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A lot of sports related injuries can be prevented by following a few guidelines. We provide a few quick tips on how to prevent sports related injury and re-injury.

If you play sports of any kind or you are an active person, it’s likely you may get injured at some point. But when can you treat your injury at home or when should you see a doctor?

A hamstring strain or pulled hamstring is an injury to the muscles in the back of the thigh. Treatment is usually nonsurgical.

Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles rise to dangerous levels.

We thought we would dive deeper into the practice of orthopedics by keeping it short and sweet with interesting facts about orthopedics.

A muscle strain, also referred to as a pulled muscle or muscle tear, refers to damage to a muscle or its attached tendons. Treatment is usually nonsurgical.

A pulled or strained groin is a common injury among athletes; however, treatment rarely requires surgery and athletes can return to sport in two to four weeks.

When Christine McCollum came to OrthoIndy for shoulder pain, she had no idea she would end up needing a to see spine specialist that would recommend back surgery.

Whether you exercise a few times per week or compete in triathlons regularly, nutrition plays a huge role in your overall performance and recovery.

Sometimes, athletes injure two or more ligaments at the same time, this is referred to as a combined or multi-knee ligament injury and can be very serious.

A collateral ligament injury occurs when the MCL or LCL is injured. These ligaments are on the inside and outside of the knee and require immediate treatment.

Dr. Poulter answers common questions about why he uses the Mazor X™ Robotic Guidance System and how it can benefit patients with back pain or spinal disorders.