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Service Line: Pain Management

What to Do if You Have Frostbite in Your Hands

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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Low Back Pain in the Setting of COVID-19

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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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Expands Services in McHenry

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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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Physicians Named to Chicago Magazine’s 2020 list of “Top Docs for Fitness Junkies”

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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IBJI Pain Management for Spine Pain Relief: Amy M’s Story

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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Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists Joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

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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Safety in Action

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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Importance of Telemedicine in Orthopedics During COVID-19

Now more than ever, safety in care is a top priority. With the fear surrounding safety during doctor visits, many patients have either needed to postpone surgeries or they have chosen to cancel appointments. Orthopedic patients are amongst those who are looking for safer alternatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, telemedicine has become […]

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IBJI is the Best Decision for Sciatica Pain: Patricia T’s Story

Patricia’s journey in care started in 2013 when she initially saw IBJI’s Dr. Gary Shapiro, Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Spine, for her back pain.  At that time, Patricia did not continue care with Dr. Shapiro, but rather decided to begin care at a pain clinic. Here, Patricia says she was diagnosed with severe […]

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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute provides a safe alternative to hospitals and emergency rooms for urgent and non-urgent orthopedic treatment and care. Learn more about the steps we are taking to keep all IBJI facilities safe for patients and staff.
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