Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics: Your First Step Toward an Active Life

We provide comprehensive orthopaedic care for women experiencing pain or limited motion in the bones, joints, muscles and surrounding structures. Our goal is to get you back in motion by offering leading-edge care for arthritis, sports injury recovery and joint replacement.

At Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics, we offer a complete range of specialized orthopaedic care to help restore mobility and improve quality of life. Recognized among the top 11 orthopaedic surgery programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for 2024–2025, our team is dedicated to working with you to create a treatment plan that meets all your needs.

We invite you to take our online Joint Risk Assessment to learn more about your knee and hip health.

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Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive, personalized care to meet your needs throughout the stages of your life. We also offer convenient locations and scheduling options that help you fit appointments into your busy day.

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Work From Home Woes

Working from home comes with its perks, but there are also some woes. For instance, if your work space is not ergonomic, it can wreak havoc on your body. In fact, 92% of chiropractors report increased back pain among their patients since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people started to work from home.

Ways to Help Knee Pain

Knee pain is common among individuals of all ages. The two groups of people who most often undergo surgery for hip and knee conditions are elderly adults with end-stage arthritis that requires joint replacement, and young athletes with a ligament or cartilage injury.

What Is Text Neck?

If you’re reading this on your phone, your shoulders are likely slumped forward. Your chin is likely almost at your chest. This is called “text neck,” or “smartphone slump,” and it’s becoming increasingly common, especially among teenagers.