Aches & Pains: Hip Pain
From arthritis to bursitis to tendonitis, Dr. Andrew Ehmke, orthopaedic surgeon with Parkview Orthopaedic Group, will discuss the common causes of nagging hip pain on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. He’ll also cover the latest non-surgical and surgical treatment options, including medicines, exercise, and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement. The free Hip Pain event is part of the Aches and Pains lecture series that also addresses back and knee pain. Participants can register for one or more of the programs at www.silvercross.org or by calling 1-888-660-HEAL. Those who attend will receive a Gift Bag valued at $125 that includes complimentary joint, back or pain screening performed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician from The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, and other items to help individuals stay active.