Stories and information about your care

Wrist replacement surgery is rare, but it is an option if the pain from wrist arthritis or other diseases is not responding to other non-operative treatments.

Here are some frequently asked questions in regards to your surgery at OrthoIndy Hospital.

Dr. Dicke knew that he wanted to be a physician from a very young age after being inspired by his father who raised him while working through medical school.

There are over 2,000 ER visits per year for ‘shoe-related’ injuries. Injuries attributed to flip-flop wearing gone wrong accounts for 25,000 visits a year.

Back pain from gymnastics is a common issue that most gymnasts deal with, however there are treatment options and ways to avoid injuries.

When Nikki started experiencing pain in her right knee every time she ran or wore heels she knew she needed to seek professional help so she came to OrthoIndy.

If you are an athlete or an extremely active individual, you need a diet that can keep up with your high performance demands and help you recover quickly afterward.

Immediate treatment is necessary in babies and children with developmental hip dysplasia. The ball is loose in the hip socket and may be easy to dislocate.

The cause of Perthes disease is not known; however, most cases can be treated without surgery, depending on your child’s symptoms. Consult your pediatrician.

Most people do not see a physician for a snapping hip unless they are experiencing pain while they walk; when pain is noticeable most treatment is nonsurgical.

A hip strain occurs when you pull a muscle in your hip. Depending on your symptoms, treatment for a hip strain is non-surgical and can be treated at home.

Hip bursitis occurs when the bursa in your hip becomes inflamed. Surgery is rare for hip bursitis, there are a variety of nonsurgical treatments you can try.