Melvyn Harrington, MD Assistant Professor Joint Reconstruction and Replacement (708) 216-2613 | mharr3@lumc.edu Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

William Hopkinson, MD Professor and Vice Chairman Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital (708) 216-4992 | whopkin@lumc.edu Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

The section of joint replacement and reconstructive surgery, is considered a regional leader with experts in total joint reconstruction including including hip, knee and joints of the upper extremities.

Dr. William J. Hopkinson, former Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC, and Dr. Melvyn Harrington a joint replacement specialist manage the Total Joint Replacement and Reconstructive Surgery sections. Dr. Hopkinson is also Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hines V.A.

Patient Information - Dr. Harrington

Arthritis

• Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Test Your Arthritis Knowledge

General Information

• Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
• Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate Clinical Trials
• Health-related quality of life
• How to Use Crutches, Canes and Walkers
• Paget’s Disease of Bone
• Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
• Resources for Seniors
• Total Joint Replacement

Hip

• Activities after a Hip Replacement
• Anesthesia for Hip & Knee Surgery
• Falls and Hip Fractures
• Hip Dislocation
• Hip Fracture
• Hip Implants
• Hip Strains
• Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
• Live it Safe—Prevent Broken Hips
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Osteonecrosis of the Hip
• Preventing Hip Fractures
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
• Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Knee

• Activities After a Knee Replacement
• Arthritis of the Knee
• Cemented and Cementless Knee Replacement
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis of the Knee
• Knee Implants
• Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
• Osteonecrosis of the Knee
• Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
• Rotating Platform/Mobile-bearing Knees
• The Knee
• Total Knee Replacement
• Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis

Osteoporosis

• Bursitis of the Hip
• Osteoporosis

Sports / Exercise

• Exercise and Bone and Joint Conditions
• Exercises (For Persons Age 60 and Older)

Wellness

• Keep Moving for Life

Patient Information - Dr. Hopkinson

General Information

• Total Joint Replacement
• Total Joint Replacement

Hip

• Live it Safe—Prevent Broken Hips
• Live it Safe—Prevent Broken Hips
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide

Injury Prevention

• Climb it safe!
• Climb it safe!
• Don't let a fall be your last trip
• Don't let a fall be your last trip

Knee

• Activities After a Knee Replacement
• Knee Implants
• Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
• Total Knee Replacement

Wellness

• Keep Active - Safe at any Age
• Keep Active - Safe at any Age
• Keep Moving for Life
• Keep Moving for Life