Orthopedic Surgery at Grayslake
Outpatient Center
Dr. Roger Chams performs both knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures at the Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center. This surgery center is located in Grayslake, IL which is only a three-minute drive from the Grayslake IBJI office. You can contact IBJI in Grayslake by calling (847) 247-4000 or emailing at [javascript protected email address] Dr. Chams has chosen Grayslake Outpatient Center as a trusted place to treat and care for his private patients.
Orthopedic Surgeries Performed at Grayslake Outpatient Center:
An arthroscopic surgery for your knee or shoulder injury can make all the difference in overall movement and flexibility. Injuries to these joint areas can be extremely painful, however the procedure to correct them is minimally-invasive and lasts about 1 to 2 hours. A prescription for pain and swelling, which can be expected post-surgery, will be provided the day of. Dr. Chams is constantly refining his surgical procedures and is known to be the most experienced arthroscopic surgeon in the area. He, along with the staff at Grayslake Outpatient Center, can help with the following conditions:
Shoulder Surgeries:
- Labral Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- AC Sprain
- Biceps Tendinopathy
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Bursitis
- 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.
