Orthopedic care
Find an ortho specialistThere's a reason why Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center has been recognized as high performing in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in 2018. We handle a full range of bone and joint issues using the latest treatment options, including minimally invasive procedures, and our experienced team ensures you meet your goals by developing a comprehensive, personalized care plan just for you.
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Why choose us
Recognized for excellence
- Ranked third in Chicago for orthopedics and seventh in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, 2016 to 2017.
- Ranked high performing in knee replacements by U.S. News & World Report, 2016 to 2017.
- Twice recognized for excellence in nursing care by the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, 2008 to 2012 and 2012 to 2016.
- Recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for Chicago by U.S. News & World Report in 2018.
- Received an 'A' hospital safety score from The Leapfrog Group every year since 2012.
- Recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" for the past seven consecutive years by the Human Rights Campaign.
Advanced, personalized care
- Our orthopedic surgeons are board-certified and fellowship-trained, representing some of the nation's most respected experts on orthopedic implants, cartilage restoration and regeneration and spine care.
- Our experienced board-certified radiologists are aligned and fully integrated into our orthopedic programs.
- A team of board-certified anesthesiologists, trauma surgeons, critical care specialists, plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons, physician assistants, nurses and residents collaborate with orthopedic surgeons in the emergency room and the operating room to handle any complication that may arise and ensure the best outcome.
- Physical and occupational therapists, dedicated care managers and other support staff work with patients to help them recover quickly from injury or after surgery.
- Your care team’s vast experience combined with our leading-edge technology will help you return to your everyday life - without joint pain or problems - as quickly and safely as possible.
Prepared for complex cases
- Illinois Masonic Medical Center is home to one of twelve Level I Trauma Centers in the Chicago metro area. This means you can rest assured you're receiving care at a medical center that's ready for the unexpected.
- Our fellowship-trained orthopedic traumatologists and selected highly trained orthopedic surgeons care for patients with very serious and complex orthopedic injuries. That means this team is uniquely qualified to handle just about any type of orthopedic issue, from elective to emergency, from common to complex.
- We receive referrals from regional hospitals and area orthopedic surgeons with their most complex cases.
- With the support of the Advocate Heart Institute and the Brain & Spine Institute at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, as well as the support services available at a teaching hospital, we have an advantage in managing problems regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Conditions we treat
We treat a full range of orthopedic issues, including:- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel
- Degenerative disc disease
- Fractures
- Hand pain or injury
- Herniated disc
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip pain or injury
- Knee pain or injury
- Lower back pain or injury
- Neck pain or injury
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder pain or injury
- Spinal stenosis
- Tennis elbow
Services & treatments
In addition to a variety of nonsurgical treatment options, our experts specialize in advanced procedures and minimally invasive techniques, including:- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Anterior hip replacement
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip resurfacing
- Revision surgery for failed joint replacements
- Rotator cuff repair
- Total shoulder replacement
- Total reverse shoulder replacement
- Lumbar and cervical spinal fusions
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Through our partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Illinois Masonic Medical Center provides expert, professional rehabilitation using state-of-the-art techniques.
- Physical therapists conduct individual assessments to create treatment plans, in conjunction with your physicians, which will help you regain mobility and strength as soon as possible. At the same time, we teach techniques to prevent reinjury.
Learn more about the rehabilitation services at Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Our location
Orthopedic Center - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 W. Wellington Ave.Chicago, IL 60657Get DirectionsGet care
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