Benjamin D. Kuhns MD, MS
Benjamin D. Kuhns MD, MS
Dysplasia Specialist
Specialty
Dr. Kuhns was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the northern suburbs. He spent his undergraduate years at Colgate University where he majored in Chemistry with a Minor in History. He then returned to Chicago where he received a master's degree in Neuroscience from Northwestern before attending medical school in Cleveland, Ohio at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He developed an interest in hip preservation surgery in medical school and graduated with a distinction in research after being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He continued to develop his passion for hip pathology while in orthopedic residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, winning the Kenneth Dehaven Research Award for his research linking femoroacetabular impingement to hip osteoarthritis. He then spent one year of fellowship in adult hip preservation and reconstruction at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic under the mentorship of Drs. Philippon and Matta. He completed his final year of training in advanced hip preservation at the American Hip Institute. He is the author of over 40 articles and book chapters related to the treatment of hip dysfunction.
Dr. Kuhns is dedicated to the comprehensive management of adult hip pain. This includes non-operative strategies such as hip specific physical therapy, medication management, and intra or extra-articular injections. From a surgical perspective, he specializes in complex primary and revision hip arthroscopy, open hip preservation including periacetabular and proximal femoral osteotomies, as well as robotic anterior approach total hip arthroplasty. His focus is working together with patients to identify a customized treatment strategy designed to optimize their return to function and the activities they enjoy regardless of their age.
- B.A. Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
- M.S. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- M.D. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center
- Fellowship: Hip Preservation and Reconstruction, The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO
- Fellowship: Complex Hip Preservation, American Hip Institute, Des Plaines, IL
Conditions Treated
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Syndrome
- Hip Labral Tears
- Hip Dysplasia& Hip Instability
- Early Hip Arthritis & Cartilage Damage
- Failed / Revision Hip Arthroscopy Cases
- Young Adult Hip Disorders
- Post-Traumatic & Complex Hip Conditions
Hip Preservation & Sports Medicine
- Primary & Revision Hip Arthroscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hip Preservation Surgery
- Surgical Correction of Hip Labral Tears & Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Periacetabular Osteotomy
- Complex Hip Reconstruction
Hip Replacement & Arthroplasty
- Primary Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty(Replacement)
- Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Hip Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing
Regenerative & Biologic Treatments (PRP & BMAC Injections)
- Attending Surgeon: American Hip Institute & Orthopedic Specialist
- Assistant Team Physician: U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
- ISHA: The Hip Preservation Society
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Benjamin Kuhns is the Director of Research at the American Hip Institute Research Foundation (AHIRF), a global leader in hip preservation and orthopedic research. His work focuses on advancing surgical innovation and outcomes research in hip preservation, including arthroscopic and open hip procedures, biologic augmentation, revision hip surgery, and robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty, with a strong emphasis on long-term functional outcomes and clinically meaningful recovery.
Highlighted Publications:
- Clinically Relevant Threshold Achievement Evolves Over Time Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Improved Outcomes With Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Extra-articular Hip Pathology, Especially Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and Hamstring Injury: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Ten-Year Functional Outcomes Following Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Series
- Contemporary Arthroscopic Techniques May Improve the Outcomes of Revision Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study
- Durable Mid-Term Outcomes and High Rates of Meaningful Improvement After Hip Arthroscopy With Concomitant Periacetabular Osteotomy
Patient Comeback Stories
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From Setback to Sign-On: Nolan Ramoley’s Hamstring Injury Comeback | American Hip Institute
After suffering a hamstring tear during a game, Nolan Ramoley shares his powerful comeback story—one defined by patience, grit, and trust in the recovery process.
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Collegiate Lacrosse Player Has Successful Labral Repair and PAO at The American Hip Institute
I just started playing again this past year and then this year, my senior year, I'll finally get to play a full fall ball season. I'll actually be able to compete competitively again, which I am really excited about.
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Iliopsoas fractional lengthening relieves Joann D. of her ongoing hip pain
Following a total hip replacement at the American Hip Institute, Joann D., underwent an iliopsoas fractional lengthening that relieved her of her ongoing hip pain.