Michael Durkin, MD

04/27/2026

Curious about knee scopes? Here’s a quick guide to this minimally invasive procedure and when surgery might be recommended.

During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/16/2026

Surgical management techniques for avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review.

Early surgical intervention for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head can preserve the hip joint and delay the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of various surgical modalities to treat femoral head AVN as assessed by THA-fre...

04/09/2026

11 Common Hip Pain and Injuries in Athletes.

Muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn. In athletes, this type of injury is common in the hip and groin area due to fatigue, overuse, or the improper use of a muscle. The failure to warm up before exercise also contributes to the problem.

03/23/2026

I'm one of the few surgeons in Illinois performing direct anterior hip replacement using the Stryker Mako robotic-assisted system. This advanced, muscle-sparing approach allows the surgeon to work between natural muscle planes rather than detaching muscles as in the traditional posterior approach, which may lead to less pain, faster recovery, and fewer postoperative restrictions. Combined with the precision of Mako robotic technology, this technique helps optimize implant placement, stability, and overall surgical outcomes.

03/20/2026

Happy National Athletic Training Month!

03/18/2026

Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty According to Their Body Mass Index.

This study aimed to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and short-term outcomes following primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA), including functional improvement, perioperative variables, and postoperative complications.

03/16/2026

Not ready for a knee replacement? There may be another option.

You may be a candidate if you:
✔️ Have mild to moderate medial compartment osteoarthritis (arthritis on the inside of the knee)
✔️ Feel limited in your active lifestyle such as running or manual labor
✔️ Haven’t found relief with non-surgical treatments
✔️ Aren’t ready for a knee replacement

The MISHA® Knee System may be an option. This small device works like a shock absorber, helping reduce pressure on the knee during everyday activities. It’s placed under the skin during a simple outpatient procedure.

📅 Schedule an appointment to see if you may be a candidate.
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I work with my OA patients to preserve their natural knees for as long as possible. If non-surgical options have failed, we can now consider an implantable shock absorber, which is less invasive than a joint replacement. This is the type of solution my patients have been requesting.

03/12/2026

I am became the first Surgeon in Illinois to perform a Stryker Mako robotic-assisted Total Shoulder Replacement at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange Center for Advanced Joint Replacement.


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03/11/2026

Exciting news for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Michael C. Durkin, MD has become the first surgeon in Illinois to commercially implant the MISHA Knee System, offering a new joint-preserving option for patients who are not ready for total knee replacement.

Performed at Salt Creek Surgery Center, this innovative implant works like a shock absorber for the knee—helping reduce pressure on the joint while maintaining natural anatomy.

Benefits may include:
• Significant pain relief
• Rapid recovery
• No activity restrictions

This breakthrough treatment offers hope for active patients looking to move beyond knee pain without joint replacement.

Learn more: https://www.chicagokneesurgery.com/in-the-news.html

03/10/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

03/06/2026

I'm proud to offer a first-of-its kind device called the MISHA Knee System that reduces weight on the knee joint with every walking step. The implant is designed to ease pain and preserve function for patients struggling with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis but are NOT ready for a knee replacement.

Learn more at: https://www.chicagokneesurgery.com/misha-knee-system.html





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The MISHA Knee System is an implantable shock absorber that is designed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The MISHA ...