Dr. Jim Kudrna Section Head, Adult Reconstruction

Osteoarthritis or injury can cause severe pain in the hips and knees; reconstruction of those joints can be the best way to regain function and restore quality of life. The hip enables us to bend and straighten our body and move our lower limbs; the knee, the largest hinge-type joint in the body, is prone to injury. When either joint is severely damaged, activities such as walking or participating in sports can become impossible.

NorthShore University HealthSystem offers access to highly-trained specialists in the field of hip and knee reconstruction. These surgeons work with their patients to design a treatment plan that takes them from initial consultation to a finely-tuned rehabilitation program, allowing the patient to resume the activities they enjoy.