What is boutonnière deformity?
Boutonnière deformity is a deformity of the finger that happens with tendon damage. It can be a serious condition if left untreated, and can even be permanent.
The importance of filling out your patient forms
Why are there so many forms at my doctor’s appointment and how does it help patient outcomes? OrthoIndy Research Foundation explains.
Unique foot and ankle surgery allows patient to walk and cheer again
How long does it take to recover from an ankle operation? An open fracture in the talus and tibia leads to three surgeries but ultimately allows patient to return to normal.
What is intersection syndrome of the wrist?
How is intersection syndrome treated and how long does it take to heal? Learn more about how OrthoIndy wrist specialists diagnose and treat this condition.
Spinal fusion allows police officer to remain active
Is a herniated disc serious? Learn about the treatment plan that allowed a police officer to return to work pain-free.
OrthoIndy Hospital receives Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award
OrthoIndy Hospital is excited to announce they are a recipient of the Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award
Baseball pitcher finds relief from little leaguer’s elbow with physical therapy
How do you get rid of little league elbow? Learn about how a young baseball pitcher recovered from little leaguer’s elbow using only physical therapy exercises.
Safer alternative to opioids: Spinal cord stimulator for back pain relief
What’s the alternative to opiods? How can a physiatrist help you avoid opioid medication? Understand opioid pain medication and spinal cord stimulation as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.
How do I get past my weight loss plateau?
OrthoIndy pain management physician, Dr. Kevin Sigua, answers the big question: ‘how do you get out of a weight loss plateau?’
How do you get rid of bone spurs?
What causes bone spurs? What does a bone spur feel like and how are they treated? They’re often caused by degeneration by osteoarthritis and can be painful.
Patient undergoes a torn rotator cuff surgery
What is the best treatment for rotator cuff injury? Do rotator cuff tears heal on their own? Learn how a patient recovered after a slip on the ice leads to a rotator cuff tear.
What are the most common injuries in tennis?
Tennis injuries are common among all ages. Dr. Andrew Vicar, OrthoIndy sports medicine physician discusses how to treat and prevent common tennis injuries.
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