From advanced surgical techniques to state-of-the-art nonsurgical treatments, the IBJI – Lake Shore Orthopaedics team has the technology, resources and know-how to help you function at your best. Our team works together to offer you the latest in specialized orthopaedic care, including:

• Partial and total joint replacement for the knee, shoulder, hip, hand, wrist and elbow. With thousands of successful cases and advanced training in the best techniques, our orthopaedic surgeons offer the expertise you can trust for your joint replacement surgery. IBJI – Lake Shore Orthopaedics provides comprehensive care for joint replacement, from diagnosis and treatment planning to surgery and postoperative rehabilitation.

• Arthroscopy. This minimally invasive surgical procedure is used to diagnose and treat the internal structures of the knee, shoulder and other joints. Compared with procedures that require long incisions, arthroscopy is less painful and results in a quicker recovery period.

• Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. One of the most promising advancements in orthopaedic medicine, PRP therapy is a natural, low-risk treatment that accelerates healing of tendon injuries. PRP therapy uses platelets and growth factors concentrated from your own blood. The world’s top athletes use PRP therapy for knee, elbow and other joint problems. At IBJI - Lake Shore Orthopaedics, Drs. Nemickas and DeLeon both offer this therapy for several types of sports and work injuries.

• Hand/upper extremity surgery and care. Dr. DeLeon is our hand surgery specialist, with advanced Fellowship training from Brown University. He manages and treats all types of hand problems, including repetitive use conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. And he offers endoscopic surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that results in a faster return to work, less scar tenderness, and an earlier return of grip strength. Typically, patients treated with this approach return to work within a week, with some people returning the next day, depending on their occupation and physical demands.

Dr. DeLeon also treats sports-related problems and traumatic injuries and provides the latest nonsurgical treatment options.

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• EMG (electromyography). Dr. Parikh performs this study of nerve and muscle function to evaluate all types of nerve and muscle related injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, radial neuropathy, pinched or entrapped nerves like sciatica, peripheral neuropathy and many others.

• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Always on the leading edge of technological innovation, IBJI - Lake Shore Orthopaedics offers in-office MRI to diagnose and plan treatment for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. Our MRI services are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology. In Gurnee, our open MRI scanner provides outstanding image quality and offers optimal patient comfort.

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