Stories and information about your care

A bicep tendon tear at the elbow is uncommon but is usually caused by a sudden injury. Surgery is not usually required and nonsurgical treatment is recommended.

A fingertip injury can cause problems with hand function and may result in permanent deformity or disability. Consult an OrthoIndy physician for an appointment.

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis also referred to as wrist tendonitis, is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the inside or thumb side of the wrist.

Women are the primary healthcare decision-makers in a household; so it was important to OrthoIndy to align with a female athlete in the Indianapolis community.

What can you expect during a CT scan at OrthoIndy? We explain everything you need to know here.

What can you expect during an X-ray at OrthoIndy? We explain everything you need to know here.

What can you expect during an MRI at OrthoIndy? We explain everything you need to know here.

A hip dislocation is a medical emergency. Go to the nearest emergency room if you suspect a dislocation. Symptoms include extreme pain and an inability to move.

What does knee arthritis feel like? What are the symptoms and treatment options for arthritis of the knee? Arthritis is a condition affecting your cartilage.

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

Wrist replacement surgery is rare, but it is an option if the pain from wrist arthritis or other diseases is not responding to other non-operative treatments.

Here are some frequently asked questions in regards to your surgery at OrthoIndy Hospital.

Dr. Dicke knew that he wanted to be a physician from a very young age after being inspired by his father who raised him while working through medical school.

There are over 2,000 ER visits per year for ‘shoe-related’ injuries. Injuries attributed to flip-flop wearing gone wrong accounts for 25,000 visits a year.

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

When Nikki started experiencing pain in her right knee every time she ran or wore heels she knew she needed to seek professional help so she came to OrthoIndy.

If you are an athlete or an extremely active individual, you need a diet that can keep up with your high performance demands and help you recover quickly afterward.

Immediate treatment is necessary in babies and children with developmental hip dysplasia. The ball is loose in the hip socket and may be easy to dislocate.

The cause of Perthes disease is not known; however, most cases can be treated without surgery, depending on your child’s symptoms. Consult your pediatrician.

Most people do not see a physician for a snapping hip unless they are experiencing pain while they walk; when pain is noticeable most treatment is nonsurgical.

A hip strain occurs when you pull a muscle in your hip. Depending on your symptoms, treatment for a hip strain is non-surgical and can be treated at home.

Hip bursitis occurs when the bursa in your hip becomes inflamed. Surgery is rare for hip bursitis, there are a variety of nonsurgical treatments you can try.

Recovery from a total shoulder replacement surgery depends on the type of surgery you choose to have done.

Symptoms, causes and treatment options for pinched nerves in the neck.

After ACL reconstruction surgery by Dr. Scott Gudeman, Kendra Lancaster returns to her U.S. Paralympic Volleyball career and continues to compete for the win.

Kristina Appelhans chooses knee surgery to continue playing basketball and living an actively. Dr. Gudeman’s ACL surgery helped her get back to what she loves.

Begin the journey of self-learning that can change your life with the paleo diet. The reasons are simple. It is easy, effective and makes metabolic sense.

For people needing joint replacements, losing weight can help alleviate arthritic joint pain and insure better surgical outcomes.

Preventing opioid dependency starts with testing DNA to determine proper pain medication for each patient after 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.

After experiencing a torn ACL, Stacie underwent knee surgery and works hard to recover and return to her normal lifestyle in the gym doing Crossfit regularly.

The OrthoIndy Foundation has agreed to contribute $3 million toward construction of the $10 million YMCA in Pike Township.

OrthoIndy Foundation’s assistance provided training for new dogs and supplies for training three new dogs.

OrthoIndy Foundation purchased equipment for new Survive Alive building.

OrthoIndy Foundation purchased equipment for a newly built gymnasium.

OrthoIndy Foundation purchased and installed an electronic lift at Morning Dove.