NWI Residents Can Now Access Advanced Knee Replacement Care Close to Home

January 2026

Knee replacement surgery is a major decision for active adults with knee arthritis, but having advanced care available close to home can help make the journey more manageable.

Committed to staying at the forefront of orthopedic care, Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute (LBJI) is the first in the area to offer the Zimmer Biomet ROSA® Knee System – a robotic knee replacement platform that provides consistent and reliable results while using data-driven insights so patients can enjoy a knee that feels natural and moves comfortably in everyday life.

Leading the way, Dr. Daniel D. Li, M.D., a fellowship-trained hip and knee specialist at LBJI, will offer these procedures at two Franciscan Health locations – Franciscan Lakeshore ASC in Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster.

Making sure the knee’s tissues are properly balanced has always been important in knee replacement surgery. This affects how well your knee functions and feels after surgery. With traditional treatment options, this balance can be challenging to get just right.

Designed by surgeons, the ROSA® robotic system helps Dr. Li measure the knee’s tissues and plan the knee replacement procedure in advance, making it easier to achieve the best possible results for each patient.

“This new technology lets us map out the entire procedure before making a single incision, so we can follow a careful, customized plan that helps you recover more smoothly,” Dr. Li said. “Like a GPS, the ROSA® guides the implant to fit the unique shape of each patient’s individual knee. I make every decision and perform each step, while the robot provides real-time guidance to support the best possible outcome.”

Unlike many knee replacement procedures that require a pre-operative CT scan, the ROSA® can plan and guide the surgery using standard pre-op imaging – which means less time in the hospital and a more streamlined experience.

Dr. Li combines this advanced technology with muscle-and ligament-sparing techniques (subvastus approach), bringing world-class joint replacement care to the community while helping patients get back on their feet.

“By improving accuracy and reducing recovery challenges, this technology helps patients get back to the activities they love faster – whether that’s walking their dog, playing with grandkids, or returning to sports and hobbies,” Dr. Li said. “And the best part is that patients don’t have to travel far for this level of care. It’s right here in their own community.”