If you’re an athlete with a shoulder injury, you may be wondering: can you still safely play sports after a shoulder injury? The good news is that, with the right treatment and rehabilitation plan, the answer is yes. Most athletes can successfully return to their favorite activities after a shoulder injury. Regardless of whether your… Read more »
When arthritis pain strikes, one of the most common questions patients ask is whether to reach for a heating pad or an ice pack. While both can provide relief in certain situations, heat is generally the better choice for managing arthritic flare-ups. How Does Heat Help to Manage an Arthritic Flare-Up? Heat helps an arthritic… Read more »
With so many specialists out there, sometimes it can be confusing to know who to go to for your pain. Orthopaedic doctors deal with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and soft-tissue injuries. Most sports injury doctors are orthopedic doctors, along with surgeons that operate on joints and broken bones. That covers a lot of… Read more »
Clavicle fractures and breaks are common injuries, but thankfully not ones that normally require surgery. However, in order to help the bone heal and set in the correct position, orthopedic doctors usually give patients a sling to wear that supports the arm. Because the collarbone joins the shoulder joint to the breastbone, immobilizing the arm… Read more »
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors that focus on the musculoskeletal system. This includes the bones, joints, muscles, and other soft tissues like cartilage, nerves, ligaments and tendons. However, if an orthopedic surgeon is performing surgery, it is most likely going to be on a joint. Shoulders, wrists, fingers, hips, knees, and ankles are all vulnerable because… Read more »
Meet this month’s employee spotlight, Bailey Belcher! When you come into our office here at Orthopaedic Specialists, our staff shows you the kindness, professionalism, and patience that you would expect from an orthopedic doctor’s office. You see the smiles, you hear the laughs, you witness them in action. But, each of our staff members has… Read more »
There are some conditions of the body that have causes still unknown to us. However, with studies and the technology of modern medicine, there are several that have established causes and risk factors that can help people seek preventative measures before symptoms of conditions become severe. Osteoporosis is one of these conditions. Moreso than other… Read more »
Meet this month’s patient in the spotlight, Shana Andres! Shana (pronounced Shay-na) Andres is an OT (occupational therapist) originally from Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and proudly calls herself a Hoosier. She attended Indiana University Southeast (IUS), where she played softball and earned a degree in Sociology and minored in Religion. After college, she pursued a career… Read more »
A buckle fracture, otherwise known as a torus fracture or impacted fracture, is a common broken bone in children under the age of 12. Unlike complete breaks, buckle fractures don’t go all the way through the bone. This makes them more stable and less severe. They occur when a bone compresses suddenly, such as when… Read more »
Meet this month’s patient in the spotlight, Tonya Lowe! Orthopaedic Specialists is a steadfast supporter of local small businesses and women-owned businesses, as we’re fortunate enough to be both. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on our incredible patients who inspire us with their resilience, determination, and positivity throughout their healing journeys. This month, we’re… Read more »
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