Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana to bring advanced joint and spine care center to area

March 28, 2025

Joint & Spine Center rendering

NORTHWEST INDIANA | Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana (OSNI) are pleased to announce their collaboration on a new, state-of-the art orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Crown Point.

The Joint & Spine Center at Powers Health, set to open in spring 2025, will serve as a regional destination for patients seeking exceptional orthopedic and spine care. Conveniently located at 201 101st Ave., the 11,000-square-foot facility will offer a range of orthopedic procedures in a modern, comfortable environment. Services will include hip and knee replacements, minimally invasive spine procedures and robotic-assisted surgery, as well as shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, foot and ankle care.

The Joint & Spine Center is located on the same campus as Powers Health Rehabilitation Center and the soon-to-open Cancer Care Center, creating a medical hub for the community.

“Our partnership will leverage and strengthen the resources of both Powers Health and OSNI to continue to provide exceptional orthopedic care and spine surgery,” said Donald P. Fesko, president and CEO of Powers Health.

Nitin Khanna, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon with OSNI, echoed those sentiments.

“Uniting two established organizations bolsters fellowship-trained orthopedic and spine surgery services in our communities to benefit our patients,” Dr. Khanna said.

Michael Knesek, MD, is one of the fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who will treat patients at the Joint & Spine Center.

“Our orthopedic surgery programs are nationally recognized for high quality, outstanding patient experience and successful outcomes,” said Dr. Knesek, a Powers Health provider. “Our patients will have excellent personalized care close to home.”

To learn more about orthopedics care, attend the free Orthopedics Symposium: Improve Your Movement from Neck to Knees on Thursday, April 17 at Powers Health Rehabilitation Center, 10215 Broadway, Crown Point. Join orthopedic surgeons from Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana as they discuss symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for various orthopedic conditions. For information, call 219-836-3477.

Visit PowersHealth.org/services/orthopedics for information about orthopedic care at Community Hospital in Munster; St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart; St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago; and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point. For more information about Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana, visit osni.org.

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