Is hip pain getting in the way of your daily life? Is it hard to take your dog for a walk, mow the lawn, go to the store, or do other everyday things? If so, you might be one of the 330,000 people in the United States who will need hip replacement surgery this year to
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Kim Brown, Director of Surgery Centers, interviewed for Ambulatory Surgery Center Magazine, ASC Focus
Foreword – In 2022, the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA,) formed a volunteer task force focused on addressing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the ambulatory surgery community. Brown, an ASCA member, who serves on the task force, offered her thoughts to a writer for ‘ASC Focus’ the official magazine of ASCA. Supporting an
Read MoreDr. Mark Klaassen, Joint Reconstruction Specialist, will retire from OSMC.
The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) announces that Mark A. Klaassen, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, will retire from the practice on December 31, 2023. Patients who have visited Dr. Klaassen within the last two years recently were sent a letter by U.S. Mail alerting them to his retirement. Dr. Klaassen joined OSMC in
Read MoreOSMC is Celebrating 50 Years !!
OSMC WILL CUT A RIBBON TO KICK START “THE NEXT 50 YEARS OF CARE” AND CELEBRATE THEIR 50ᵗʰ ANNIVERSARY WHAT & WHEN: The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, will hold a ribbon cutting event in front of their first clinic location and main office, 2310 California Road,
Read MoreDr. Jacob R. Hinkley has Joined OSMC!
ELKHART, INDIANA— The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Jacob R. Hinkley, orthopedic surgeon and hip & knee replacement specialist, has joined the organization. Dr. Hinkley’s areas of specialized expertise include primary hip and knee replacement and revisions, treatment of fractures of the appendicular skeleton, along
Read MoreDr. Cullen talks about osteoporosis on WFRN Radio 104.7.
Listen to the short interview! Just click below! OSMC Osteoporosis Interview for Midday Show – Dr Cullen May 2023 Dr. Cullen recently talked with Jonathan Wildes, DJ at WFRN 107.3 about osteoporosis. There are steps you can take to slow or stop the progress of lost of bone mass (aka: osteoporosis) and prevent broken bones!
Read MoreBeacon, OSMC, open new Granger ambulatory surgery center
The Surgery Center of Granger Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (OSMC) and Beacon Health System celebrated the opening of The Surgery Center of Granger on Thursday with a ribbon cutting that marked the completion of the regional destination for orthopedic surgery and care. The Surgery Center of Granger reflects the vision and expertise of these
Read More25 Tips regarding Osteoporosis
Bones, Bone Health, Osteoporosis – FAQs 1. Bone is living, growing tissue that is both flexible and strong. 2. Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone. 3. Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make too little of it or both. 4. Bone loss usually speeds up at midlife
Read MoreKnee Pain Doctor in Elkhart, IN
If you experience knee pain, you can sometimes find relief at home with heating pads or light stretching exercises. However, more severe situations (such as acute accidents that destroy tendons and ligaments or significant joint degeneration from arthritis, etc.) require medical care and, in some circumstances, knee surgery. If you’re experiencing knee pain every day
Read MoreAchilles Heel Pain and Treatment Options
Achilles Heel Pain: Causes, Treatment and FAQs. Are you experiencing pain or burning near your heel or on the back of your leg? Perhaps you have a limited range of motion when flexing your foot? Do you have warmth around your heel or along the tendon? Are you wondering if you should visit an orthopedic
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