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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…

This COVID-19 pandemic has brought families indoors for a few weeks. Here are some ideas to keep you and your children active while you are at home.

Dr. Chris Bales, sports medicine specialist, discusses what you should look for if you think you have a rotator cuff tear or other shoulder injuries.

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.

Iliotibial band syndrome can slow down your activities. Activities that can bring on symptoms are running, cycling, hiking and walking long distances.

Sometimes sports can get rough, and when your shoulder falls completely out of place, it is called a complete shoulder dislocation. But sometimes, your shoulder is only partially knocked out of place, which is called a partial shoulder dislocation or a shoulder subluxation.

The elbow is made up of bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons. When tendons become inflamed, torn or irritated, the condition is referred to as tendonitis.

Dr. Daniel Lehman, OrthoIndy foot and ankle specialist discusses how to treat common basketball injuries and provides tips on how to prevent them.

Chronic knee pain was nothing new for Hillary Carnall. But when she found out surgery could cure her pain for good, everything changed.

Your rotator cuff protects your shoulder joint. When you have a tear in your rotator cuff and your shoulder is also affected by arthritis, you may consider a reverse shoulder replacement.

Despite the constant pain she faced from rheumatoid arthritis in her ankle, Sarah was always determined to find a solution to live without pain.

Shoulder pain can prevent you from your everyday activities. When Cory Peter ruptured his bicep and tore his rotator cuff, he turned to his friend, Dr. Matthew Lavery, for help.

You burn more calories training in the cold because your body has to use more energy to keep your body warm. OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Chris Bales discusses tips and benefits for cold-weather training.

If you started the year off on a healthy note, don’t kick your healthy habits to the curb for your Super Bowl party. Whether you’re hosting or in charge of a dessert or appetizer, there are plenty of ways to keep your dish healthy and delicious.

What causes shoulder tendinopathy? Repeated movement like reaching over your head or throwing a ball are examples of overuse.