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If you feel like you’re walking on a marble or rock and have pain in the ball of your foot, you may have Morton’s neuroma and should consider orthopedic shoes.

Quitting before your procedure and not smoking afterward can significantly increase your chances of healing faster. It allows more oxygen to reach your cells and increases blood flow which helps your body heal.

Jessica Regan, former OrthoIndy clinical nutrition manager and dietitian, explains how to wean off pop gradually.

Vertical talus or congenital talus is diagnosed at birth. It is a rare deformity that babies are born with that affects the development of their foot’s arch.

Elyse Heiser rebounds from sports injury after care from Dr. Kosmas Kayes at OrthoIndy. She is now able to swim at a competitive level and got normal back.

A labral tear is when the labrum separates from the socket. It’s usually the result of repetitive action straining the hip joint and causing an overuse injury.

Hip arthroscopy is a common procedure that helps treat a number of hip injuries and conditions. Some of these conditions include dysplasia and synovitis.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), also referred to as hip impingement, is when extra bone grows along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint.

Diabetic foot problems, such as Charcot foot, are a common cause of hospitalization for those with diabetes. Charcot foot in diabetes is a serious problem.

ACL graft surgery and a partial knee replacement allow a patient to continue hiking, zip-lining, white water rafting and more after years of arthritis pain.

After being diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 years old, patient has scoliosis surgery and writes a book to inspire other adolescents with scoliosis read to stay confident and work hard through their treatment and recovery process.

Heel pain is a common problem that affects the foot. Ignoring a sore heel can cause extreme pain or even a chronic condition that leads to more problems.

Broken heel bone, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and herniated disc pain bring patient to OrthoIndy, allowing her to keep singing.

Sometimes when a child walks or runs, the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead. This is commonly referred to as intoeing or being “pigeon-toed.”

Dr. Poulter discusses the benefits of back surgery with a robot, how he is teaching other surgeons and how the robot allows him to develop new spine surgery techniques.

OrthoIndy sports medicine physician Dr. Scott Gudeman shares how to improve your posture while sitting.

When an infant’s foot is turned inward, usually so severely that the bottom of their foot faces sideways or upward, it is often referred to as clubfoot.

Can losing weight too fast be dangerous? Learn about rapid weight loss, drastic weight loss methods and ways to lose weight fast and easy.

Turf toe happens when you sprain the main joint of your big toe. It occurs when the toe is forcibly bent. This injury is usually treated without surgery.

Juicing has become a popular trend. Knowing how to add juices to your diet can benefit your health and be a great way to consume lots of nutrients and vitamins.

Read our tips for healthy eating including how to eat healthy on a budget, how to make a healthy meal plan, how to eat healthy every day and food diary must-knows.

Because of the high-energy force that causes a broken or fractured ankle, surgery is almost always necessary and depends on the severity and type of fracture.

It can be difficult to stay motivated to exercise. Read our tips on best exercises for beginners, how to exercise at home or at the gym and how to stay motivated.

An untreated toe fracture can lead to increased foot pain and arthritis, ultimately affecting your ability to walk. Treatment can include medication and rest.

OrthoIndy total joint physician, Dr. Troy Roberson, explains the myth behind knuckle cracking, whether or not it’s bad for you and what causes the knuckle pop.

Hammertoes are a deformity that develop over time; When the deformity becomes more severe and especially if it involves all the toes, then it may be a claw toe.

Mental health is just as important as diet and exercise. Learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, habits to improve mental health naturally and how to be mentally healthy.

A wide range of injuries can occur in skiing. However, there are several strategies that can help prevent ski injuries from happening.

A broken thighbone is a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. OrthoIndy Trauma physicians are located at St.Vincent Indianapolis Level I Trauma Center.

So what is the key to a flat stomach? Try these nutritional changes and make them an everyday routine for your wellness.

A broken pelvis can be a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to your nearest ER. OrthoIndy Trauma is located at St.Vincent Indianapolis Level I Trauma Center.

After a dislocated shoulder resulted in a slap tear, hockey player undergoes shoulder surgery. After shoulder surgery recovery he returns to the ice rink.

Former OrthoIndy clinical nutrition manager, Jessica Regan, provides five helpful tips to avoid holiday snacking.

During a routine training, John’s commitment to being a firefighter was threatened when he felt a twinge in his upper back. Learn how he found treatment for his back pain.

After Nora’s parents began worrying when she didn’t start walking they brought her to OrthoIndy where she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and would need surgery.

Most soccer injuries involve the lower extremities of the body. Learn more about the five most common soccer injuries and the risks of playing soccer.