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Elbow arthritis occurs when the cartilage in your joint starts to break down. This injury often happens in athletes who use a repetitive motion, like baseball pitchers.

5-year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta patient undergoes three surgeries with OrthoIndy surgeon and is able to be a kid again.

How do you know if your wrist is sprained or broken? Can a broken wrist heal on its own? A patient shares her experience with a broken wrist and recovery.

Osteoarthritis causes your bones to rub together since there’s no cartilage to cushion them anymore. When this happens, it causes pain, stiffness and swelling

Jessica Moosbrugger, OrthoIndy clinical nutrition manager and dietitian, explains hidden sugars, how sugar affects the body and how to cut sugar during the holidays.

Partial knee replacement surgery by Dr. Shook allows Tom Skully, suffering from knee pain, to resume golfing, hiking and playing with his grandchildren.

OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Jack Farr, discusses quad activation failure and exercises you can use to help it function properly after surgery.

Cade said his shoulder had been “achy” and “sore” for a while, but he distinctly remembers throwing the ball and feeling the pop in his shoulder. Learn more.

How do you manage pain without medication? Learn more about one patient’s journey of overcoming addiction from pain killers.

OrthoIndy is pleased to announce the opening of its newest clinic, urgent care and physical therapy facility in Center Grove.

After a labrum tear in her hip and a hip arthroscopy, patient returns to OrthoIndy for shoulder treatment. Find out how this patient was able to return to yoga.

OrthoIndy patient returns to teaching and reclaims her life after undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery with Dr. Gregory Poulter, OrthoIndy spine surgeon.

How do bones repair after fracture and what is the treatment? Learn more about bone fracture repair surgery and what to expect when a broken bone is healing.

What is an EMG test used to diagnose? An EMG is used when there are symptoms of a muscle or nerve disorder. Learn more about an electromyography procedure.

Former OrthoIndy marketing coordinator, McKenzie Muchow, goes from interviewer to interviewee. Learn about her knee surgery with Dr. Kollias at OrthoIndy.

What are the types of hip replacement surgery and how soon can you get back to your active lifestyle? Find out more about total hip replacement surgery.

OrthoIndy is excited to announce the 2019 Indianapolis Monthly’s Top Doctors recipients.

The holiday season is a time for delicious food. However, it’s also a time when people are concerned about gaining weight.

What can I expect after a spinal fusion? One patient tells her story about life after spinal fusion and how she overcame her back pain.

What does an orthopedic hand surgeon do? Find out what happens after multiple wrist fractures and how a patient was able to resume their normal activities.

OrthoIndy sports medicine physician, Dr. Scott Gudeman discusses common football muscle strain symptoms, injuries and treatment. Learn more.

Kienböck’s disease is a condition in which the blood supply to one of the small bones in the wrist is interrupted. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.

Is thoracic outlet syndrome serious and what are the three types of thoracic outlet syndrome? We discuss symptoms, treatment options and exercises.

OrthoIndy Hospital is among the top 10 percent in the nation for joint replacement, according to a national report by Healthgrades

Does blood flow restriction training work and is BFR training dangerous? Learn more about blood flow restriction training physical therapy.

What causes labral tear in shoulder and how do you know if you have a tear in your shoulder?

Jessica Moosbrugger, OrthoIndy clinical nutrition manager and dietitian, will explain the different types of diets and which is the most effective for weight loss.

Nursemaid’s elbow is a common early childhood injury that usually occurs in children ages one to four. However, it can happen anytime from birth to age seven.

Dupuytren’s contracture, or disease, is a hand deformity that usually develops over the years. Visit a hand specialist for diagnosis and treatment options.

How long does it take to heal from an osteotomy and what is the recovery time for spinal fusion surgery? A patient shares her experience.

What are the warning signs of deep vein thrombosis and how do you know if you have a blood clot in your leg? Learn more about causes, tests and treatment.

How can you tell if you have a broken kneecap and what is the fastest way to heal it? Learn more about types of fractures and when surgery is necessary.

Dr. Tim Dicke, OrthoIndy hand, wrist and elbow specialist, will discuss common injuries in baseball and provide tips on how to prevent overuse injuries.

What is the recovery time for a hip replacement? Learn more about how a patient got his life back after surgery and returned to golf and tennis.

Boutonnière deformity is a deformity of the finger that happens with tendon damage. It can be a serious condition if left untreated, and can even be permanent.

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