Stories and information about your care

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in children and is usually treated with non-operative treatment. Symptoms include pain and swelling.

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.

Hand fractures can occur in the small bones of the fingers or the long bones in your palm and the main symptom is pain. Oftentimes, surgery is not 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.

Overhand throwing causes high stress on the elbow. With throwing athletes, like baseball pitchers, repeated stresses to the elbow can lead to serious injury.

Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment options vary based on each patient. Carpal tunnel syndrome affects your thumb’s function and your ability to do daily tasks.

Left untreated, posterior tibial tendonitis can gradually result in flatfoot. Physical therapy, medication and rest should cure symptoms in a couple of months.

A common cause of plantar fasciitis is too much pressure on the bottom of the feet. Home treatment and physical therapy are usually recommended for recovery.

A metatarsal fracture occurs when one of the bones of the mid-foot is broken and you can’t walk. If this occurs, make an appointment with an OI foot specialist.

Usually, bunions are treated to reduce pain and keep them from worsening. Most bunions are caused by poor footwear, so supportive shoes may be recommended.

Ankle sprains are extremely common injuries that utilize conservative treatment, without surgery, which usually includes rest, ice, compression and elevation.

There isn’t a cure for ankle arthritis, but there are non-surgical options for people suffering from the disease. These include orthotics and physical therapy.

Young and active patients often choose surgery to repair an Achilles tendon rupture. However, physical therapy and a walking boot is a non-operative option.

The majority of Achilles tendonitis cases can be treated with non-operative methods. Some of these include physical therapy, calf stretches and medication.

Bone and soft tissue tumors are rare. OrthoIndy oncologist, Dr. Bruce Rougraff treats a variety of types that have their own treatment and patient outcomes.

OrthoIndy spine surgeon Dr. Greg Poulter enjoys a balanced lifestyle of healthy eating, exercise, work and adventure.

Common wrestling injuries can be broadly categorized into head or neck injuries, skin conditions, upper extremity injuries and lower extremity injuries.

OrthoIndy patient, Michael Akers felt his knees deteriorating from stress and strain for many years. He knew he needed to seek professional help so he could maintain an active lifestyle.

OrthoIndy is excited to announce its recent partnership with Verizon IndyCar Driver, Pippa Mann.

Between his work as an orthopedic surgeon and his athletic and family commitments, sports medicine specialist, Dr. Chris Bales, is also an active member of the community.

Dr. Poulter shares his thoughts and tips on how to change your lifestyle and lose unwanted weight.

OrthoIndy Foundation’s assistance supported the installation of an elevator at the library’s East Washington Branch making it handicap accessible.

In 2014, Janis joined OrthoIndy. She immediately loved the teamwork and camaraderie at OrthoIndy and believes OrthoIndy surgeons are the best of the best.

Annie Wiese, who was 14 years old at the time, was competing at the National Diving Championships when she felt a monstrous amount of pain shoot through her right leg.

Both competitive and recreational swimmers practice and compete year-round. While the benefits of swimming certainly outweigh the risks, there is still a possibility a swimmer may suffer an injury.

On May 12, 2016, OrthoIndy bone tumor and soft tissue oncologist, Dr. Rougraff treated his 10,000th tumor patient. A goal he worked hard every day to achieve.

Sports that require repetitive lifting or overhead activities, such as baseball, tennis, rowing and weightlifting are especially prone to rotator cuff tears.

It seems like every athlete experiences a sprained ankle or a strained muscle in their career. In fact these minor injuries cause the majority of sports injuries.

Indianapolis native, Dr. Mihir Patel is an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoIndy. He has traveled all over the country for medical training, but came back to his hometown to raise a family.

OrthoIndy is excited to welcome two new orthopedic physicians, Drs. Kayes and Roberson, to their orthopedic practice.

Dr. Renn Crichlow is a member of the OrthoIndy trauma team, exclusively located at the Level I Trauma Center at St.Vincent Indianapolis. But beyond orthopedics, he’s accomplished a lot in his life.