It’s pretty daunting when your kid needs surgery for a torn knee ligament. Add to that a concussion and the fact that your 15-year-old daughter will be out for the whole season from a sport she loves. “She won’t be able to play soccer until the fall,” says Hannah’s mom Sarah. “This is hard to […]
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Part I: Adrienne’s Knee Pain Before Partial Knee Replacement Adrienne, 74, has been an IBJI patient since 1993. She originally sought help for a tibia fracture when she was working as a school teacher. Years later, after retiring, she was enjoying many activities, including daily exercise. But one day, she noticed knee pain in her […]
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), one of the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practices in the U.S., is one of the first in the state and the first in the Chicago suburbs outside of physicians who participated in the InSpace clinical trials, to use InSpace Balloon Implant technology. InSpace is an advanced technology balloon implant […]
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Whether it’s a knee or hip replacement or some other procedure, once you’ve scheduled your surgery with an IBJI physician, IBJI assists you through a program called OrthoSync. A skilled team works with you to ensure the most optimal post-surgery recovery pathway. You will know ahead of time how long each phase of your care […]
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Dr. Daniel Dean is a fellowship trained foot and ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon. He treats all musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot and ankle in adolescent and adult patients. He has specialized training in total ankle arthroplasty, sports injuries, flatfoot, complex fractures, and minimally invasive techniques in bunion correction. He has published numerous articles and presented his […]
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This article is part of the Ultimate Guide to Hip Pain Relief. Carrying a significant amount of extra weight can complicate your life in many different ways. If you suffer from chronic hip pain, being overweight can also accelerate your feelings of discomfort and make it harder to find relief. Though making the diet and […]
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I fell 25′ through a ceiling in 2001. Dr. Jimenez did an amazing job to piece my body back together. My pelvic bone exploded after the fall. I was able to start therapy 2-3 months after. 19 years later, I have never had any issues walking or doing my work. I am/was so blessed to […]
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