Hips

Our patients can benefit from the vast experience of the highly specialized Loyola hip service. This team is comprised of physicians and fellowship-trained hip surgeons who provide non-surgical and surgical solutions to address the full spectrum of hip disorders. From a simple hip medication injection or course of physical therapy to a joint-preserving surgical intervention or total hip replacement, our team has the expertise to provide complete care.

The Loyola hip surgery team has specialized training in the following surgical interventions:

Joint preservation techniques

• Core decompression
• Femoral osteotomy
• Hip arthroscopy
• Periacetabular osteotomy
• Surgical hip dislocation

Hip replacement surgery

• Complex primary hip replacement
• Partial hip replacement
• Minimally invasive techniques
• Resurfacing hip arthroplasty
• Revision hip replacement
• Total hip replacement

Patient Education
We believe strongly in patient education and preparing you for any surgical procedures. Patients who undergo joint replacement may participate in a special class led by orthopaedic nurses, physical therapists and social workers. Classes help our patients:

• Understand the complexities of their surgery
• Set expectations for recovery
• Determine discharge planning needs such as outpatient physical therapy
• Identify any special equipment needed at home after surgery

We also have prepared a list of answers to questions you may have regarding hip surgery.

Trauma
Team members also are fellowship-trained to care for severe trauma to the hip and pelvis region. Training includes care for:

• Complex fractures of the pelvis
• Fractures of the pelvis and hip area that don’t heal (nonunions)
• Fractures of the pelvis and hip area that heal in a poor position (malunions)
• Severe fractures of the hip and acetabulum

Locations and Contacts
A full spectrum of treatment for hips is available in Maywood at:

Loyola Outpatient Center

Services also are offered at the following Loyola sites:

Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills
Oakbrook Terrace Medical Center


If you would like to make an appointment or need assistance to find an appropriate physician, please call us at (888) LUHS-888.

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