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 [javascript protected email address] 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:
- 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.
