Orthopaedics
Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing pain or limitation of motion in the bones, joints, muscles or surrounding structures.
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One in three Americans suffers from pain or limitation of motion in the bones, joints, muscles or surrounding structures. The majority of people 75 and older have some form of musculoskeletal disorder, especially arthritis.
Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics has a complete range of specialized orthopaedic care to get you back in motion.
Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics offers leading-edge care for arthritis, sports injury recovery and joint replacement, that meets your total needs.
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the #1 hospital in Illinois and our orthopaedics program is consistently ranked among the top orthopaedic programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital performs the second-highest number of lower extremity joint replacement surgeries in the state of Illinois
- Orthopaedic specialists* on the medical staffs of Northwestern Medicine lead a variety of research studies
- Comprehensive, integrated orthopaedic services
- Exceptional patient experience
Meet the Teams
Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics has a complete range of specialized orthopaedic care to get you back in motion, offering leading-edge care for arthritis, recovery from sports injury, and joint replacement that meets your needs.
Areas of Care
Conditions
- Acetabular Dysplasia
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acute Spinal Cord Injury
- Adult Scoliosis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Cartilage Damage
- Ankle Fracture
- Anterior Ankle Impingement (Athlete's Ankle)
- Arthritis
- Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
- Back Pain
- Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
- Cam Impingement
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Myelopathy and Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spine
- Cysts
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Fracture
- Gluteus Medius Tear
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Deformities
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disk
- Hip Instability
- Hip Pain
- Joint Deterioration
- Knee Cartilage Defect
- Knee Pain
- Knee Problems, Including Patellofemoral Pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, ACL Tears
- Kyphosis
- Labral Hip Tear
- Loose Bodies in Hip
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Compression Syndrome
- Neuromuscular Deformities
- Orthopaedic-related Diabetes Complications
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporotic Fracture
- Patellar Instability
- Pediatric Scoliosis
- Persistent Pain After Previous Hip Arthroscopy
- Pincer Impingement
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder Problems, Including Bursitis Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Instability
- Simple and Complex Fractures of the Hand
- Snapping Hip
- Spinal Injuries or Pain, Including Scoliosis, Myofascial Pain, Back Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sports Injury
- Sprains
- Synovial Chondromatosis
- Tendon Injuries
- Trauma
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Valgus Malalignment
- Varus Malalignment
Treatments
- Arthroscopic Debridement
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Cartilage Restoration
- Ganz Osteotomy
- Gluteus Medius Repair
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Joint Preservation
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Joint Preservation
- Knee Osteotomy Technique
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Labral Reconstruction – Hip
- Labral Repair – Shoulder
- Laminoplasty
- Lumbar Fusion
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
- Nerve Compression Syndrome Treatment
- Orthobiologic Therapy
- Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
- Osteochondral Autograft Transfer
- Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
- Preservation Surgeries of the Knee
- Replantation of Severed Fingers
- Revision Hip Arthroscopy
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Vertebroplasty
- Downtown Chicago
- Northern Suburbs
- Western Suburbs
- Greater DeKalb County
- Northwest Suburbs
Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery at Kishwaukee Hospital offers board-certified orthopaedic surgeons state-of-the-art surgical procedures, and comprehensive rehabilitative care, meaning residents of DeKalb, Ogle and Kendall County don’t need to travel far from home to get the orthopaedic treatment they need.
- Low back pain or sciatica
- Neck pain
- Hip fractures
- Broken legs
- Broken arms
- Knee pain
- Meniscus tears
- Hip pain
- Shoulder joint replacement
- Torn rotator cuff
- Tennis elbow
- Arthritis
- Torn ligaments
- Torn cartilage
- Total ankle replacement
- Tendon repair
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis of the wrist
- Trigger finger
Orthopaedic Sub-Specialties
Our goal is to get patients back on their feet and back to life as soon as possible. Our orthopaedic surgeons work in a wide range of orthopaedic sub-specialties, including:- Foot and ankle
- Hip and knee
- Shoulder and elbow
- Hand and wrist
- Pediatric orthopaedics
- Rheumatology
- Sports medicine
Radiologists fellowship-trained in musculoskeletal disorders work closely with the orthopaedic surgeons to provide a high level of confidence in the imaging and diagnosis.
State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Imaging
Surgical Imaging services available at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital allow physicians and surgeons to see internal images of the body, including bones and organs, prior to and during surgical procedures. These images help reduce risk and speed recovery.
Kishwaukee Hospital and its radiologists have implemented a comprehensive initiative to reduce the radiation dose patients receive when they have a computed tomography (CT) scan, X-ray or fluoroscopy exam.
We continue to be on the forefront of technology with Digital Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and PET/CT. Patients can rest assured knowing that most tests their doctors prescribe can be performed here, right in DeKalb County.
Physical Therapy After Spine Surgery
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Physical Therapy Center offers specialized, rehabilitative care after your spine surgery, helps patients increase their potential for a full recovery. Our team of physical and occupational therapists coordinate your care with the inpatient team to ensure consistency throughout your entire rehab experience.
Our program uses the best evidence-based practices for post-operative treatment to maximize your range of motion and strength, and get you back to your normal activities in 6–12 weeks. With our state-of-the-art facility including a therapeutic pool, gymnasium and exercise equipment, we can help you accomplish your individual goals.
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In the spirit of keeping you well-informed, some of the physician(s) and/or individual(s) identified are neither agents nor employees of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare or any of its affiliate organizations. They have selected our facilities as places where they want to treat and care for their private patients.
