Hip pain and hip injury treatment – board certified specialists

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The Hip Compared to such complex areas of the body as the back and knee, the hip region is straightforward and sturdy. It takes great force to cause hip injuries. In addition, the large, strong muscles of the thighs and buttocks - which help support and move the hips and knees - are usually able to withstand an enormous amount of abuse. However, sports-related injuries and problems do occur - particularly in female runners - and there are also problems specific to young men and pregnant women. The elderly are subject to the most serious problems - life-threatening hip fractures that are often due to osteoporosis. Though not as common as in other areas of the body, the muscles and tendons of the hip and groin region are subject to wear and tear and overuse injuries – leading to hip pain. The usual causes of muscle strain and tendinitis are inadequate warm-up and stretching before physical activity or a burst of exercise after being sedentary.

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Eugene P. Lopez, MD

Dr. Lopez is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who is specialty trained in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine and total joint replacement surgery. In addition, he has provided care for some of Chicago’s finest athletes such as Walter Payton. His referral network extends far outside the Chicagoland area. He has patients that travel from Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. Dr. Lopez' experience confirms that most sports injuries are best treated conservatively with a customized rehabilitation program.

In his career, Dr. Lopez has performed more than 1500 arthroscopic ACL reconstructions and arthroscopic shoulder reconstructions. He was considered a pioneer when he performed his first meniscal allograft transplant in 1998. He credits his patient’s success to his specialized training, experience and his close working relationship with the physical therapists.

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Sean D. Odell, MD

Dr. Odell is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. He specializes in the treatment of complex injuries of the shoulder and knee including arthroscopic repair of tears in the rotator cuff, labrum, recurrent shoulder instability as well as ACL reconstructions. He also manages arthritis pain, and when necessary, performs joint replacement surgery of the knee, hip or shoulder.

Dr. Odell feels that patients need to be well informed about their diagnosis and their treatment so they can take an active part in their recovery and rehabilitation, allowing them to get back to competitive sports, work or back to their lives as soon as possible.

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Mary K. Morrell, MD

Dr. Morrell is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in orthopedic traumatology and specializes in fracture management. She has a large general orthopaedic practice with special interests in pediatrics, hand and wrist conditions, arthritis pain and women’s health issues.

As one of a small number of female orthopedists in the country, Dr. Morrell has an understanding of the orthopedic implications of women’s health issues in osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and female-athlete conditions. For arthritis pain, she employs all types of joint preservation treatment and uses minimally invasive techniques when joint replacement surgery becomes necessary. She supports the growing need for early detection and treatment of osteoporosis to maintain strong bones and prevent fractures.

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