Extension fractures are caused by head-on car collisions. This that happens when the small bones in your spine, called your vertebrae, separate from each other because they were extended too far.
Isthmic spondylolisthesis usually begins with a genetic condition and develops into one of your vertebrae slipping forward. Overuse and physical stress on your lumbar spine, or your lower back, causes the vertebrae to slip more often.
OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Timothy Dicke discusses common golf injuries and how to reduce your risk of experiencing an injury while playing.
We are committed to our patients. Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic, injuries can still happen. If that happens, three of our OrthoIndy Urgent Care clinics…
At OrthoIndy we help identify the source of your back pain. Learn more about when back surgery is necessary, how a spinal fusion is performed and the recovery time after spinal fusion surgery.
Dr. Daniel Lehman, OrthoIndy foot and ankle specialist discusses how to treat common basketball injuries and provides tips on how to prevent them.
The orthopedic subspecialty referred to as bone tumor or orthopedic oncology is a highly specialized field.
Dr. Michael Thieken, OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, discusses the most common snowboarding injuries and how to prevent them.
5-year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta patient undergoes three surgeries with OrthoIndy surgeon and is able to be a kid again.
How do you know if your wrist is sprained or broken? Can a broken wrist heal on its own? A patient shares her experience with a broken wrist and recovery.
OrthoIndy is pleased to announce the opening of its newest clinic, urgent care and physical therapy facility in Center Grove.
How do bones repair after fracture and what is the treatment? Learn more about bone fracture repair surgery and what to expect when a broken bone is healing.
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