Stories and information about your care

How long does it take to recover from a shoulder replacement and is shoulder replacement major surgery? A patient shares her experience with a total shoulder replacement.

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.

Surgeons perform almost a million knee and hip replacements yearly. A bilateral joint replacement is when both hips or both knees are replaced simultaneously.

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

Most people experience aches and pains in their joints sometimes. We explain when to see a joint pain specialist and how to get back to living a pain-free life.

A proximal tibia fracture is when the shinbone specifically breaks just below the knee. Here we explain proximal tibia fracture causes, symptoms and treatment.

After living with hip pain since he was a child, Chad turns to Indianapolis total joint surgeon for a total hip replacement and finally found hip pain relief.

What causes an open fracture, how to treat a compound fracture, open fracture symptoms and how long it takes a compound fracture to heal.

While there are many back-related problems and injuries that could be associated with pain, keeping your wallet in your back pocket while you sit for long periods of time could be a cause.

Training to be a soccer player doesn’t look the same for everyone or every position. However, there are a few guidelines and tips to follow that will help improve your fitness and reduce your chance of injury.

A pilon fracture occurs when your bone breaks or fractures at the bottom of the shinbone, close to your ankle. Learn more about trauma care at OrthoIndy.

A patient returns to OrthoIndy for second shoulder surgery after suffering two rotator cuff tear injuries. After shoulder surgery recovery he continues an active lifestyle.

Slip and fall injuries can be a costly expense. Learn more about the most common slip and fall accidents that may lead to treatment by a trauma specialist.

After tearing his meniscus, Cameron tried physical therapy but was still in a lot of knee pain. After torn meniscus surgery he was able to get back to soccer.

Dr. Timothy Hupfer, an OrthoIndy sports medicine physician and team physician for the Indiana Pacers, was named NBA Team Physician of the Year by the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA).

One of the hardest things to do in life is to pick yourself back up after you’ve been knocked down. Pippa Mann shares how she used that moment to work harder.

Lawn mowers are powerful machines which can lead to very serious injuries. Learn more about different types of lawn mower injuries and lawn mower safety.

Convinced he would need a total hip replacement after years of suffering from hip bursitis and hip arthritis, Paul visited OrthoIndy and found an alternative to surgery.

A heel bone fracture, referred to as a calcaneus fracture, occurs when the heel is crushed under your body’s weight after a fall from a ladder or a car crash.

Whether it’s a career ending injury or you aren’t participating in sports anymore, it’s a hard reality to face when you are no longer an athlete and your daily routine changes.

Jessica Regan, former OrthoIndy clinical nutrition dietitian, explains why swollen hands and feet occur and how to reduce swelling with a low-sodium diet.

After injuring his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery with OrthoIndy hand specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Whitaker, Aaron returns to the field to keep pitching.

Jake Dalton, two time Olympian, tore his labrum while participating in gymnastics. Dr. Kollias performed SLAP tear surgery and he fully recovered from the sports injury.

Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition causing a feeling of locking or catching when you try to bend or straighten your finger.

Overuse injuries are one of the most common causes of pain in the hand, wrist and elbow. This is due to the repetitive motion in sports, work or even hobbies.

A hand, wrist or elbow injury can be a seemingly small injury that has a huge impact on your daily activities. Learn tips on how to prepare for your recovery.

The OrthoIndy Physical Therapy team specializes in treating bone, joint, spine and muscle conditions.

Your elbow dislocates when the bones of the forearm (the ulna and radius) move out of place with the upper arm bone (the humerus). Learn more about causes.

What are the symptoms of a broken forearm? How do you treat a fractured forearm? Learn more about forearm fracture symptoms, treatment and recovery time.

When should you see a doctor for a wrist injury? When should I see a doctor for elbow pain? Learn more about hand, wrist and elbow pain and when to seek help.

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Elbow bursitis occurs in the olecranon, which is the pointy bone in the elbow.

A distal humerus fracture is a break in the lower end of the upper arm bone. this can happen because of having weak bones. Learn more about OrthoIndy Trauma.

What happens if a fracture is left untreated? There are some obvious symptoms you should never ignore when it comes to finger, hand, elbow or wrist pain.

A broken finger can cause your entire hand problems if it’s not treated. If you think you broke your finger, visit any of OrthoIndy’s Urgent Care locations.