokshi, MD
Paul L. Goodman, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Peter Hoepfner, MD
Peter Thadani, MD
Phillip Ludkowski, MD
Priyesh Patel, MD
Rajeev D. Puri, MD
Rhutav Parikh, MD
Richard J. Hayek, MD
Richard Noren, MD
Richard Sherman, MD
Ritesh Shah, MD
Robert J. Daley, MD
Robert J. Thorsness, MD
Roger Chams, MD
Ronak M. Patel, MD
Ryan J. Jacobs, MD
Scott Jacobsen, DPM
Sean A. Sutphen, DO
Serafin DeLeon, MD
Shivani Batra, DO
Stanford Tack, MD
Steven C. Chudik, MD
Steven G. Bardfield, MD
Steven Gross, MD
Steven J. Fineberg, MD
Steven Jasonowicz, DPM
Steven M. Mardjetko, MD
Steven S. Louis, MD
Steven W. Miller, DPM
Surbhi Panchal, MD
T. Andrew Ehmke, DO
Taizoon Baxamusa, MD
Teresa Sosenko, MD
Theodore Fisher, MD
Thomas Gleason, MD
Timothy J. Friedrich, DPM
Todd R. Rimington, MD
Todd Simmons, MD
Tom Antkowiak, MD, MS
Tomas Nemickas, MD
Van Stamos, MD
Wayne M. Goldstein, MD
Wesley E. Choy, MD
William P. Mosenthal, MD
William Robb, MD
William Vitello, MD

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November 17, 2021
Patient Story: “Bingo, I Was Fine”
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November 8, 2021
Patient Story: Grateful Runner Thanks IBJI Doctor at Chicago Marathon
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October 22, 2021
Patient Story: Former U.S. Postal Worker No Longer Limps from Knee Pain
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October 8, 2021
Patient Story: IBJI’s Community Outreach Helps Patient and Doctor Connect
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October 1, 2021
Patient Story: Marjorie Recalls Her Two Decades-Old Double Knee Replacement Surgery
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September 1, 2021
Patient Story: Successful Hip Replacement Surgery for Active Senior
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Ryan Kuffel and Dr. Ronak Patel
August 29, 2021
Patient Story: Knee Surgery Repair for Competitive Soccer Player
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April 22, 2021
Patient Story: Wrist Replacement Surgery (Donna W.)
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Back pain in athlete
April 12, 2021
Patient Story: Spine Surgery Recovery Time (Chad F.)
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Foot tendon pain, injury, treatment
March 30, 2021
Patient Story: Ruptured Foot Tendon Treatment (Mike M.)
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Woman with hip pain
March 26, 2021
Patient Story: Hip Replacement Comparisons (Lotti R.)
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Woman in need of hip replacement surgery
March 25, 2021
Patient Story: Two Weeks After Hip Replacement (Brigitte K.)
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Shoulder Pain
March 11, 2021
Patient Story: Bilateral Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (Daniel S.)
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March 10, 2021
Patient Story: Accessory Navicular Foot Surgery (Jessica A.)
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March 8, 2021
Patient Story: Foot Salvage and Amputation (Stanley G.)
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Man clutches foot while experiencing gout pain
February 19, 2021
Patient Story: Treatment and Surgery for Gout (Matthew A.)
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Casted hand after thumb surgery
February 17, 2021
Patient Story: Traumatic Thumb Injury and Surgery (Scott S.)
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February 10, 2021
Patient Story: Successful Second Knee Replacement (Glenn A.)
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Patient seeks sports medicine treatment for shoulder injury.
January 25, 2021
Patient Story: Multiple Shoulder Dislocation Treatment (Kamil B.)
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December 17, 2020
Distal Tendon Biceps Rupture Speedy Recovery: Robert B’s Story
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December 3, 2020
Total Knee Replacement on Both Knees: Donald G’s Story
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November 24, 2020
Herniated Disc Surgery: Patricia J’s Story
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November 13, 2020
Ankle Surgery During COVID-19 Pandemic: Bill H’s Story
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November 12, 2020
Herniated Disc Replacement: Del V’s Story
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November 11, 2020
Holistic Approach to Back Pain for Competitive Athlete: Lurine B’s Story
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November 3, 2020
IBJI Team Approach for Foot and Ankle Surgery: Chris T’s Story
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October 30, 2020
IBJI Specialists Work Together on My Herniated Disc: Debbie B’s Story
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October 20, 2020
Highest Standard of Orthopedic Ankle Care: Darlene G’s Story
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Hip Replacement Recovery Story
October 16, 2020
Patient Story: Hip Replacement Recovery Story (Nate B.)
