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Why are there so many forms at my doctor’s appointment and how does it help patient outcomes? OrthoIndy Research Foundation explains.

How long does it take to recover from an ankle operation? An open fracture in the talus and tibia leads to three surgeries but ultimately allows patient to return to normal.

Tennis injuries are common among all ages. Dr. Andrew Vicar, OrthoIndy sports medicine physician discusses how to treat and prevent common tennis injuries.

Is nerve damage in the hand permanent, what are the signs of nerve damage in the hand and how long do damaged nerves take to heal? Learn more about treatment.

OrthoIndy total joint replacement surgeon, Dr. Patrick Millikan discusses five benefits and the average recovery time of a hip or knee replacement surgery.

After being unsure if her son had sprained or broken his ankle, a busy mom decides to turn to OrthoIndy Urgent Care for an X-ray for her son, Jameson’s ankle.

An osteotomy is a reconstructive surgery where a bone is cut to shorten or lengthen it or to change its alignment usually after a broken bone due doesn’t heal correctly.

In some cases, pain will go away over time with at-home treatment, but other times it’s difficult to determine whether you should seek help from a doctor.

A periarticular fracture affects the bones that make up the joints throughout the body. Treatment depends on the severity of the break, the location and the cause.

After bone trauma, difficulty with bone healing or alignment can occur. This is referred to as a malunion or nonunion and may make the return to function a challenge.

Most broken bones do not lead to infections. In rare cases, fractures, particularly open fractures, can lead to infection and a long treatment and recovery process.

OrthoIndy trauma physicians treat injuries related to motorized vehicle accidents including car, truck, motorcycle, four wheeler, ATV, dirt bikes and moped accidents.