Back and neck pain can make everyday life harder, from working or staying active to sitting comfortably and even sleeping. In many cases, spine pain can improve with nonsurgical treatment options such as physical therapy, medication, injections, activity modification, or guided rehabilitat
New walk-in clinic strengthens access to specialized orthopedic care across Northwest Indiana.
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, a leading orthopedic practice in Indiana, is proud to announce the opening of a new walk-in clinic at its Michigan City location, providing patients with expanded access to same-day specialized orthopedic care.
Arthrex Lapidus I-Beam Plate and BunionBrace™ Used for First Time in the State of Indiana
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, a leading orthopedic practice in Indiana, is proud to announce today that orthopedic surgeon Hassan Usmani, D.P.M., is the first foot and ankle surgeon in Indiana to complete an Arthrex Lapidus I-Beam Plate and BunionBrace™ procedure. This achievement reflects a continued focus on advancing patient care through innovative orthopedic solutions.
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, a leading orthopedic practice in Indiana, is proud to announce today that orthopedic surgeon and partner Anthony C. Levenda, M.D., is the first surgeon in Indiana to complete a MISHA Knee System procedure. This achievement reflects a continued focus on advancing patient care through innovative orthopedic solutions.
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.
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.
Learn about Dr. Akshay Lakra, orthopedic doctor specializing in Hip and Knee Replacement and revision in Chesterton, Portage, and Michigan City, Indiana.
July 2025
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.
May 2024
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.
