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OrthoIndy spine surgeon Dr. Gregory Poulter discusses minimally invasive spine surgery.

For a lot of Indiana residents, summer time means spending time outdoors at the lake. With all the fun, sometimes it’s hard to remember to stay safe.

In its second year partnering with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, OrthoIndy will provide a home this summer for a veteran in need of affordable, quality housing.

Shin splints are the result of repetitive impact activity such as running or jumping on hard surfaces. Fortunately they can be treated without a doctor’s help.

By now almost everyone has heard of the phrase, ‘gluten-free’. It is a huge craze right now and there have even been multiple comedy spoofs of people claiming to be gluten-free despite not knowing exactly what gluten is.

Total joint replacement physician Dr. Kevin Scheid discusses common motorsport racing injuries.

The most flexible joint in the entire human body is the shoulder joint.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is an uncommon form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or leg.

Non-operative pain management specialist Dr. Kevin Sigua discusses his weight loss journey. 

In the summer of 2012, Colleen was playing in a lacrosse scrimmage when she felt a pop in her knee.

Dr. Andrew Vicar discusses carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. These two conditions can be very similar and cause wrist deterioration if they aren’t treated.

OrthoIndy Physical Therapy is accepting patients without a referral.

When Monica was no longer able to do the thing she loved, cheerleading, she knew she needed a change. Dr. Monesmith consulted her for a hip replacement.

When Michelle’s cancer came back a third time, she was afraid to lose her leg. She met with OrthoIndy oncologist, Dr. Bruce Rougraff to review her options.

After you experience a patellar dislocation for the first time, some patients will experience another dislocation(s) depending on their specific issue.

Kali caught a touchdown pass and stepped on uneven ground. It forced Kali’s patella to dislocate medially, and then again laterally.

James had slipped on the grass and his left foot was trapped underneath the riding lawnmower.

Dr. Scott Gudeman, OrthoIndy sports medicine specialist explains why your knee hurts and “clicks.”

Officers were dispatched to assist the police force in the next town over. Shots had been fired and an officer was down.

Dan’s right knee had degenerative arthritis and was missing the anterior cruciate ligament.

THIS POST IS PART OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FOOT AND ANKLE INJURIES What happens when you wear heels all the time? OrthoIndy foot and ankle specialist Dr. Shea explains…

OrthoIndy cartilage restoration surgeon Dr. Jack Farr answers common questions about cartilage restoration types and their surgical and non-surgical treatment.

One day while playing Reese jumped off the back of the couch and fell to the ground. Reese was in extreme pain from a dislocated elbow.

After about a year of experiencing severe pain in his hip, Terry decided to seek a diagnosis and treatment from OrthoIndy hip surgeon, Dr. Frank Kolisek.

After some time, Teresa started experiencing pain and soreness in both her knees.

Rhea received bad news while in the hospital for a fall: she had bone cancer. OrthoIndy oncologist, Dr. Rougraff performed bone graft surgery to save her leg.

Seven months before his big race, Craig had torn his Achilles tendon during a quick pick-up game of basketball.

Dr. Chris Bales answers questions about treating student athletes.

After enduring back pain for years due to her scoliosis; patient undergoes scoliosis surgery and corrects her curve, is pain free and two inches taller.

Dr. Ronald Miller answers common questions about back pain.

In the recent past, the popular press excitedly reports the promising future of orthobiologic therapies for all tissues of the body, including the knee.

Dr. Jeffery Soldatis answers common questions about shoulder pain and how it’s treated.

Nathan Rinks, a police officer, was on patrol in June 2011 when he severely injured himself while on a foot pursuit.

After multiple injuries and extensive shoulder surgery and back surgery, Lori was able to return to practicing and teaching yoga on a daily basis.

Patti Mason taught chemistry and physics and had to be on her feet all day long. She suddenly began having intense pain down her leg and lower back.

A pilot clinical study for osteoarthritis symptoms is currently available at OrthoIndy. It’s charge-free if patients meet inclusion/exclusion criteria.