Alex Orthopaedics

  • Hand Treatment and Surgery
  • General Orthopedics
  • Trauma and Fracture Care
  • Pain Management
  • Sports Injuries and Joint Treatment
  • Work Injuries
  • Independent Medical Evaluations

“We strive for the best possbile outcome with the minimal amount of risk, pain and expense.”

Chicago Orthopedic Surgeon

Peter Snitovsky, MD

Specializing in general orthopedics and hand surgery

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand

"Knowledge You Can Trust"

Trauma and Fracture Care

  • Upper and lower extremity fractures
  • Malunions
  • Unhealed fractures
  • Open fractures
  • External fixation in fracture treatment
  • Correction of post-traumatic deformity
  • And more...

Alex Orthopaedics offers pre- and post-operative physical therapy and rehabilitation:

  • Restore function
  • Learn to manage current symptoms, and
  • Prevent future episodes from occuring

Alex Orthopaedics

Under the direction of Dr. Peter Snitovsky, Alex Orthopaedics is devoted to providing the highest level of quality care and treatment of the musculoskeletal system in a compassionate and personalized way. This includes the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and nerves.

Alex Orthopaedics provides the following services:

  • Hand Treatment and Surgery
  • General Orthopedics
  • Trauma and Fracture Care
  • Pain Management
  • Sports Injuries and Joint Treatment
  • Work Injuries
  • Independent Medical Evaluations

Our pledge to our patients is to provide the highest quality of orthopedic care available in Chicago.

Our office is located just off the Edens Expressway, has a large parking area, onsite x-ray, and a friendly and courteous staff.

Hand Treatment and Surgery

1Peter Snitovsky, MD is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is Board Certified and offers world-class, comprehensive care in the treatment of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow.

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Flexor tendon repair
  • Fingertip injuries
  • Carpometacarpal boss
  • Mallet finger
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General Orthopedics

2Most of us take for granted the ability to do the things we love, until we can’t do them. Alex Orthopaedics is devoted to the proper diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and diseasesof your body’s musculoskelatal system.

  • Upper and lower extremity fractures
  • Malunions
  • Unhealed fractures
  • Open fractures
  • Periprosthetic fractures
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Physical Therapy

3Alex Orthopaedics’ physical therapist offers pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for our patients.  The long term goal of physical therapy is to:

  • Restore function
  • Learn to manage current symptoms and
  • Prevent future episodes from occuring.

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Sports Injuries

4Alex Orthopaedics provides complete evaluation and treatment of sports-related and repeat-use injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions, from diagnosis through rehabilitation.

  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Labral tear repair
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Hip and knee replacements
  • Elbow arthroscopy
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Work Injuries

5Alex Orthopaedics is well-respected for providing superior care on workers’ compensation cases. We provide comprehensive orthopedic treatment, therapy and rehabilitation services. We have an aggressive return-to-work philosophy. Continue reading here…

Independent Medical Evaluations

6Dr. Snitovsky is pleased to provide a comprehensive independent medical evaluation (IME) for injuries and conditions of the hand. Continue reading here…

Chicago Orthopedic Surgery and Treatment at Alex Orthopaedics

At Alex Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. Our goal is to improve the lives of our patients by providing exceptional orthopedic care through leading-edge knowledge, state-of-the art technology, and cost-effective services.

Our patients are our friends. We treat them all with respect and take time to guide them through the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. At Alex Orthopaedics we know you by name; not your patient number.

Dr. Peter Snitovsky is Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is fellowship-trained in hand surgery. His practice is focused on helping patients return to a more active and healthy lifestyle.

He strongly believes that the key to a good result is more than just a well-performed surgery. The patient has to be involved and engaged with every aspect of treatment. Dr. Snitovsky values a personal relationship with patients and believes this is a key to success.

Alex Orthopaedics cares for patients throughout the Chicago area, including but not limited to the following areas:

Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, Lombard, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Naperville, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Skokie, Wheeling, and Wilmette

For additional information on orthopedic surgery, visit the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.

For more information on hand surgery and treatment, visit the American Society for Surgery of the Hand website.

For additional information on physical therapy, visit the American Physical Therapy Association website.