Stories and information about your care

The first thing you should do after an injury is prevent further injury by stopping your activity. The best course of treatment for your sports injury depends on your specific injury.

A lot of sports related injuries can be prevented by following a few guidelines. We provide a few quick tips on how to prevent sports related injury and re-injury.

If you play sports of any kind or you are an active person, it’s likely you may get injured at some point. But when can you treat your injury at home or when should you see a doctor?

A hamstring strain or pulled hamstring is an injury to the muscles in the back of the thigh. Treatment is usually nonsurgical.

Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles rise to dangerous levels.

We thought we would dive deeper into the practice of orthopedics by keeping it short and sweet with interesting facts about orthopedics.

A muscle strain, also referred to as a pulled muscle or muscle tear, refers to damage to a muscle or its attached tendons. Treatment is usually nonsurgical.

A pulled or strained groin is a common injury among athletes; however, treatment rarely requires surgery and athletes can return to sport in two to four weeks.

When Christine McCollum came to OrthoIndy for shoulder pain, she had no idea she would end up needing a to see spine specialist that would recommend back surgery.

Whether you exercise a few times per week or compete in triathlons regularly, nutrition plays a huge role in your overall performance and recovery.

Sometimes, athletes injure two or more ligaments at the same time, this is referred to as a combined or multi-knee ligament injury and can be very serious.

A collateral ligament injury occurs when the MCL or LCL is injured. These ligaments are on the inside and outside of the knee and require immediate treatment.

Dr. Poulter answers common questions about why he uses the Mazor X™ Robotic Guidance System and how it can benefit patients with back pain or spinal disorders.

At 50 years old, dancer has both of her knees replaced and continues to perform. Knee replacement surgery often allows patient to return to an active lifestyle.

People with transient osteoporosis of the hip feel pain immediately but symptoms usually go away within six to twelve months with simple treatment options.

Although these fractures are rare, breaking your femur bone around the implant after a total hip replacement almost always requires an additional surgery.

Osteonecrosis of the hip occurs when the blood supply to the head of the thighbone is diminished; this can result in collapse of the hip and severe pain.

What does hip arthritis feel like? What are the symptoms and treatment options for arthritis of the hip? Hip arthritis can happen in three different forms.

Amanda was the first patient in Indiana to have surgery with the Mazor X Robotics Guidance System. The Mazor X combines pre-operative planning tools and guidance.

After Kelden fell off a riding lawnmower and was swept under with his foot, his parents desperately searched for an alternative to amputation.

After rotator cuff surgery recovery, 65-year-old, Rick Jackson returns to basketball, baseball, wakeboarding and other activities with his grandchildren.

After 50 years of living with terrible hip pain, Joe chose to have hip replacement surgery and found a better quality of life after hip replacement recovery.

Jeff Sorg, Director of OrthoIndy Physical Therapy, provides a few pre race preparation tips and reminders that can allow you to be successful on race day.

Caitlin chose knee surgery after she found out she had an ACL and MCL tear. Find out how she made it through ACL surgery recovery and returned to her active lifestyle.

After back surgery recovery Linda begins to enjoy life again. She walks, does daily tasks and even travels without back pain that consumed her life previously.

OrthoIndy Physical Therapy now accepts patients without a referral. This allows patients direct access to physical therapists and treatment.

After total knee replacement surgery, Chris Deis returns to an active lifestyle and is even able to dance with his daughter at her wedding-without knee pain.

With all of the information about orthopedics on the Internet, we thought we would provide you with a few facts about orthopedics in the United States.

Whether you’re back pain treatment options or you’ve already decided to have back surgery, find out how the Mazor X is part of the the latest advances in spine surgery.

Mazor Robotics technology provides increased safety and precision for a wide variety of spine procedures, including minimally-invasive surgery and complex spine cases.

Whether you plan on walking or run a mini marathon (or a combination of the two), a solid injury prevention program can help you minimize your risk of injury and maximize your training benefits.

Hip replacement recovery can be challenging at first, but after the first two weeks, life begins to be more normal. Learn what to expect during your recovery.

Knee replacement recovery can be challenging at first, but after the first two weeks life gets a lot better. Learn what to expect during your recovery.

OrthoIndy total joint specialists use the latest in hip replacement surgery to make sure their patients receive the best care. Learn more about your options.

For patients looking to relieve knee pain, total knee replacement can be an option, but in some cases a partial knee replacement can also relieve knee pain.

How do you know when you need a hip replacement? If you said yes to one or more of these signs, you may need to speak to a total joint replacement specialist.