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Gobble Gobble, Don’t Wobble: Protect Your Hands This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about good food and great company, but it can also be tough on your hands. Between lifting heavy roasting pans, mashing potatoes, and scrubbing dishes, your hands are on the front lines of the holiday hustle....read more


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Desk-Proof Your Joints: Stay Pain-Free While You Work

Eight hours at a desk can take a real toll on your body. By the end of the day, your shoulders are tight, your neck feels stiff, and your lower back is begging for relief. Sound familiar? Many of...read more


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Break Free from Joint Pain: Your Path to Better Mobility Starts Now

Joint pain can feel like an uninvited guest who plops down in your favorite chair, raids your fridge, and doesn’t take the hint to leave. First, you try to be polite, ignoring the ache in your knee after climbing...read more


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Beyond the Badge: How a Retired Fire Captain Reclaimed His Mobility with OrthoIllinois

After 29 years as a fire captain and helicopter paramedic, Mark Marinelli was no stranger to pain. Eventually, the toll of decades spent protecting others began to impact his own quality of life. His hips and knees were worn...read more


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Is It Time for a Joint Replacement? 4 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Joint pain can take a serious toll on your daily life, making even routine movements—like climbing stairs or getting out of a chair—feel difficult and exhausting. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. If you’re dealing with persistent...read more


Patient Stories

From Pain to Possibility: Melissa Wiegmann’s Life-Changing Care at OrthoIllinois

When Melissa Wiegmann began experiencing persistent pain and numbness in August 2024, she initially thought it was a pinched nerve. However, as the pain worsened and her mobility declined, it became clear that something more serious was wrong. Despite...read more