Hip Fractures

IBJI OrthoAccess® immediate care clinics treat you faster and can cost up to 80 percent less than a visit to the ER. Our walk-in clinics are designed to quickly and affordably treat simple fractures, sprains, strains, work and sports injuries and more.

IBJI understands the trauma of workplace injury and how it can impact the lives and livelihoods of employees. Our skilled workers’ compensation doctors specialize in restoring injured workers to full function.

Discover groundbreaking insights in obesity treatment with IBJI's OrthoINFORM podcast. Join Dr. Eric Chehab and experts Dr. Inbar Kirson and Dr. Lynn Gettleman Chehab, as they delve into innovative weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Learn about these transformative drugs' effectiveness, potential side effects, and the vital role of comprehensive obesity treatment. This engaging discussion offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the latest advancements in metabolic health.

On this OrthoINFORM episode, Dr. Eric Chehab interviews occupational therapist Madison Smith-Osman, OTR/L. A psychology and occupational therapy graduate, Dr. Smith-Osman focuses on upper extremity conditions and workers' compensation. In this talk, she emphasizes OT's role in restoring patients' daily and work abilities post-injury, using techniques like manual therapy and strength training. Her method combines physical and psychological elements to ensure safe patient activity resumption and injury risk reduction. She and Dr. Chehab also discuss patient education and psychology in therapy.

In this one-hour podcast, Evan Dougherty, MD, a specialist in orthopedic surgery from Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, delves into the critical topic of hip fractures. Drawing from his years of education and experience, Dr. Dougherty offers insights into the latest treatments and recovery strategies for hip fractures, a common yet serious injury, especially among the elderly​​. This podcast is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities and advancements in treating hip fractures.

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Dr. Kramer talks about common pediatric sports injuries.

Hip arthroscopy refers to the viewing of the interior of the acetabulofemoral (hip) joint through an arthroscope and the treatment of hip pathology through a minimally invasive approach. This technique is sometimes used to help in the treatment of various joint disorders and has gained popularity because of the small incisions used and shorter recovery times when compared with conventional surgical techniques (sometimes referred to as "open surgery").

FOOSH is a word many may not be familiar with, but it stands for a very common way patients break a wrist: falling on an outstretched hand. Find out what bones can be affected by FOOSH and other common wrist injuries as well as the latest minimally invasive treatment options available and what recovery looks like. Dr. Surbhi Panchal, an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity, also explains who is at risk for wrist injuries in this episode.