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October 8, 2020
Professional Care for My Knee Pain: Debbie F’s Story
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Surgery to Repair a Broken Hip
October 6, 2020
Patient Story: Surgery to Repair Broken Hip (Lila P.)
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September 21, 2020
IBJI Pain Management for Spine Pain Relief: Amy M’s Story
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September 11, 2020
Torn ACL Surgery to Latin Dancing: Amy L’s Story
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August 14, 2020
IBJI Amazing Service and Professional Care: Pamela C’s Story
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August 7, 2020
From Arthritic Knee Pain to 18 Holes of Golf: Robert D’s Story
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July 27, 2020
19 Years After Traumatic Pelvis Injury: David H’s Story
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July 16, 2020
423 Mile Road Trip to Receive Expert Orthopedic Care: Tammy B’s Story
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July 15, 2020
OrthoAccess for Foot Pain: Robert S. Patient Story
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July 7, 2020
IBJI is the Best Decision for Sciatica Pain: Patricia T’s Story
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Hip Replacement Recovery Story
July 6, 2020
First Magnetic Bone Transport Nail Used in Chicago: Gregory T’s Story
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June 24, 2020
Rotator Cuff Repair, Mumford Procedure, and Physical Therapy: Linda D’s Story
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June 9, 2020
Making Progress After Rotator Cuff Surgery & Physical Therapy: Kim V’s Story
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May 19, 2020
Leg and Foot Surgery During COVID-19: Jody’s Story
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May 11, 2020
IBJI Physicians Work Together to Repair Patient: Judy’s Story
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April 23, 2020
IBJI Podiatrist Fixed My Broken Ankle: Renee D’s Story
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April 17, 2020
Telemedicine Visit for Hip Replacement Follow-Up: Gary H’s Story
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Surgery to Repair a Broken Hip
April 15, 2020
A Great Tribute to the Orthopedic Profession: Sharon J’s Story
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April 10, 2020
Foot Fracture Didn’t Stop this Active 23 Year Old: Noah’s Story
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March 25, 2020
My Real Life Left Leg Story: Charlie N’s Story
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February 13, 2020
Futurist Medicine at IBJI Helps Man Live Life After Accident: Jose D’s Story
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February 12, 2020
IBJI’s Outstanding Physical Therapist: Lynn M’s Story
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January 30, 2020
Comforting and Kind Staff at IBJI Libertyville: Christy W’s Review
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Surgery to Repair a Broken Hip
January 23, 2020
Patient Story: Weight Loss for Hip Replacement (Sharon T.)
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January 23, 2020
Excellent Results for Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Rich C’s Story
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January 23, 2020
Patient Story: Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery (Ted H.)
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January 23, 2020
Torn Meniscus Repaired in Time to Dance at Daughter’s Wedding: Nicholas L’s Story
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January 23, 2020
Superb Work on My Hip Replacement
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January 23, 2020
Satisfied Hip Replacement: Carol R’s Story
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January 13, 2020
Attention to Detail, Excellent Service by IBJI Physical Therapist: Scott C’s Story
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January 7, 2020
Above and Beyond MRI Care: Steve S’ Story
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January 7, 2020
Informative and Professional MRI: Nancy W’s Story
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December 16, 2019
Personal and Informative Care: Dr. O’Rourke Review
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December 12, 2019
Excruciating Arm & Hip Pain to Power Walking a 10K: Marlene D’s Story
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December 10, 2019
Artificial Alternative, Cervical Disc Arthroplasty a Better Option: Ann’s Story
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December 10, 2019
Patient Story: A Regional Leader in Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery (JoAnn M.)
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December 9, 2019
Outstanding Anterior Hip Replacement Patient Testimonial
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December 2, 2019
MRI Employee Appreciation: Linda B’s Story
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December 2, 2019
Excellent MRI Employees: Roxanne G’s Story
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December 2, 2019
Delightful MRI Experience at IBJI: Judith L’s Story
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November 26, 2019
Five Star Knee Replacement: Bill J’s Story
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November 26, 2019
A Grateful Patient: Reva H’s Story
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November 15, 2019
Difference Between Providing Care and Managing Care: Arlene H’s Story
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November 12, 2019
Back to A New Normal After Ski Accident: Peter’s Story
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September 30, 2019
Running Again After an Achilles Tear, Arthritis and PDS: Regina’s Story
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September 5, 2019
Patient Story: Knee Replacement Then vs. Now, 13 Years Apart (Linda G.)
