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Orthopaedic and sports medicine experts at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital offer a comprehensive orthopaedic program that combines clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-centered approach focused on getting you back in motion quickly, safely and seamlessly.

Meet the Team

Northwestern Medicine spine surgeon Dr. Aruna Ganju performing surgery.

Northwestern Medicine offers care from teams of orthopaedic surgeons who provide advanced treatments and a collaborative philosophy of care for patients with joint problems.

Meet the Southern Suburbs Joint Replacement Team

Specialty Care Areas

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is a treatment for pain and disability in the hip, during which your hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant. Northwestern Medicine specialists use the latest technology to treat many types of hip conditions.

Knee Replacement Surgery

In knee replacement surgery, the weight-bearing surfaces of your knee joint are replaced with prosthetic joint hardware. Knee replacement surgery is needed when a knee joint is worn out or damaged.

Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder replacement surgery is when the damaged parts of the shoulder are removed and replaced with an implant.

Conditions

  • Arthritis – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Dislocation
  • Fracture

Treatments

  • Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Injections – steroids and hyaluronic acid
  • Physical Therapy
  • Posterior Hip Replacement
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Total and Partial Knee Replacement
  • Total Shoulder Replacement
Locations & Contact Information
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