Our Physicians Quoted in the News
Please join Dr. Benjamin Domb of the American Hip Institute, and Dr. Benton Emblom of Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, for the AOSSM orthopedic fellows’ webinar on “Hip: Complex Cases”.
Please join Dr. Benjamin Domb of the American Hip Institute, and Dr. Benton Emblom of Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, for the AOSSM orthopedic fellows’ webinar on “Hip: Complex Cases”. The webinar will take place tonight, May 12, at 7 PM EST (6 PM CST).
Chicago Magazine features the American Hip Institute - the first of its kind
The American Hip Institute (AHI) is the first clinic of its kind, dedicated exclusively to providing cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment for patients with hip pain. AHI’s surgeons have developed unique techniques in hip arthroscopy, robotic hip replacement, and state-of-the-art regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies.
Local orthopedic surgeon talks about secondary health care crisis from COVID-19 pandemic
When Surgeon General Jerome Adams recently warned that COVID-19 is our generation's "9/11 moment," it struck me viscerally.
Tips for Caring for a Professional Athlete Post Surgery or Injury
For professional athletes, experiencing an injury can be detrimental to their career as well as their physical and mental health. However, the hardest role is not necessarily the injured themselves, but rather their support system. To ensure the patient is staying optimistic and on track, it is of the utmost importance for caretakers to understand how their role impacts an active and speedy recovery.
Tua Tagovailoa hip injury: the same hip injury that ended Bo Jackson’s career. Hopefully the outcome will be better for Tua
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss the remainder of this season after suffering a dislocated right hip in the Crimson Tide's 38-7 victory over Mississippi State Saturday.
Pain In The Hip: Common Causes Of Hip Pain - Sports Injuries, Treatment and Performance Information
Throughout my career, I have often heard people reference the hip as the wallflower or “forgotten joint,” when the hip is one of the largest and most important joints in your body. While the hip does allow for a wide range of movement, it is not indestructible, and many people of all ages suffer from hip pain and injuries. It’s also a difficult area for patients to localize and articulate to their physician when they experience discomfort, which often delays treatment or leads to misdiagnosis.
Dr. Domb lectured on “SEX Without Hip Pain” at the Chicago Ultimate Women’s Exposition, with an attendance of 18,000 of Chicago’s proud women.
Hip injuries can interfere with sexual intercourse for a woman, and the associated pain can cause decreased libido”, said Dr. Domb. “Fortunately, many injuries can be treated non-surgically, or with minimally invasive procedures.
Hip arthroscopy with labral reconstruction improved outcomes at 5 years
Dr. Domb the team of researchers at the American Hip Institute publish five year outcomes of their technique for arthroscopic labral reconstruction in the hip in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Why a Hidden Hip Injury May be the Cause of Your Pain
Most individuals associate hip pain with the elderly population; however, research has shown it affects a wide array of people, from the young active adolescent, the casual adult “weekend-warrior” to pro-athletes. Since many individuals believe they are too young to experience hip joint degeneration, they delay seeking treatment, further progressing hip damage and prolonging their suffering. In pain, they are quick to accept other diagnoses, which are often incorrect, leading to increased discomfort and frustration.
Putting Benchmarks to the ‘Forgotten Joint Score’
American Hip Institute in the news on ‘A hip replacement that is so good, you forget it’s there’. Read more on the cutting edge research that is taking hip replacements from ‘good’ to ‘great’.
Dr. William Meyers guest lecturing at the American Hip Institute on ‘Core Muscle Injuries’, formerly known as sports hernia or athletic pubalgia.
Dr. William Meyers guest lecturing at the American Hip Institute on ‘Core Muscle Injuries’, formerly known as sports hernia or athletic pubalgia. Dr. Meyers, head of the Vincera Institute, and Dr. Domb, Medical Director of the American Hip Institute, have worked collaboratively on the care of the athlete with Hip Impingement and Core Muscle Injuries, and hope to grow their collaboration.
American Hip Institute: First Of Its Kind
The American Hip Institute recently opened its doors as the first clinic in the U.S. to specialize exclusively in hip injuries. Its mission is "to serve as a resource to surgeons and their patients; to educate, innovate and offer the most advanced and comprehensive treatment options for injuries of the hip joint".
How extremes like HIIT and sitting all day can bring on hip pain (AKA Sciatica)
There may not be a one-size-fits-all predictor for what causes sciatica or who might wind up with it (though there appear to be genetic factors), but there are certain exercises that can exacerbate it—some of which happen to be the most popular in the current fitness climate.
American Hip Institute and Drs. Benjamin Domb and Ajay Lall featured in Chicago Magazine’s “Top Doctors for Women”
The American Hip Institute (AHI) is the first clinic of its kind, dedicated exclusively to providing cutting edge minimally invasive treatment for patients with hip pain. AHI's surgeons have developed unique techniques in hip arthroscopy, robotic hip replacement, and state of the art regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies.
European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) - 2019
Dr. Ajay Lall was invited to speak at the 2019 European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT). On behalf of the American Hip Institute, 6 topics were presented regarding the hip preservation and reconstruction to the international orthopaedic community at large.
Golden State Warriors’ starting center Damian Jones undergoes surgery by AHI Medical Director Dr. Benjamin Domb.
Golden State said Friday that Jones had the procedure Wednesday in Chicago, with Dr. Benjamin Domb performing it. Jones is expected to begin the rehab process in six weeks, with a timetable to be determined based on his progress.
AANA presentation - Lall
Dr. Ajay Lall, fellow in training at the American Hip Institute, presents on why our outcomes support capsular repair in hip arthroscopy, at the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) meeting in Chicago.
AANA presentation - Maldonado
Dr. David Maldonado, fellow in training at the American Hip Institute, presents on our technique for arthroscopic labral reconstruction, at the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) meeting in Chicago. Congratulations Dr. Maldonado!
Runners meet Dr. Benjamin Domb for Q+A on running injuries, and how to avoid them
New runners have a higher risk of developing shin splints because they often occur after sudden changes in physical activity. These changes can be in frequency, duration and intensity, which are all factors that someone preparing for a 5K need to increase. Other factors that contribute to shin splints for beginning runners include having flat feet or abnormally rigid arches and exercising with improper or worn-out footwear.
Dr. Thomas Byrd graced the American Hip Institute as Guest of Honor at our fellowship alumni reunion at the AAOS in New Orleans. Brilliant colleagues, and great friends.
Dr. Thomas Byrd graced the American Hip Institute as Guest of Honor at our fellowship alumni reunion at the AAOS in New Orleans. Brilliant colleagues, and great friends.