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April 24, 2019
Journey through Knee Replacement: Gene’s Story
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April 1, 2019
Winning Marathons After My Hip Arthroscopy and Labrum Repair: Jack’s Story
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February 13, 2019
Davina’s OrthoHealth Patient Story
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October 17, 2018
Traveling Again Without Hip Pain: Jean B’s Story
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September 26, 2018
Hand Surgery Without Any Scars: David F’s Story
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September 26, 2018
HPI Allowed Me to Walk Again Without Pain: Mike E’s Story
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August 13, 2018
20-Year-Old Athlete Back in the Game After Ankle Tissue Graft: Hannah’s Story
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July 27, 2018
Enjoyed a Three Week Bicycle Trip Without Back Pain: Jim’s Story
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July 27, 2018
Knee Revision Eliminates Chronic Pain: Margaret’s Story
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July 27, 2018
Effective Knee Care Leads to Enjoyable Retirement: Kim’s Story
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January 2, 2018
Getting Back to Normal After Shoulder Surgery: Steve & Evangeline’s Story
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August 11, 2017
OrthoHealth Changed My Life: Deb’s Story
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July 30, 2017
Jumping Back to Activity With My Repaired Achilles: Erich’s Story
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June 22, 2017
Knee Reconstruction Got Me Back to Biking: Christopher’s Story
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June 21, 2017
OrthoHealth Program Tailored to My Changing Needs: Georgianne’s Story
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June 21, 2017
Reclaiming My Life Back from Spondylolisthesis: Debra’s Story
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June 12, 2017
OrthoHealth Supported Me to Make Better Health Decisions: Cynthia’s Story
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June 9, 2017
Shoulder Mess to Shoulder Success: Howard’s Story
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March 28, 2017
Baby Born with Four Legs and Two Spines is Thriving After Complex Surgery: Dominique’s Story
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March 1, 2017
Healed Shattered Elbow Allows Me to Conduct Choir: Paul’s Story
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January 31, 2017
Game Changing Total Ankle Replacement: Russ’s Story
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January 8, 2017
Free From Excruciating Sciatica Pain: Susan’s Story
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January 5, 2017
Spine Surgery Catered to My Mother’s Needs: Lynne’s Story
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November 23, 2016
Knee Replacement Allowed Me to Live a Productive Life: Jeffery’s Story
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November 23, 2016
Now I Have the Best Tennis Knees: Lynne’s Story
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November 23, 2016
No More Knee Pain When Standing in the Check-Out Line: Joyce’s Story
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November 23, 2016
Spine Surgery Relieved Pain and Discomfort: Teddie’s Story
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November 23, 2016
Training Harder and Better With My Hip and Knee Replacement: David’s Story
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November 23, 2016
Walking on My Own Two Feet: Pat’s Story
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November 23, 2016
Played More Than 50 Rounds of Golf After Shoulder Therapy: Ross’s Story
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May 13, 2016
Critical Pelvis Injury Didn’t Stop Mom from Starting a Family: Mandi’s Story
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November 5, 2015
Skiing Like an Olympian Thanks to Total Ankle Replacement: Cathy’s Story
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July 9, 2015
Old Injury Treated to Give New Quality of Life: Dan’s Story
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May 12, 2015
Shoulder Care Leads to Successful Football Career: Tom’s Story
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April 29, 2015
Firefighter Rescues Man From Building on Repaired Hip: Joe’s Story
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April 25, 2015
Hip Replacement Helped Me Get Back to Golf and Tennis: Paula’s Story
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April 21, 2015
Hip Degeneration Solved by Joint Replacement: Stella’s Story
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April 21, 2015
Hiking, Rafting and Canoeing Without Hip Pain: Lonnie’s Story
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March 31, 2015
Elbow and Shoulder Pain Caused by Narrowing of Spine’s Cervical Discs: Jesse’s Story
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March 27, 2015
Trekking Through the Himalayas on My New Ankle: Gregg’s Story
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June 16, 2014
Patients Give IBJI-Glenview High Marks for Quality Service
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November 23, 2013
18 Year Old Receives Surgery for Herniated Disc: Sarah’s Story
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August 19, 2013
Hip and Toe Pain Resolved: Gretchen’s Story
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August 19, 2013
Training and Competing Thanks to Ankle Surgery: Ashlee’s Story
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August 19, 2013
Dancing Beautifully from Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: Jade’s Story
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August 19, 2013
Mobile 48 Hours After Anterior Hip Replacement: Vija’s Story
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May 7, 2013
Regaining Abilities Using Elbow: Ned’s Story
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