Orthopedic Surgery at Hawthorn Surgical Center

Dr. Roger Chams performs both knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures at the Hawthorn Surgical Center. This surgery center is located in Vernon Hills, IL which is only a five-minute drive from the Libertyville IBJI office. To contact Dr. Chams at the Libertyville IBJI office, please call (847) 247-4000 or email at chamspa@ibji.com. Dr. Chams has chosen Hawthorn Surgical Center as a trusted place to treat and care for his private patients.

Orthopedic Surgeries Performed at Hawthorn Surgical Center:

Your knees and shoulders play a major role in overall movement and flexibility. Injuries to both body parts can be extremely painful and may require surgery. After performing in-depth tests, Dr. Chams will provide you with a personalized treatment plan to begin your road to recovery. These procedures are all minimally-invasive, lasting about 1 to 2 hours. Swelling and pain can be expected post-surgery, however a prescription for pain will be provided the day of. With years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chams can help you with the following conditions:

Shoulder Surgeries:

Bankart and Reverse Bankart Tears

SLAP Tear

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder Fractures

Thrower’s Shoulder/Little League Shoulder

Shoulder Calcific Tendonitis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Distal Bicep Ruptures

Shoulder Impingement

Knee Surgeries:

ACL injuries

MCL and LCL injuries

Meniscus tear and repair

Patellofemoral Ligament injuries

Chondromalacia Patella

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osgood Schlatter Disease

Patellar / Quadriceps Tendonitis

Patellofemoral Pain

Runners and Jumpers Knee

Knee Arthritis

Preparation for Knee and Shoulder Surgery:

Within at least 30 days of your surgery, you should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician. For outpatient procedures, you should also arrange for someone to drive you to and from the appointment. Avoid any anti-inflammatory drugs or blood thinning agents one week prior to surgery. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your scheduled procedure. A nurse from Hawthorn Surgical Center will contact you to give additional pre-operative instructions prior to your surgery date.

Schedule Your Surgery With Dr. Roger Chams at Hawthorn Surgical Center

With the help of Dr. Chams and the team of experts at Hawthorn Surgical Center, you can get back to doing the things you love. Contact us today for more information and to schedule your pre-operative appointment.

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