Stories and information about your care

It’s human instinct to break a fall with your hands. But sometimes the force can travel up your forearm bones and cause a radial head fracture. Learn more.

OrthoIndy Trauma surgeon Dr. Timothy Weber discusses ways to encourage physical activity amongst your family.

What is the best treatment for arthritis in the hands or wrist? How do you treat arthritis in the fingers, hand or wrist? Learn more about the best treatment.

Flexible flatfoot is common in children. If you notice when your child stands the arch of his or her foot disappears, he or she may have flexible flatfoot.

An olecranon fracture is a break in the tip of the elbow. It’s located right under the skin, making it easy to break. Learn more about trauma care at OrthoIndy.

What are the symptoms and causes of ulnar nerve damage and how do you treat it? OrthoIndy hand, wrist and elbow specialists can diagnose and treat your pain.

If you trim your toenails too short, you may be at risk for getting an ingrown toenail. Most commonly, the big toe is affected, but it can affect any toe.

Major Anderson thought he had a simple pinched nerve that wouldn’t go away, later, he found out he had a herniated disc and would need neck surgery to remain active.

Massage therapy reduces muscle stiffness and increases blood flow, which allows more nutrients to reach your muscles. It can help relieve soreness from your muscles as well as relieve pain from a soft tissue injury.

A lisfranc injury, also referred to as a midfoot injury, occurs when the bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn.

Knee pain causes a patient to drive four hours for a solution. After complex knee surgery and reconstructive osteotomy patient finally feels pain-free again.

If you feel like you’re walking on a marble or rock and have pain in the ball of your foot, you may have Morton’s neuroma and should consider orthopedic shoes.

Quitting before your procedure and not smoking afterward can significantly increase your chances of healing faster. It allows more oxygen to reach your cells and increases blood flow which helps your body heal.

Jessica Regan, former OrthoIndy clinical nutrition manager and dietitian, explains how to wean off pop gradually.

Vertical talus or congenital talus is diagnosed at birth. It is a rare deformity that babies are born with that affects the development of their foot’s arch.

Elyse Heiser rebounds from sports injury after care from Dr. Kosmas Kayes at OrthoIndy. She is now able to swim at a competitive level and got normal back.

A labral tear is when the labrum separates from the socket. It’s usually the result of repetitive action straining the hip joint and causing an overuse injury.

Hip arthroscopy is a common procedure that helps treat a number of hip injuries and conditions. Some of these conditions include dysplasia and synovitis.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), also referred to as hip impingement, is when extra bone grows along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint.

Diabetic foot problems, such as Charcot foot, are a common cause of hospitalization for those with diabetes. Charcot foot in diabetes is a serious problem.

ACL graft surgery and a partial knee replacement allow a patient to continue hiking, zip-lining, white water rafting and more after years of arthritis pain.

After being diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 years old, patient has scoliosis surgery and writes a book to inspire other adolescents with scoliosis read to stay confident and work hard through their treatment and recovery process.

Heel pain is a common problem that affects the foot. Ignoring a sore heel can cause extreme pain or even a chronic condition that leads to more problems.

Broken heel bone, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and herniated disc pain bring patient to OrthoIndy, allowing her to keep singing.

Sometimes when a child walks or runs, the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead. This is commonly referred to as intoeing or being “pigeon-toed.”

Dr. Poulter discusses the benefits of back surgery with a robot, how he is teaching other surgeons and how the robot allows him to develop new spine surgery techniques.

OrthoIndy sports medicine physician Dr. Scott Gudeman shares how to improve your posture while sitting.

When an infant’s foot is turned inward, usually so severely that the bottom of their foot faces sideways or upward, it is often referred to as clubfoot.

Can losing weight too fast be dangerous? Learn about rapid weight loss, drastic weight loss methods and ways to lose weight fast and easy.

Turf toe happens when you sprain the main joint of your big toe. It occurs when the toe is forcibly bent. This injury is usually treated without surgery.

Juicing has become a popular trend. Knowing how to add juices to your diet can benefit your health and be a great way to consume lots of nutrients and vitamins.

Read our tips for healthy eating including how to eat healthy on a budget, how to make a healthy meal plan, how to eat healthy every day and food diary must-knows.

Because of the high-energy force that causes a broken or fractured ankle, surgery is almost always necessary and depends on the severity and type of fracture.

It can be difficult to stay motivated to exercise. Read our tips on best exercises for beginners, how to exercise at home or at the gym and how to stay motivated.

An untreated toe fracture can lead to increased foot pain and arthritis, ultimately affecting your ability to walk. Treatment can include medication and rest.

OrthoIndy total joint physician, Dr. Troy Roberson, explains the myth behind knuckle cracking, whether or not it’s bad for you and what causes the knuckle pop.