If stiff knees or aching hips are slowing you down, you may have wondered whether supplements can help. With so many options on the market, like glucosamine, turmeric, or fish oil, it’s hard to know what your time and...read more
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
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
My name is Mark Barba, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoIllinois, specializing in hip and knee surgery. For my patients, I also offer non-operative advanced treatments with orthobiologic treatments. Orthobiologic treatments offer promising alternatives to traditional therapies for joint...read more
Introduction My name is Dr. Mark Barba. I am an orthopedic surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. My practice is limited to the replacement and revision of total hip and total knee arthroplasty. I have now added an exciting facet to...read more
The purpose of this case study is to examine the condition of tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and compare traditional surgical treatment with a regenerative orthobiologic approach that offers an effective, minimally invasive alternative. My name is Mark Barba, M.D....read more
