We’ve got a bone to pick with neglecting your skeleton. May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes it the perfect time to give your bones a little extra love and attention. At OrthoIllinois, our expert rheumatology...read more
When you think of joint replacement, you might picture your grandparents getting a new hip or knee. But here’s the twist – joint replacements aren’t just for older adults anymore. At OrthoIllinois, we’re seeing more people in the 30s,...read more
I’m Mark Barba, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, and my specialty is hip and knee replacements. But a big part of what I do is actually fix hip and knee replacements that have gone bad. These are not simple procedures....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
