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Jan Nowicki had outpatient hip replacement at the surgery center

Jan Nowicki was a good candidate for outpatient hip replacement at the OrthoIllinois Surgery Center. She had a hip replacement done with Dr. Antonacci near the end of April, 2016. We had a chance to sit down with her...read more


Patient Stories

Samantha’s Story

Samantha Drammann shares Her Victory Story about recovery from Hip Pain. After having a strange pain in my hip for six months, an MRI revealed that I had a labral tear. As a collegiate swimmer, I was worried about...read more


Sports

“I was convinced physical therapy was a waste of time”

Tom and his friend Nancy prepare to climb Machu Picchu. “I thought I would never walk without pain, that I would no longer be able to do the things I once could.” I can imagine what you’re thinking right...read more



Patient Stories

Testimonial: “Sam” shares her experience with Dr. Antonacci and hip replacement

PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: When I met him, as soon as he walked through the door, He just put me at ease. His demeanor. His calmness. The way he explained everything. And you know I thought right away, before I would...read more


Patient Stories

Larry Zimmer’s journey to recovery

How to (almost) dodge trees at night: The evening of February third, Larry Zimmer sped through the Northwoods of Wisconsin on his snowmobile. As he rode through the snow, Larry saw a tree loom directly in his path. Without...read more