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.

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.

The NWI Community is so proud of the Crown Point High School football team for making it to the Class 6A State Championship game for the first time in history! They played with heart, passion, and determination, and gave their best effort against a tough Ben Davis team.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute is proud to share a heartwarming story about one of our patients and Nick Nenadovich, M.D. Recently, Dr. Nenadovich received a handwritten note from a patient expressing their gratitude for the care they received. 

We are honored to have Dr. Nenadovich as part of our team at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute. His dedication to his patients is truly inspiring and we are proud to have him represent our organization.

We are thrilled to share that our very own Anthony Levenda, M.D. and Nick Nenadovich, M.D. participated in Our Greater Good’s Chef Around the Table event on October 12, 2023, at the Porter County Fairgrounds.

Crown Point, Indiana, June 20, 2023: – Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, (LBJI), the leading provider of orthopedic services, celebrated the second anniversary of their Crown Point location. Although the Grand Opening was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, LBJI was excited to invite the community to their location on East 109th Avenue.  Visitors were able to tour the cutting-edge, expanded facility, meet physicians, and receive information about the services now offered to the Crown Point community. 

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute (LBJI) is excited to commemorate the two-year anniversary of its Crown Point location on June 20. This milestone is a testament to LBJI's commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic care to the Crown Point community and beyond.

Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute is thrilled to extend its warmest congratulations to the outstanding athletes of the Valparaiso High School (VHS) Vikings football team for their triumphant victory in the state championship. On the memorable day of April 18, the team was presented with their well-deserved state championship rings, marking a historic moment for VHS Athletics.