Meniscus Tears Q&A Interview with Dr. Van Thiel
Meniscus tears are the most common injury in orthopedics. Any physical activity where the knee twists, there is sudden stopping, or a fall, can result in a meniscus tear.
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Dr. Van Thiel presents at the Boys and Girls Club Career Day!
Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel represented Ortho Illinois at the Boys and Girl Club Career Day. Dr. Van Thiel talked with the children about Ortho Illinois, perusing a career in orthopedics and the human anatomy. The children loved the presentation and hopefully received a spark of inspiration about the rewards of perusing a career as a doctor.
Dr. Van Thiel presents at International Meeting on Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy specialist Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel presented at the International Meeting on Hip Arthroscopy in Melbourne Australia. Dr. Van Thiel was asked to present on numerous topics related to hip arthroscopy during this prestigious international hip meeting. Pictured here are surgeons from four different countries along with Dr. William Meyers as the foremost expert on sports hernias.
Recovering from an ACL Tear
About 250,000 people in the U.S. experience anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears every year, suffering with symptoms like pain, swelling, knee instability and decreased mobility. Fortunately, surgery for ACL tear has high success rates and high levels of satisfaction for patients who undergo the procedure, restoring joint function and mobility as well as improving the patient’s own quality of life.
Kneecap Instability Q&A Interview with Dr. Van Thiel
The kneecap connects the muscles in the front of the thigh to the shin bone. It allows us to bend and straighten our knees. The kneecap sits in a groove on the thigh bone.
