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Dr. Sean A. SutphenBoard Certified Orthopedic SurgeonHip & Knee Replacement Specialist

Dr. Sean Sutphen is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in rapid recovery hip and knee replacement and complex reconstruction surgery. Through his extensive training and experience, he has developed an expertise in minimally invasive joint replacement surgeries including robotic anterior and mini-posterior approach hip replacement, robotic-assisted partial knee replacement, and robotic-assisted total knee replacement.

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ROSA Robotic Joint Replacement

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With offices conveniently located throughout the northshore of Chicago, Dr. Sutphen's patients have access to premier orthopedic care
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Mako Joint Replacement

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Dr. Sutphen puts emphasis on personalized care and uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to help you get back to your active lifestyle faster
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Fellowship trained in hip and knee replacement, Dr. Sutphen utilizes the latest techniques including minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted replacement, computer-assisted surgery, and outpatient joint replacement
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Dr. Sutphen is dedicated to utilizing an evidence based approach using the current medical research to create individualized plans for each of his patients

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What causes swollen popliteal lymph nodes behind the knee?

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Rating: 4.8
Author: Dr Sean Sutphen

Posted on: 06 June, 2023

The popliteal lymph nodes lie in the tissues behind a person’s knee. Many conditions can cause them to swell, such as infections and autoimmune conditions. It is rare for cancer to affect the popliteal lymph nodes.

Source: Medical News Today