Ashish Rawal, Sports Medicine, Elmhurst, Chicago IL

Ashish Rawal, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Ashish Rawal is Board Certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. His practice is focused on Sports Medicine, arthroscopic treatment of the knee and shoulder, and cartilage restoration procedures.

While Dr. Rawal has a special interest in the arthroscopic management of shoulder and knee conditions, he uses both operative and non-operative techniques to allow his patients at all physical levels to return from their injuries back to their original level of function.

Dr. Rawal is originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago. After attending the University of Illinois for his undergraduate studies, where he received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry with Honors, Dr. Rawal received his Medical Doctorate (MD) degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Rawal attended the Methodist Sports Medicine Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he completed his Sports Medicine fellowship. His fellowship training focused on the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle injuries. While in Indianapolis, he provided care to athletes at various levels, including students from Indiana University, Butler University, University of Indianapolis, as well as the NFL Indianapolis Colts.

In addition to his Sports Medicine fellowship, Dr. Rawal received fellowship training in advanced cartilage restoration techniques at the Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana. His experiences encompassed cutting edge treatment and techniques in meniscus transplant, osteochondral allograft, and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).

As an Associate Master Instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, Dr. Rawal devotes time outside of his clinical practice to teach the newest techniques in arthroscopic surgery to orthopaedic surgeons from around the world.

 Certifications

    Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine

Education

    Methodist Sports Medicine Center, Indianapolis
    Fellowship Orthopaedic Sports Medicine / Arthroscopy
    Cartilage Restoration Center of Indiana, Indianapolis
    Fellowship Orthopaedic Sports Medicine / Cartilage Restoration
    University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago,IL
    Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery
    University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
    Doctor of Medicine
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
    Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Cum Laude

Professional Organizations

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow Member
    Arthroscopy Association of North America, Fellow Member
    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Candidate Member
    Assistant Team Physician NFL Indianapolis Colts, 2005-2006
    Assistant Team Physician Indiana University, 2005-2006
    Assistant Team Physician University of Indianapolis, 2005-2006
    Assistant Team Physician University of Illinois at Chicago, 2000-2005

Jamie L. Lynch, Orthopaedic Surgeon, San Antonio TX

Jamie L. Lynch, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Jamie L. Lynch is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who brings to Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine her extensive experience in orthopaedic disorders of the upper and lower extremities.

She has a special interest in the athlete at any level of competition. Dr. Lynch has experience caring for professional athletes in the NFL as well as the NHL, working with the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Blackhawks. Yet, she has also been on the sideline of youth, high school and college sporting events throughout her training.

Dr. Lynch received her Bachelor’s degree in Cell and Structural Biology through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Lynch is fellowship trained in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery from William Beaumont Hospital.

Furthermore, she spent 5 years training in a level one trauma center in Chicago, IL where she addressed orthopaedic trauma and general orthopaedic disorders.

Her expertise includes:

    Minimally invasive surgery
    Sports Injuries
    Arthroscopy:  Shoulder, Elbow, Knee & Ankle
    Ligament Reconstruction:  Elbow, Knee & Ankle
    Cartilage Restoration Procedures
    Fracture Care & Skeletal Trauma
    Joint Replacements: Shoulder, Hip & Knee

Dr. Lynch has been involved in research and clinical education, and has presented scientific papers at Mid-America Orthopaedic Association and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  She has educated youth hockey coaches on the understanding and the recognition of concussions through the USA Hockey, Inc.

Her professional associations include: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, The Perry Initiative, Bexar County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association.

Dr. Lynch offers her experience, professionalism and knowledge to the patients at Northeast Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, throughout the San Antonio area.

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Gareth Hammond, M.D.Orthopedic Surgeon

 Member: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
                   & California Orthopaedic Association    
                          
   Professional Work History

Gareth Hammond, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon

• Animas Orthopedic Associates and Sports Medicine

Private Practice, January 2012 to present | Durango
Colorado

• Greater Long Beach Orthopaedic Medical and Surgical Group

Private Practice, September 2007 to December 2011 | Long Beach & Los Alamitos California

Dr. Gareth Hammond is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and upper extremity reconstruction. He specializes in athletic injuries and arthritis, with a particular interest in shoulder, elbow, and knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. His expertise includes direct anterior hip replacement, patient matched total knee replacement, as well as advanced treatment for early cartilage disease. He has published and presented his research interests which include shoulder biomechanics, ligament reconstruction, blood preservation during total joint replacement, and implant design for partial shoulder joint replacement.

Cartilage Restoration

Articular Cartilage is the white tissue lining the end of bones where these bones connect to form joints. Cartilage acts as cushioning material and helps in smooth gliding of bones during movement. An injury to the joint may damage this cartilage which cannot repair on its own. Cartilage can be damaged with increasing age, normal wear and tear, or trauma. Damaged cartilage cannot cushion the joints during movement and the joints may rub over each other causing severe pain and inflammation.

1. Microfracture: In this method numerous holes are created in the injured joint surface using a sharp tool. This procedure stimulates healing response by creating new blood supply. Blood supply results in growth of new cartilage. 
2. Drilling: In this method a drilling instrument is used to create holes in the injured joint surface. Drilling holes creates blood supply and stimulate growth of new cartilage. Although the method is similar to microfracture, it is less precise and the heat produced during drilling may damage other tissues. 
3.  Abrasion Arthroplasty: High speed metal-like object is used to remove the damaged cartilage. This procedure is performed using an arthroscope. 
4. Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation: Healthy cartilage tissue (graft) is taken from the bone that bears less weight and is transferred to the injured joint place. This method is used for smaller cartilage defects.

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Shoulder

Normal Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint

How does the Shoulder joint work? 

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into the shoulder joint. The benefits of arthroscopy are smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.

• Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is the condition of painful shoulder limiting the movements because of pain and inflammation. It is also called as adhesive capsulitis and may progress to the state where an individual may feel very hard to move the shoulder.

• Shoulder Joint Replacement

Shoulder joint replacements are usually done to relieve pain and when all non-operative treatment to relieve pain have failed.

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If you have an orthopaedic condition and wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call (970) 259-3020 to schedule an appointment