Justin LaReau MD

08/05/2025

Appreciate the spotlight from IBJI! Grateful to stay active, set new goals, and keep pushing forward - on and off the bike. 🚴‍♂️💪

🌟 Spotlight Friday 🌟 Ever wonder how our physicians stay active outside the clinic?

Meet Justin M. LaReau, MD, who recently completed the Barry-Roubaix, the world’s largest gravel road bike race! 🚴‍♂️💪

What inspired him to take on the challenge?
“I always enjoy scheduling races in the spring. It helps me to have a goal to drive my training during the long Midwest winters.”

How did he prepare?
Given the weather and surgery schedule, I did most of my foundational work on an indoor trainer. I would ride 40 miles before taking my kids to school, then do 20 more miles after dropping them off! It's important to cross train, so I mixed in strength training as well.

“I challenge myself to continually adapt and push my limits. Because of an orthopedic injury to my knee, I had to pause my Ironman triathlons—the running was too painful.”

08/05/2025

Grateful for the chance to combine learning with movement! After attending an orthopedic conference with Dr. Hurbanek, we hit the trails to stay active and enjoy the view.

👟 Staying active—on and off the clock!
Dr. LaReau and Dr. Hurbanek recently attended an orthopedic conference and took advantage of the scenery with a post-event hike. At IBJI, our physicians don’t just treat active lifestyles—they live them! 💪💚

07/25/2025

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under 30 Years Who Have Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Mean Follow-Up of More than 120 Months.

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) primarily affects young adults, leading to femoral head collapse and secondary osteoarthritis. Treatments include joint-preserving surgery, which has been performed preferentially, especially for young adults, and joint arthroplasty, i.e., total hip arthropla...

07/14/2025

Dr. Justin LaReau recently completed the Barry-Roubaix, the world’s largest gravel road bike race!
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I always enjoy scheduling races in the spring. It helps me to have a goal to drive my training during the long Midwest winters.

07/04/2025

Got knee pain? Here's how to strengthen your knees.

Strengthening this important joint in each leg is essential, not only for injured athletes who need rehabilitation to get back on the field or court, but for everyone else to be able to comfortably go about our daily lives without needing crutches or other walking aids.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

07/02/2025

Honored to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Otto E. AuFranc Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
Proud to be part of the Class of 2009 and to reconnect with outstanding fellows and mentors from across the country. Grateful for the legacy, learning, and lifelong connections this fellowship has given me.

07/02/2025

Proud to share a major milestone—my 1,000th MAKO® Robotic-Assisted Surgery at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange!
Grateful to my incredible team and patients for trusting me on this journey to better joint health. Here's to advancing care, one step at a time.

06/20/2025

Metformin Reduces Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis With Overweight, Obesity.

Metformin was associated with significant improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and function among patients with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.

05/26/2025

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

05/15/2025

Normal Hip Range of Motion.

Range of motion (ROM) is a measurement of the distance and direction a joint can move to its full potential. Hip ROM is dictated by the ball-and-socket hip joint, which is made up of the femur (thighbone) and pelvis. They fit together in a way that allows for fluid, repeated motion—and a fair amou...