Jourdan M. Cancienne, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jourdan M. Cancienne, who serves patients throughout the State of Illinois.

Dr. Cancienne, a native of Baton Rouge, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine specialist serving patients in Joliet, Naperville, and the surrounding communities. His practice incorporates the latest surgical and non-surgical strategies to return patients to their desired activity levels. These strategies include patient centered approaches with an emphasis on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff pathology, shoulder instability, ligamentous and cartilage knee injuries, and femoroacetabular impingement of the hip. In addition, he also specializes in revision surgery, including anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, cartilage restoration/transplantation, and multiligament knee reconstruction.

Midwest Orthopedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services ranging from sports medicine, hip, knee, hand, feet, spine, cartilage restoration, pediatrics, trauma, orthopedic oncology, and shoulder care. The practice is composed of renowned orthopedic and spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of their patients.

Academically, Dr. Cancienne attended Catholic High School in Baton Rouge and then attended Tufts University where he was awarded all conference and academic 1st team honors on the football team. He then returned home to Tulane University School of Medicine before completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Virginia. During his time in Charlottesville, he received recognition as the resident of the year and won several regional and national awards for his research.

Subsequently, he was selected to receive advanced specialized training in shoulder surgery, sports medicine, and cartilage restoration at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in Chicago. During this time in Chicago, he served as a team physician for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Steel, and Chicago Fire.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Remaining up to date in his field, Dr. Cancienne is involved in multiple orthopedic sports medicine societies such as the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Southern Orthopedic Association.

In addition to patient care, he maintains a significant interest in clinical research in order to develop and perfect treatment strategies that allow for earlier and more complete recovery for patients of all activity levels. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters on a wide variety of orthopedic topics and has presented his research both nationally and internationally over 200 times. His recent research has incorporated the application of biologic therapies to augment healing in both operative and non-operative settings.

As an advocate for education, research, and patient care, Dr. Cancienne remains dedicated to returning patients back to their desired activity level regardless of their level of participation. His teams’ approach is to provide the highest level of clinical care to ensure excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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