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
Treatments
Conditions
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acute Spinal Cord Injury
- Adult Scoliosis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Cartilage Damage
- Ankle Fracture
- Anterior Ankle Impingement (Footballer's Ankle)
- Arthritis
- Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
- Back Pain
- Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
- Cervical Myelopathy and Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spine
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Fractures
- Hammer Toe
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Problems, Including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disk
- Hip Problems, Including Fractures
- Joint Deterioration
- Knee Problems, Including Patellofemoral Pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, ACL Tears
- Kyphosis
- Labral Hip Tear
- Muscle Sprain and Tendon Injuries
- Neck Pain
- Nerve and Neuromuscular Problems
- Orthopaedic-related Diabetes Complications
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporotic Fracture
- Pediatric Scoliosis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder Problems, Including Bursitis Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Instability
- Spinal Injuries or Pain, Including Scoliosis, Myofascial Pain, Back Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sports-related Injuries
- Sprains
- Tendon Injuries
- Trauma
- Downtown Chicago
- Northern Suburbs
- Western Suburbs
- Greater DeKalb County
- Northwest Suburbs
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital offers comprehensive orthopaedic services and performs more orthopaedic surgeries for Lake County residents than any other hospital. More than 30 of Lake County's top orthopaedic surgeons practice at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and many have specialized fellowship training. They perform leading-edge procedures both in Lake Forest and at the Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Surgery Center, including:
- Ankle replacement
- Anterior approach total hip replacement
- Arthroscopic cartilage regeneration and reconstruction
- Arthroscopic hip reconstruction
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Cartilage repair, restoration and transplantation
- Cervical disc replacement
- Computer-guided customized knee replacement
- Elbow disorders
- Hand surgery
- Hip replacements, total and partial
- Knee replacements, total and partial
- Ligament reconstruction
- Minimally invasive knee replacement
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Orthobiologics (tissue engineering)
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Reconstruction of the knee, hip, shoulder, foot/ankle, back and hand
- Shoulder reconstruction and replacement
To schedule an appointment please call 847.535.8500.
From acute injuries to joint pain, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital offers comprehensive care for all types of conditions affecting your bones and joints, including:
- Arch, heel and toe pain
- Arthritis
- Foot and ankle problems
- Fractures
- Hand, wrist and elbow problems
- Hip problems
- Joint deterioration
- Knee problems
- Muscle sprain and tendon injuries
- Nerve and neuromuscular problems
- Orthopaedic-related diabetes complications
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder problems
- Spinal injuries or pain
- Sports-related injuries
- Sprains
- Tendon injuries
- Trauma
If you’re considering joint replacement surgery, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital have board-certified orthopaedic specialists who can help. As a regional leader in joint replacement, Central DuPage Hospital performs the second highest number of lower extremity joint replacements in Illinois, and brings you the latest advances and innovations in care.
To schedule an appointment with one of our orthopaedic specialists, please call 630.225.2663.
Integrated Spine Program
The spine specialists from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital offer the latest advances in spine care at convenient office locations in the western suburbs. Including:
Northwestern Medicine Convenient Care Bartlett
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Carol Stream
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Geneva
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Glen Ellyn
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Naperville
Northwestern Medicine Convenient Care St. Charles
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Warrenville
Northwestern Regional Medical Group Winfield
Our spine specialists blend innovation and skill to help restore your movement and improve your quality of life. We offer comprehensive back pain management plans to help you overcome spine problems, so you can enjoy life with less pain. The Northwestern Medicine spine specialists are a highly-experienced, collaborative team comprised of board-certified physicians including neurosurgeons, orthopaedic spine surgeons, and physical medicine specialists, as well as nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and chiropractors, all with training and experience in spine, back and neck care.
To schedule an appointment with one of our spine specialists, call 630.933.BACK (2225).
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.
Legal Information
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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.
