Dr. Joseph Hecht and Orthopaedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana (OSNI) will be assuming the care of Dr. Paulino Chan’s patients. Dr. Chan dedicated his career to providing high quality orthopedic care to his patients in the Northwest Indiana area with a personal and professional touch. In his desire for continued excellence in orthopedic care, he…

As posted in the in the Northwest Indiana Times  •  Carrie Rodovich Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana (OSNI) has been operating in Northwest Indiana for more than 17 years. Dr. Joseph Hecht, OSNI’s senior partner, specializes in arthritis related conditions and treatments, with an emphasis on knee and hip reconstructions. He completed his residency at the…

How to choose a hip replacement surgeon Through the eyes of a patient:   “It was difficult enough hoping that this nagging groin pain was going to go away. It didn’t.” Starting as a dull ache, I’d take a Motrin and it would diminish. I won’t let this ache slow me down. I can still…

Smith and Nephew VERILAST hip replacement programs provide the latest in joint replacement technology.  Just like the surfaces of your natural hip joint, friction created when the surfaces of a hip implant rub together can cause these surfaces to wear down over time. This type of implant wear is a leading cause of hip replacement…