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HIP

Our mission is to offer the complete spectrum of cutting edge treatment options to patients with problems of the hip joint.

Dr. Dworsky is dedicated to the innovative and minimally invasive treatment of patients with hip pain. Through research and education, he is pioneering advances in hip preservation with new surgical techniques such as hip arthroscopy. Dr. Dworsky provides state-of-the art diagnosis, treatment, and care to help athletes get back in their game and patients return to their active lives.

Hip pain is quite common and experienced by many people. Pain can be the result of a trauma or sports related injury; however, the most common cause of hip pain is Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD).

Common Conditions
•Arthritis of the Hip
•Avascular Necrosis
•Bursitis
•Dysplasia
•Femoral Acetabular Impingement
•Fractures of the Hip
•Gluteus Medius Tear
•Iliopsoas Impingement
•Labral Tear
•Snapping Hip

Treatment Options
•Nonsurgical Treatment for Hip Pain
•Hip Arthroscopy
•Stem Cell Therapy
•Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) for Hip Pain

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KNEE

Knee pain is quite common and is experienced by many people, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain that may limit activities. A variety of things can cause knee pain, but most often, it can be the result of a direct injury like trauma or a sports injury, which could lead to a sprain or fracture.

Common Conditions
•Anterior Crucial Ligament (ACL) Injury
•Knee Sprains & Strains
•Bursitis of the Knee
•Cartilage Injuries
•Iliotibial Band Syndrome
•Knee Fractures
•Knee Ligament Injuries
•Loose Bodies/Spurs
•Meniscus Tears
•Patellar Tendonitis
•Patellar Tendon Rupture
•Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
•Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease
•Osteomyelitis of the Knee
•Osgood-Schlaater Disease
•Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome

Treatment Options
•Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair
•Arthroscopy of the Knee
•Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Repair
•Loose Body Removal Procedure
•Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Treatment
•Meniscus Repair
•MPFL – Reconstruction of Dislocating Patella
•OCD – Repair of Osteochondritis Dissecans
•Partial Knee Replacement
•Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy
•Stem Cell Therapy
•Posterior Crucial Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
•Total Knee Replacement with new cutting edge MRI based patient specific guidance
•Visco-Supplementation

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SHOULDER

Dr. Dworsky offers the complete spectrum of cutting edge treatment options to patients with problems of the shoulder joint. He is board certified, fellowship trained and dedicated to the innovative and minimally invasive treatment of patients with shoulder pain. Through research and education, he is pioneering advances in shoulder preservation and replacement with new surgical techniques such as shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder joint replacement, resurfacing, and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Dworsky provides state-of-the art diagnosis, treatment, and to help athletes get back in the game and patients return to their active lives.

Shoulder pain, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain that may limit activities, is a common complaint for many people and may be caused by a variety of things. Accurate diagnosis is important so the correct treatment can be directed. The physicians at the Hinsdale Orthopaedics will do a comprehensive evaluation to develop the proper diagnosis to ensure you receive the best treatment option for your situation.

Common Conditions
•AC (Acromioclavicular) Arthritis
•Shoulder Separation
•Arthritis of the Shoulder
•Biceps Tendon Rupture
•Fracture of the Shoulder
•Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
•Shoulder Impingement
•Labral Tear of the Shoulder
•Rotator Cuff Tear
•Dislocation of the Shoulder
•SLAP Lesion
•Sports Injuries of the Shoulder

Treatment Options
From nonsurgical treatment options to minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Dworsky takes a multi-disciplined approach to expertly treat the broad range of shoulder conditions that can occur at any stage of life. Once the proper diagnosis has been made, he will work with you to decide the best course of treatment.

Non-Surgical Treatment
Many shoulder problems may be treatable without surgery. Dr. Dworsky maintains a philosophy that surgery should be reserved as a last resort when all other measures have proven unsuccessful in returning patients to an active lifestyle. Fortunately, there are several nonsurgical treatment options to help reduce shoulder pain such as exercise, physical therapy, and Cortisone treatments.

Surgical Options
•Shoulder arthroscopic labral repair
•Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
•Rotator cuff repair and revisions
•Total Shoulder replacements both traditional and newer Reverse

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SPORTS MEDICINE

Dr. Dworsky is one of only a few surgeons board certified Sports Medicine. In the face of a busy clinical practice, servicing the local community's recreational, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes can prove difficult. Routine athletic training room visits are even more unlikely to occur, so it is important to provide a clinical setting where injured athletes can come and receive expert full-service care from physicians who specialize in sports medicine.

Common Conditions
• Concussion Injuries
• Dancer Injuries
• Sports-Related Ankle Injuries
• Sports-Related Knee Injuries
• Sports-Related Osteoarthritis
• Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries

Treatment Options
From nonsurgical treatment options to minimally invasive surgical techniques such as an arthroscopy, the physicians at the Hinsdale Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Center take a multi-disciplined approach to expertly treat the broad range of sports medicine injuries and conditions that can occur at any stage of life. Once the proper diagnosis has been made, you and your physician will decide the best course of treatment.

• Nonsurgical Treatment for Sports-Related Injuries
• Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Sports

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INJURED WORKER

Dr. Dworsy has extensive experience in work-related injuries and recognize that the key to cost management is getting the diagnosis right the first time. His expertise includes careful evaluation of injury causation, timely turnaround of Work Status reports (within 24 hours of office visit), and providing the latest in cost effective treatment options.

Commitment to the Work-Related Injury Community
Dr. Dworsky and his staff work to help alleviate the expense of an on-site injury, including providing companies with accurate, timely diagnoses and treatment plans that enable employees to get back to work as quickly as possible. Nurse case managers and adjusters representing these clients can count on his team to share knowledge promptly in a spirit of cooperation to provide top-quality care the patients, while also managing the potentially staggering expenses of work-related injuries.

Workers' Compensation Services
•AMA 6th Edition Certified IME's, 2nd opinions, & 3rd opinions
•Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Programs
•Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)

Extensive Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Laws
Dr. Dworsky and the team at Hinsdale Orthopeadics have extensive, up-to-date knowledge of workers' compensation laws, a major factor in the battle to manage health care costs to benefit employers and patients. The on-site workers' compensation team at Hinsdale Orthpaedics is dedicated and ready to assist in the management and facilitation of any injured worker case.

Same day or next day appointments are available. If you have any questions regarding our Injured Workers Program, please call 1-877-WCHOASC. Bilingual services are available.

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