Orthopedist in Macomb, IL

Treatment for Injuries & Abnormalities of the Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues

Doctors called orthopedists specialize in treating sports injuries, joint reconstruction, cartilage restoration, hip preservation, surgical bone fracture repair, and tumor surgery for bones, among other things. Orthopedists use the least invasive methods to diagnose and treat muscle and skeletal injuries and disorders. The goal of orthopedic treatment is to restore range of movement, reduce pain, and speed up recovery while collaborating closely with other specialists to evaluate and treat you.

Welcome Dr. Corey Welchlin

Memorial Hospital is proud to announce an orthopedics partnership with McDonough District Hospital (MDH) and together they welcome Corey Welchlin, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 35 years of experience to serve patients in Carthage and Macomb.

Dr. Welchlin will see patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage located at 1450 N. Co. Rd. 2050, Carthage IL. He will also see patients at MDH located at 525 East Grant Street, Macomb IL. Additionally, Dr. Welchlin will be performing orthopedic surgeries at both Memorial Hospital and MDH. To schedule an appointment at either location, patients may call 309-836-1999.

With a career rooted in rural healthcare, Dr. Welchlin has practiced orthopedics in community-based settings since completing his residency in 1990. He is board-certified and provides care to patients of all ages, including children. His clinical expertise includes surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, hand and upper extremity injuries, trauma, sports injuries, joint replacement of the hips, knees, ankles, and shoulders, as well as operative and non-operative spine care.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Welchlin at either location, patients may call 309-836-1999.

What Does an Orthopedic Doctor Treat?

Whether you have a sports injury like an ACL tear or have broken a bone from a fall on black ice, the orthopedist is here to help you.

Dr. Welchlin can treat skeletal issues across all ages, from the very young to the elderly. Some of those issues include:

• Stem cell and PRP injections of joints and tendons
• Hands and wrists. Arthroscopy of wrists, and care of acute injuries/fractures as well as tendon repairs, and chronic issues, i.e.,  pip joint replacements, fusions of dip joints, CMC joint replacements. Rheumatoid hand reconstructions, etc, trigger fingers, carpal tunnel
• Elbow scopes/replacements, tendon repair, ligament repairs, injections, fractures. Cubital tunnel, radial tunnel syndrome
• Shoulder scopes, instability, rotator cuff repairs, fractures. Clavicle fractures. AC joint injuries,  replacements, and reverse total shoulder arthroplasties
• Hip scopes, FAI surgeries, hip replacements (anterior, lateral or posterior approaches), osteotomies, injections with stem cells or prp. Fractures
• Knees. Osteotomies for arthritis, hemi-knees, total knees, injections (e.g., cortisone, viscosupplementation, stem cell, PRP). ACL reconstruction, routine scopes, meniscal repairs or transplant
• Ankle replacements, fusions, scopes, osteotomies, hind foot osteotomies for flat feet or tibialis posterior tendon reconstruction, tendon transfers, and fore foot surgeries, ie, mallet toes, hammertoes, nail ablations, rheumatoid foot reconstruction
• Spine. Cervical arthrodesis or arthroplasty, cervical disks, lumbar disks, and stenosis. Order and follow up injections of the spine for facet disease and arthritis. Cervical and lumbar surgeries. Piriformis syndrome
• Sacroiliac fusions for chronic back and proximal leg pain

Should I See an Orthopedist?

If you are unsure, you can see your primary care provider for an assessment. If the condition you have is outside of their area of knowledge, your provider may refer you to an orthopedist in Macomb. An orthopedist can help you heal as quickly and safely as possible while considering all advanced treatment options available in modern medicine. We also research further advances in orthopedic medicine through various clinical trials in virtually all fields of musculoskeletal diseases.

Contact your primary care provider for a referral to an orthopedist if you have symptoms such as joint pain, sports injuries, and anything that affects your bones and connective tissues. We are here to help.