Sports Injury

Golfers’ elbow is caused by overuse and can usually be treated at-home without surgery. Learn more about treatment options and make an appointment at OrthoIndy.

Lacrosse is considered a moderate risk sport in regards to sustaining injuries. The most common injuries are sprains, strains, bruises, cuts or scrapes.

Back pain from gymnastics is a common issue that most gymnasts deal with, however there are treatment options and ways to avoid injuries.

Most MCL injuries can be treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medicine and other nonsurgical treatments. However, severe tears may require surgery.

What does a meniscus tear feel like? What are the symptoms and treatment options for a meniscus tear? Do you need meniscus surgery? Learn more about treatment.

If your kneecap dislocates, the dislocated patella usually will return to its normal position on its own. Other times, a treatment plan may be necessary.

Patellar tendonitis is an overuse injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap. In most cases, rest will relieve symptoms.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome can typically be treated at home with rest and ice; however, there are other nonsurgical options as well.

Many times a PCL tear occurs in conjunction with injuries to other structures in the knee such as cartilage, ligaments, menisci and bone.

A stress fracture is an overuse injury and is a relatively common injury in sports; typically a stress fracture does not require surgery and is treated at home.

Tennis elbow develops gradually and worsens with activity. Most times treatment does not require surgery, but if symptoms are severe surgery may be necessary.

Symptoms of a sprained thumb include pain, swelling and bruising. Treatment for a sprained thumb depends on if the ligament is partially or completely torn.