Dr. James Shapiro

02/08/2019

Services Offered by Dr. James Shapiro

11/24/2017

Learn how to tell the difference between these frequently mistaken issues...

No matter how many times you (or your kids) roll, twist or bend your ankles, you can never seem to remember the difference between a sprain, a strain and a fracture. The fact is, it’s almost impossible to tell without a professional evaluation. We sprain our ligaments “The most common ankle injury i...

11/22/2017

After the win, make sure you stretch...

Whether you enjoy playing soccer, football, baseball, or any other team sport that involves a lot of running and strenuous activity, it’s important that you stretch after every game. By helping to protect you from pulling a muscle or tearing any ligaments, stretching is an easy way to ensure that yo...

11/21/2017

Most treatments for meniscal tears are focused on making the patient more comfortable, pain-free and to keep the inflammation of your tissues down.

If you’ve torn your meniscus it is very likely that you are in a fair amount of pain and may have sought immediate medical treatment for the tear. Meniscal tears can occur as a result of sports, dancing, or other activities that cause sudden twisting or movement within the legs and especially the kn...

10/11/2017

Whether it’s work related, family related, environmental, physical or emotional, stress causes our bodies to fall out of balance and can actually cause the diminishing of calcium in our bones!

We all experience stressful times in our lives, perhaps even daily. We know it’s not good for us, but we may not realize that it can impact our bone-related health. Whether it’s work related, family related, environmental, physical or emotional, stress causes our bodies to fall out of balance and ca...

09/29/2017

Have questions? We have answers...

If you are in pain and find yourself dealing with damage to your hip area caused by arthritis, injury, or fracture, you may have questions about hip replacement surgery – a viable consideration when nonsurgical treatments, such as medication or lifestyle changes are not effective. If you would like…

09/25/2017

Many patients may not realize that a broken hip is in fact a life-threatening condition. This is especially true in older patients. If left untreated, a broken hip can affect other systems of your health, leading to dangerous complications.

Patients of all ages and athletic experiences may eventually require a hip repair to maintain their optimal health and mobility. Whether you’re aging and simply cannot get around as easily as you once could, have experienced a trauma or sports injury or suffer from a developmental condition – Dr. Ja...

03/19/2017

We're proud of the quality service we provide, and always seek feedback from our patients. Read some of their experiences and triumphs.

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03/19/2017

Dr. Shapiro uses some of the latest technology and techniques to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate musculoskeletal diseases and injuries of the hip and knee.

About Dr. James A. Shapiro Dr. James Shapiro is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, hip and knee related issues. Dr. Shapiro received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his residency and internship at