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Is tarsal coalition rare and is tarsal coalition genetic? Learn more about tarsal coalition and its symptoms, treatment and recovery.

Foot and ankle injuries are common in work and sports activities. Here we provide tips for preventing foot or ankle injuries.

A foot and ankle injury can greatly impact your daily life no matter how small the injury may be. Here we explain what to expect during recovery from surgery.

A bone spur can cause your toe joint to become stiff. What else causes a stiff big toe and how do you treat it? Find out symptoms, causes and treatments.

Long-term cycling injuries occur when you are doing the same motion over and over again. Your muscles get tired causing overuse injuries. Here Dr. Poulter discusses common cycling injuries and how to prevent them.

OrthoIndy partners with Habitat for Humanity for the sixth consecutive year to provide a home for a local veteran in need of affordable homeownership.

What is the difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedic surgeon and do podiatrist do surgery? Here we explain the difference and whom to seek care from.

Find out what a corn on the foot looks like, what causes corns to form, how to treat a corn with at-home remedies or when to seek care from a professional..

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.

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

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 patient decides not to ignore the signs that she needs back surgery and shares her spine surgery recovery story.

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.

OrthoIndy physical therapist, Casey Wallace explains the benefits of walking, how much you should walk every day and whether or not you can lose weight from walking.

What are common wrist sprain symptoms, how do you tell if your wrist is broken or sprained and how is a broken or sprained wrist treated? Learn more here.

How do you treat hip impingement? After undergoing hip surgery and treatment for hip impingement, Amanda Annee continues to do what she loves: Play soccer.

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.