Orthopedics
If bone, joint or back problems have brought your life to a halt, count on the expert team, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, to help put you back in motion. Orthopedic surgeons on staff specialize in treating a wide range of injuries and disorders – from traumatic and sports-related conditions, to chronic and debilitating joint pain. So whether you want to reclaim your golf game or just walk up your stairs with greater ease, know that skilled orthopedic care is close by.
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads offers comprehensive and integrated treatments, from diagnosis to procedure, from discharge to follow-up care. The constant pursuit and evaluation of the latest treatment techniques allows us to improve the patient’s outcomes.
Meet Our Team
Wendell Becton, MD
Jeffrey McIntosh, MD
Peter Mulhern, MD
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Call 618-244-9038
Related Services and Conditions
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint pain can really hurt, especially when it keeps you from what you need or love to do. At Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, we can help you get back on track. That includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to treat a variety of hip, knee, and shoulder...
Joint Replacement
Considering joint replacement surgery? We know it may seem overwhelming. That's why at , orthopedic specialists make the joint replacement journey a little easier. Your skilled orthopedic team will see you through every phase of care, from...
Anterior Hip Replacement
In addition to performing traditional orthopedic procedures, the orthopedic surgeons at use minimally invasive techniques, which often allow for better precision, with less incision. That includes the direct anterior approach to hip...
Knee Replacement
Your knee is the largest joint in your body, which makes it vulnerable to injury and other problems. Sports, exercise, and general wear and tear can cause muscle strains, tendinitis, and more serious injuries. When medications and other treatments can’t keep your knee...
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Many people know someone with an artificial knee or hip joint. Shoulder replacement is less common, but this surgery has come to be used for many other painful conditions of the shoulder. These include: Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) Rheumatoid arthritis...
Total Hip Replacement
Whether you have just begun exploring treatment options or have already decided with your orthopedic surgeon to undergo hip replacement surgery, this information will help you understand the benefits and limitations of this orthopedic treatment. You will learn… How a...
Knee Ligament Repair
Your knee is the largest joint in your body, which also makes it vulnerable to injury or other problems. Sports, exercise and general wear and tear can cause muscle strains, tendinitis and more serious injuries—including ligament tears. With proper treatment, this can...
Nerve Decompression Surgery
Most everyone has felt a twinge in the wrist after spending a long time on the computer or performing some kind of repetitive task. Nerve disorders like carpal or cubital tunnel syndrome may start with mild discomfort, but over time, can interfere with both your life...
Rotator Cuff Repair
The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, but that very flexibility makes it prone to injury and wear. Many problems are caused by repeated overhead motions for a long period of time. Athletes and do-it-yourselfers are especially...