Kevin Hilton, MD Joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

CHICAGO - Feb. 20, 2015 - PRLog -- Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Hilton (http://www.ibji.com/physicians/hilton-kevin-md) has joined the team at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. Dr. Hilton specializes in primary and revision total hip and knee replacement. He utilizes the anterior approach for his hip replacements. By integrating this approach, patients experience less muscle damage with a quicker return to normal activities as compared to traditional hip replacement surgery.

Dr. Hilton utilizes a technique known as MAKOplasty for many of his partial knee and hip replacements. This procedure utilizes a robot which aids in the preparation and implantation of the hip and knee components. By increasing the precision during the procedure, use of the MAKO robot may lower the risk of postoperative total hip dislocation and may also improve the longevity of the replacement. In addition to primary and revision total hip and knee procedures, Dr. Hilton treats a wide variety of fractures along with sports and work related injuries. He utilizes arthroscopic techniques for knee arthroscopy, meniscal repair, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy, and rotator cuff repairs.

Dr. Hilton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose training included a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Rush University and residency at University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed medical school at Loyola University and earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University.

Dr. Hilton believes in utilizing non-operative treatment options whenever possible. He believes it is vital to develop a close relationship with each patient in order to understand their current limitations and goals of treatment. A doctor-patient relationship where the patient has confidence and trust in the treatment plan is extremely important to him.

As a former captain for the Duke cross country and track teams, Dr. Hilton retains his passion for running. He also enjoys working with computers. Dr. Hilton will see patients in IBJI’s Arlington Heights and Lake Zurich offices. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hilton, please call 847.870.6100.