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OrthoIndy Foundation purchased equipment for a newly built gymnasium.

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

OrthoIndy Foundation provided scholarships, running equipment, socials, coaching and case management.

OrthoIndy Foundation provided scholarships for therapeutic riding.

OrthoIndy Foundation has partnered with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity since 2014 to build a house each year for someone in need.

At OrthoIndy, we are proud to be members of the Indiana community. We are even more proud to serve you as your orthopedic provider.

Patient undergoes knee surgery to continue his quest for competing in gymnastics during the Olympics.

Severe ankle sprains often feel the same as an ankle fracture and are often treated similarly. When your ankle is broken, it will be unable to hold your weight.

Often, a clavicle fracture can heal without surgery if the broken ends of the bones have not shifted too far out a place and still line up correctly.

A broken wrist is the most common broken bone in the body and can easily be treated, usually without surgery. Find out the most common treatment options.

Most hip fractures are treated with surgery, but in extremely rare cases some broken hips can be treated non-surgically depending on the severity of symptoms.

The amount of time it takes to return to daily activities varies with different types of shin fractures.

A partial knee replacement surgery may be necessary when the pain and function of your knee is not allowing you to live your desire of an active lifestyle.

You may want a total hip replacement when the pain and function of your hip isn’t letting you have a great quality of life and you want function to be restored.

A total knee replacement may be necessary when pain and function of your knee is not allowing you to have a great quality of life and other options don’t work.

Cervical myelopathy is most commonly caused by pressure on the spinal cord, however symptoms and treatment options vary by patient.

Most often a herniated cervical disc in the neck is related to the natural aging of your spine; however, additional risk factors may put you at an increased risk.

Most often a herniated disc in the back is related to the natural aging of your spine; however, additional risk factors may put you at an increased risk.

Once someone develops pain from lumbar stenosis they most commonly tend to have that pain unless it is treated; however, it doesn’t mean surgery is necessary.

Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a condition where the small joints between two bones of the low back have developed arthritis. Spondylolisthesis treatment depends on the pain and the patient’s goals.

Bicep tendonitis is an inflammation of the upper biceps tendon and can typically be treated non surgically; however surgery is sometimes recommended.

Treatment for a shoulder dislocation depends on the amount of times you have dislocated your shoulder.

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder, which overtime can make the shoulder hard to move.

Shoulder arthritis is common and painful, however there are treatment options to seek relief.

SLAP tears can be caused by acute trauma or by repetitive shoulder motion, however not all tears require surgery.

The most common cause of a proximal humerus fracture is a fall on an outstretched arm. Surgery isn’t always necessary but it does allow for a better return to function.

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults; however, not all rotator cuff tears require surgery and recovery might not take as long as you thought.

Shoulder impingement syndrome, also known as rotator cuff tendinitis can be a common cause of pain in the shoulder.

A shoulder separation is not actually an injury to the shoulder joint and surgery isn’t always necessary.

Keep your child’s cast clean and dry by following a few guidelines for caring for your child’s cast.

Orthopedic surgeons can help children with cerebral palsy by treating problems with bones, muscles, tendons, nerves or joints.

Children with Sever’s disease usually have symptoms go away on their own within two weeks to two months; however, there are treatment options to relieve pain.

Although the symptoms and cause between a strain and a sprain are different, the treatment is usually R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation).

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.

An ACL injury is a relatively common knee injury especially for athletes. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and the needs of the patient.

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