Justin LaReau MD

06/02/2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of lite...

05/26/2026

Broken Hip Recovery

Recovering from a broken hip typically involves surgery followed by physical therapy to restore mobility and strength. Early movement after surgery is crucial for regaining function and preventing complications. While pain usually lessens after four to six weeks, it can take up to a year to fully re...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/19/2026

Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here`s what the evidence says

Knee osteoarthritis is a complex disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. When pain persists, many people look for quick, convenient options, such as injections. Clinics offer several types of knee injections. Some are heavily marketed with promises to....

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/20/2026

It was an honor to have US Representative Sean Casten join us for a total knee replacement at UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange's Center for Advanced Joint Replacement. We enjoyed a vigorous discussion about health care access, emerging technologies, and even knee replacement kinematics! Here's to continued discussions between surgeons and government representatives regarding how we can best serve our patients.

04/09/2026

04/03/2026

Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment

Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide - and potentially a billion by 2050 - the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. Mov...