Dr. Daniel D. Li, M.D.

Dr. Daniel Li grew up in Chicago's northwest suburbs, inspired early by family experiences with arthritis. Driven by a commitment to providing exceptional local care, he pursued specialized training in hip-and-knee replacement at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. His background in engineering, combined with his active role in orthopedic research and innovation, allows him to deliver advanced joint replacement care tailored to each patient’s individual needs within a comfortable, community-focused environment.

Dr. Jain of LBJI Performs Robotically Assisted Knee Replacement

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute (LBJI) is once again making headlines by continuing to stay at the forefront of orthopedic technology. Dr. Neel P. Jain, a fellowshiptrained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, recently became the first LBJI surgeon to offer robotically assisted knee replacement.

Mako SmartRobotics™ represents the latest advancement in total knee replacement surgery. Compared to traditional manual techniques, Mako offers greater precision, potentially leading to less post-operative pain and shorter recovery times.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Expands Urgent Care Service

SCHERERVILLE – With a goal of making orthopedic care easily accessible to the community, the Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute is expanding its Orthopedic Urgent Care offerings in Northwest Indiana.

In May, LBJI opened its third Urgent Care location at 833 W. Lincoln Highway in Schererville, joining its Urgent Care locations at 3691 Willowcreek Road in Portage and 500 East 109th Ave. in Crown Point.

NWI Surgeon First in State to Use New Tech

Dr. Dwight Tyndall is setting new standards in spine surgery by becoming the first spine surgeon in Indiana to use computerized navigation for outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery.

Tyndall, Partner of Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute (LBJI), did so by using SeaSpine’s FLASH™ Navigation System. This groundbreaking system, which features 7D technology, allows the surgeon to perform more precise placement of spinal instrumentation without the need for excessive radiation and surgical exposure.

Tyler C. Miller, M.D.

Dr. Tyler Miller is a fellowship-trained hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgeon. He has extensive surgical and nonsurgical training offering the highest level of care. Following his undergraduate studies, he completed a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, studying the biology and immunology of cancer. His time in clinical research provided an early appreciation for the practice of evidence-based medicine and the desire to continually improve the lives of the individuals he treats.

LBJI’s Dr. Sonevytsky Pioneering Advanced Pain Management with New Medtronic Battery

Lake Building & Joint Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Adrian Sonevytsky has successfully implanted the new Medtronic battery in a spinal cord stimulator, marking a groundbreaking achievement for pain management in Northwest Indiana. Dr. Sonevytsky is the first provider in the region to offer this innovative technology to patients suffering from chronic pain.

Dr. James Malayter

Although Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute mourns the passing of Dr. James Malayter, we also want to take this time to remember his many contributions to our practice.

Initially joining LBJI in 1978, Dr. Malayter became President of the group in 1989 and served in that capacity for 17 years. 

Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute Doctor Presents at Notable Scientific Conference Crown Point, Indiana: Released March 21, 2024

Dr. Aaron Ruter, a fellowship-trained doctor of podiatric medicine, participated in a panel discussion about current surgical techniques for nerve surgery, repair, and reconstruction at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Conference in February 2024. Dr. Ruter, DPM, spoke specifically on "Continued Pain Post-Total Ankle Replacement." As a panelist and participant, Dr. Ruter commented, “This was a great honor to speak at the ACFAS conference.

Cheering the Loudest: Levenda leads LBJI's sponsorship of VU Beacons Gameday!

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute proudly sponsored the Valparaiso University Men's Basketball team at their recent game against Evansville! While the final buzzer didn't bring the win they were hoping for, the Beacons’ spirit and dedication throughout the game were truly inspiring.

Anthony Levenda,M.D., a Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Physician, is VU’s official team doctor and so he knows firsthand the commitment, resilience, and true team spirit these student-athletes bring on and off the court. These are values shared by LBJI.

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