Hip pain can present in many ways. In some cases, patient can describe hip pain after a strenuous work out. In other cases, some patient
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The Hip: The Forgotten Joint
Although it’s one of the biggest and most important joints in the human body, the hip joint is sometimes overlooked when evaluating, treating and diagnosing
Dr. Cole’s Non Operative Management of Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Gradual breakdown of articular cartilage and bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis is typically caused by wear and tear and worsens over
Understanding Total Hip Replacement
Click here to view the animation video. Total Hip Replacement is a surgical operation involving the replacement of the cup-shaped hip socket and the ball
Podcast on Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Dr. Richard Berger of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush discusses minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, allowing patients to recover faster with less pain. Dr. Berger
Boy (12) becomes first in Ireland to have pioneering hip procedure
A 12-year-old boy has become the first person in Ireland to undergo a new transplant procedure to replace a damaged hip joint using a donor femoral head
Podcast on Aging Athletes and Their Joints.
Steve Kashul talks with Dr. Craig Della Valle from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush about aging athletes and their joints. Are we getting joint replacements at a
Cycling 1,200 Miles After Two Hip Replacements
When recently asked how he’s doing, Park Ridge resident Craig Petersen, 57, answered, “slightly more than fantastic!” Asked what elicits such a positive response, Petersen
Ask the Doctor Podcast
What is happening when your hips ‘click’; Pinched nerves; Best exercise for shoulder arthritis. This regular segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by
Going For Gold After Hip Replacement
Running isn’t just a hobby for Burr Ridge, IL resident Dana Potts—it’s an Olympic sport. Participating in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races in the
Featured Body Part: Hip
By Angela Bender and Cori Cameron for ATI Physical Therapy The hip is one of the strongest, most secure, and stable joints in the body, but it
How To Avoid A Sports Hernia
In athletes, sports hernias are one of the most common causes of pain in the hip and groin area. Each year, sports hernias affect around 5% of