Hip replacement in Chicagoland
If hip pain from arthritis or an injury is making simple tasks, such as walking, seem difficult, the Ascension Illinois orthopedic care team is here for you. Many of our hospitals are recipients of the Gold Seal of Approval® by The Joint Commission and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction + designation for joint replacement. And as part of an integrated national network, our doctors and care teams share best practices, knowledge and research – bringing the best of orthopedics to you close to home.
Your doctor will start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, we create a personalized care plan that’s right for you. Our specialists have the expertise to deliver therapeutic and surgical treatments, including:
- Arthroscopy joint procedures
- Anterior hip replacement
- Hip IT band bursitis and joint injection
- Hip labral tear repair
- Hip revision surgery
- Posterior total hip replacement
Advanced options for hip replacement surgery
Having hip replacement surgery doesn’t have to mean spending days in the hospital. For some hip replacements, you may go home to recover the same day as your procedure. During your pre-surgery evaluation, your doctor will explain if you will need to stay in the hospital after surgery. Your doctor and orthopedic care team work together to deliver personalized care before, during and after surgery.
Advanced surgical techniques
Your surgeon uses advanced technology, including Mako™ robotic-arm assisted surgery, ROSA® and other robotic assisted procedures. Robot-assisted procedures may result in smaller incisions, reduced hip pain and a quicker recovery. Hip replacements can help relieve pain caused by arthritis, joint degeneration and osteoarthritis.
Supporting your hip replacement recovery
Your orthopedic care team explains what to expect during surgery and throughout your recovery. Together, we discuss:
- How to use a walker or cane
- Managing pain, swelling and joint stiffness
- Nutrition before and after surgery
- Rehabilitation services with physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Wound healing instructions
Our surgery recovery team prepares you for caring for yourself at home after surgery. We’re here to support you during your recovery. If you need more care in the hospital, we have an orthopedic inpatient unit with skilled nursing and specialized rehabilitation services. Our rehabilitation program includes a gym where your physical therapist works with you to help improve your mobility after surgery. At some locations, we have a simulation kitchen, bath, stairs and car, so you can practice activities of daily living before you leave the hospital.
Connected to rehabilitation care at Ascension Illinois
When you choose Ascension Illinois for care, physical therapists and occupational therapists at Ascension Illinois provide orthopedic rehabilitation. After your hip surgery, our care team starts physical therapy as part of your recovery plan. Your therapists work with you to help strengthen your muscles. We provide extended care options from home health care and in-hospital rehabilitation to skilled nursing facilities. Throughout your recovery, physical therapy clinics are here to help you manage your pain and increase your strength and flexibility at appointments after your surgery.
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your specialist and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Illinois. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our orthopedic specialists about a personalized care plan.
When you have ongoing hip pain or a hip injury, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic and surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Insurance coverage for surgery
Talk with your insurance provider about insurance coverage options for having an outpatient orthopedic surgery, such as total knee replacement. Orthopedic surgery may be covered by various insurance plans as well as Medicare. First, you need to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
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