Hip

Toxic synovitis is a temporary inflammation of the hip, which can cause limping, and pain in a child’s hip and leg. Treatment options are usually nonsurgical.

Terrified of the idea of hip replacements at a young age, Melissa found herself at OrthoIndy. After surgery, she is back to normal life of fun with her family.

Chastity’s list of accomplishments since her hip replacements: she can walk up to ten miles at a time, go down water slides, ride horses and go to the beach.

After total hip replacement surgery Paul has been able to return to his active volunteer duties and gets in and out of his Lotus Super 7 sports car with ease.

When Monica was no longer able to do the thing she loved, cheerleading, she knew she needed a change. Dr. Monesmith consulted her for a hip replacement.

After about a year of experiencing severe pain in his hip, Terry decided to seek a diagnosis and treatment from OrthoIndy hip surgeon, Dr. Frank Kolisek.

Unable to walk for more than ten minutes at a time, Karma Malcom couldn’t stop gaining weight. When she needed hip surgery, she lost 200 pounds after surgery.

Suzanne saw two different doctors and both told her she needed a hip replace­ment. After surgery with Dr. Monesmith, she was able to complete a mini-marathon.