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Wrist fusion, is the surgical procedure that fuses the forearm with the bones in the wrist.

How do you know where your pain is coming from? Determining the source of your pain will help get you the best results for recovery.

Heel spur pain flares up when you strain your foot. This leads to a buildup of calcium deposits which will turn into a bony projection, the heel spur.

Chronic ankle instability is lingering pain on the outside of your ankle that usually occurs after you suffer an ankle sprain that doesn’t heal properly. This will cause the soft tissue between your bones to stretch or tear.

A healthy environment could lead to a healthy lifestyle

OrthoIndy physician and former World Champion in Kayak Singles, Dr. Renn Crichlow, discusses common rowing injuries and how to prevent them.

Peggy Kiser started running in the 1960s, before running was common for young women. Now in her 70s, Peggy’s knee began to show symptoms of arthritis.

The  500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, launched the  Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, benefiting the 500 Festival.

Whether you are running a trail race or running on a trail alone, trail running is a great way to exercise without putting much stress on your joints.

Your hip flexors connect the top of your thigh bone (femur) to your lower back, hips and groin. These strains are caused by overusing the muscles and tendons.

There are several causes for adult flatfoot, but most often flat feet is caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, which is when the posterior tendon that supports your arch becomes stretched out, irritated and worn down.

A spinal fracture is a serious injury and should be treated immediately. A rotation fracture happens when you move or bend from side to side too far, causing your vertebrae to fracture.

What is orthobiologics, how can orthobiologics and stem cells work together and what about orthobiologics and platelet rich plasma? Here we explain what orthobiologic therapy is and how it can help you.

For years, Donita trained to cycle across the United States. Finally, Donita’s dream was about to come true until the day of her last training run on May 24, 2016. Donita was four miles from her house when a truck hit her at 60 mph.

Dr. Mihir Patel, an OrthoIndy foot and ankle specialist, discusses injuries related to track and field and how to prevent these types of injuries.

Repeated overhead motion can cause inflammation in your rotator cuff, making the tendons swell and “catch” on your upper shoulder bone. This is called subacromial impingement syndrome.

OrthoIndy Hospital is excited to announce they are a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award.

Tommy John is a retired MLB pitcher who played from 1963 to 1989. If a baseball pitcher needs Tommy John Surgery, it usually means overuse caused a UCL injury.

Osteoarthritis is caused by long term wear and tear on your joint and usually occurs in older adults. This can cause little bony projections to form on your bones to protect your weak joint called bone spurs.

Recovering in the warmer months can be easier on your mental health than in the winter. Dr. Shook discusses how to safely take care of yourself, benefits of being outside and tips to stay positive after surgery in the warmer months.

Your facet joints support your vertebrae movement and your vertebrae make up your spine. Your lower back is designed to bear the weight of your upper body. Facet joint arthritis can cause a lot of pain in your back and can spread if it is not treated.

Brenda has lived with the pain since 2013. It wasn’t unbearable, but it gradually got worse. Brenda came to OrthoIndy for a consultation with total joint specialist, Dr. Christopher Pomeroy. He determined she needed simultaneous bilateral knee replacements.

OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Michael Thieken, explains some helpful tips to keep your kids play fun and safe. There are a few things to remember to ensure your child’s safety. If an injury does occur, OrthoIndy Urgent Care clinics are open to serve your orthopedic needs.

Victoria tore her ACL dancing. No referral needed, Victoria went to OrthoIndy Physical Therapy to rehab her knee back to normal, without undergoing surgery.

“The Thrower’s Shoulder” refers to an internal impingement. This injury is caused in the “cocking” phase of throwing, when a pitcher is bringing his or her arm back before the swing.

As scooters grow in popularity, more injuries have been reported. It’s important to educate yourself about the risks of electric scooters and how to keep yourself safe while riding one.

With the government lifting restrictions, we are excited to share our plan for re-opening our offices over the coming weeks.

There are two joints that connect your pelvis or hips to your spine. These joints are called your sacroiliac joints. Dr. Jasper discusses causes of SI joint dysfunction.

Skateboarding is a popular activity among kids and teenagers to have fun. OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Chris Bales talks about preventing injury.

When Diane Davis was misdiagnosed for her shoulder injury and was looking for a second opinion when she stumbled on Dr. Soldatis and OrthoIndy.

We are committed to our patients. Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic, injuries can still happen. If that happens, some of our OrthoIndy Urgent Care clinics…

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.

For the first time in history, we are experiencing a heightened level of uncertainty across the globe from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have a few of our urgent care facilities open and we are ready to serve you during these uncertain times.

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…