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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.

Jillian Dunbar had serious back pain during pregnancy, which turned into severe pain on the backside of her left leg.

OrthoIndy cartilage restoration specialist, Dr. Jack Farr is now accepting patients for a new knee study as an alternative to knee replacement surgery.

The cause may be an obvious injury or it may develop gradually without trauma. Whatever the cause, areas of damaged cartilage can lead to pain and at times swelling – which make it difficult to maintain the active lifestyle you deserve.

Austin and Eli started experiencing pain in their knees after any kind of physical activity, fortunately they were able to have surgery to relieve the pain.

Dr. Jonathan Shook answers common questions about sports medicine and what injuries he commonly treats.

In 2001, Davey was racing in Texas when a fellow driver lost an engine. This caused the driver to lose control of his car and make contact with Davey’s car.

Unable to walk for more than ten minutes at a time, Karma Malcom couldn’t stop gaining weight. When she needed hip surgery, she lost 200 pounds after surgery.

After suffering a lumbar disc herniation, firefighter undergoes back surgery to relieve the pain and allow him to return to work.

While Ronald was excelling at his sport, he was in pain. He started having shin splints in high school, which continued to be bothersome while at Butler.

Marcia Runde had practiced yoga for many years when she started to notice that she was having some pain and discomfort in her right shoulder when she did certain moves and poses. However, she ignored the pain, hoping that it would eventually go away on its own. Dr. Lintner performed surgery to repair Marcia’s torn rotator cuff and torn labrum of her right shoulder.

Unlike acute injuries, which result from a onetime injury, overuse injuries occur over a period of time, fortunately treatment does not require seeing a doctor.

Courtney Frye has always been a very active individual. In 2008 while playing summer sports Courtney injured her right ankle and turned to OrthoIndy for help.

The KineSpring System is intended to treat symptoms of pain and loss of function caused by medial compartment knee osteoarthritis to avoid a total knee replacement.

The Fitzpatrick household is a busy place. Kim and her husband, Andy, are the proud parents to two children, Aidan and Keira. However, what makes Aidan’s participation in these activities so unique is that he is doing so while living his life with cerebral palsy (CP).

After being diagnosed with an extreme case of scoliosis, Salma, a young girl from Kenya, chooses to visit the United States for surgery with OrthoIndy spine surgeon.

The Plunkett’s, were venturing to Logansport to enjoy their family’s company and some turkey on Thanksgiving when their holiday was put to an abrupt stop by a head on auto collision.

Jack is very cautious and safe when operating his machinery while he farms. However, he was performing a routine clean on a screw conveyor one day when co-workers accidentally triggered the machine to power.

Suzanne saw two different doctors and both told her she needed a hip replace­ment. After surgery with Dr. Monesmith, she was able to complete a mini-marathon.

Lauren’s athletic career flashed in front of her eyes and she faced the terrible reality many athletes face: a torn ACL.