When pain disrupts your life, surgery isn’t always the solution. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors – also known as physiatrists or pain management physicians – specialize in treating musculoskeletal…
Back pain is one of the most common health issues people face and for many, it disrupts daily life in significant ways. Whether caused by injury, degenerative conditions or spinal…
Just because you have an orthopedic injury, it doesn’t mean surgery is necessary. OrthoIndy non-operative pain management physician discusses alternatives to surgery.
Surgery is needed for some cases of knee and hip osteoarthritis. But some can be treated with non-operative alternatives like medication, exercise and diet.
Osteoarthritis is caused by long term wear and tear on your joint and usually occurs in older adults. This can cause little bony projections to form on your bones to protect your weak joint called bone spurs.
Iliotibial band syndrome can slow down your activities. Activities that can bring on symptoms are running, cycling, hiking and walking long distances.
Former OrthoIndy marketing coordinator, McKenzie Muchow, goes from interviewer to interviewee. Learn about her knee surgery with Dr. Kollias at OrthoIndy.
What can I expect after a spinal fusion? One patient tells her story about life after spinal fusion and how she overcame her back pain.
If you are experiencing back pain, surgery isn’t your only option; there are nonsurgical options to consider as well.
For years, people have been told to avoid spine surgery at all costs. According to OrthoIndy Spine Surgeon M. Craig McMains, MD, FAAOS, this fear is rooted in outdated information. “There’s…
What started as a stumble during a routine walk in late 2019 led to years of pain, frustration and delayed healing for OrthoIndy spine patient Anita Wellman-Pence. That single misstep…
After recovering from total knee replacement surgery with Dr. Eric Monesmith, Kathy finds a life that’s free from knee pain and begins to travel the world.
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