Stories and information about your care

What causes an open fracture, how to treat a compound fracture, open fracture symptoms and how long it takes a compound fracture to heal.

While there are many back-related problems and injuries that could be associated with pain, keeping your wallet in your back pocket while you sit for long periods of time could be a cause.

Training to be a soccer player doesn’t look the same for everyone or every position. However, there are a few guidelines and tips to follow that will help improve your fitness and reduce your chance of injury.

A pilon fracture occurs when your bone breaks or fractures at the bottom of the shinbone, close to your ankle. Learn more about trauma care at OrthoIndy.

A patient returns to OrthoIndy for second shoulder surgery after suffering two rotator cuff tear injuries. After shoulder surgery recovery he continues an active lifestyle.

Slip and fall injuries can be a costly expense. Learn more about the most common slip and fall accidents that may lead to treatment by a trauma specialist.

After tearing his meniscus, Cameron tried physical therapy but was still in a lot of knee pain. After torn meniscus surgery he was able to get back to soccer.

Dr. Timothy Hupfer, an OrthoIndy sports medicine physician and team physician for the Indiana Pacers, was named NBA Team Physician of the Year by the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA).

One of the hardest things to do in life is to pick yourself back up after you’ve been knocked down. Pippa Mann shares how she used that moment to work harder.

Lawn mowers are powerful machines which can lead to very serious injuries. Learn more about different types of lawn mower injuries and lawn mower safety.

Convinced he would need a total hip replacement after years of suffering from hip bursitis and hip arthritis, Paul visited OrthoIndy and found an alternative to surgery.

A heel bone fracture, referred to as a calcaneus fracture, occurs when the heel is crushed under your body’s weight after a fall from a ladder or a car crash.