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.
September 2024
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.
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.
July 2024
Lakeshore Bone & 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.
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.
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.