DES PLAINES, Ill., April 1, 2021—Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, is excited to welcome Mariam El-Baghdadi, MD, MBA, an interventional pain management physician. Dr. El-Baghdadi will practice out of IBJI’s Gurnee and Lake Bluff clinic locations, starting on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Dr. El-Baghdadi is a […]
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Daniel experienced arthritis and shoulder pain for years. He got to the point that he couldn’t handle the pain any longer and came in to see IBJI’s Dr. Djuro Petkovic. Keep reading to learn more about Daniel’s bilateral reverse shoulder arthroplasty and the care he received with Dr. Petkovic. Learn more about shoulder care at […]
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Frostbite in the hands and fingers is a painful injury that we can sometimes get from exposing our skin to freezing temperatures for too long. It can happen to people who are stranded in the wilderness or outside (for example, if your car breaks down). We’ve all felt the effects of being outside in the […]
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients have second thoughts before going out in public and seeking help for their musculoskeletal ailments. Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek medical evaluation. IBJI’s Dr. Mehul Garala, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with Fellowship Training in Spine and Sports […]
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DES PLAINES, Ill., October 30, 2020—Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, offers new expanded services in the McHenry area. Patients will now benefit from immediate care options at the new McHenry OrthoAccess clinic, and expanded spine services, now closer to home. The McHenry OrthoAccess is a walk-in, […]
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My name is Debbie, and I want to tell you about my recovery from a herniated disc, with the help of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI). In May, I reached down to move something and I couldn’t stand up again. Over the next few hours, the pain intensified to the point that I literally […]
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DES PLAINES, Ill., October 16, 2020—Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, is proud to have 26 IBJI physicians named to Chicago Magazine’s list of “Top Docs for Fitness Junkies.” The list of “Top Docs” for orthopedic surgery and hand surgery, compiled by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. and […]
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I was developing daily pain from a 20+ year sports injury. My orthopaedic surgeon ordered an x-ray. My fourth lumbar vertebrae was out of alignment, causing nerve pain to radiate into my right hip and travel to the outside of that hip to the front and medial part of my quadriceps. He recommended an epidural […]
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DES PLAINES, Ill., August 17, 2020 — Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, welcomes Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists (OSS) to our practice as of August 1, 2020. OSS brings a team of six physicians and two physical and occupational therapy clinics at their Park Ridge and Fox River […]
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At IBJI, safety is our top priority. Staff are committed and working together to keep our patients and each other safe. During COVID-19, our staff has stepped up by helping to screen patients and take temperatures before they come into the office. These safety precautions help to protect our patients by reducing the risk of […]
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