Top five reasons to see an orthopedic provider. You have difficulty performing everyday activities – Bone and joint discomfort is common in older people, but it should not inhibit your daily activities. If you struggle to perform simple tasks such as climbing stairs or walking your dog, you should see an orthopedist. You suffer from
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Flag Ceremony at OSMC to Honor Veterans. Featuring Miller’s Vet Color Guard & Elkhart High School Musicians.
WHAT & WHEN: To honor all veterans during the week of Veteran’s Day, the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, will hold a flag raising ceremony featuring Miller’s Veteran Color Guard and Elkhart High School Musicians starting at 10:30 a.m. ET, Friday, November 12, 2021. WHERE: The ceremony
Read MoreEric Brown, NP-C Joins the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center – OSMC
WELCOME ERIC! The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) welcomes Eric M. Brown, NP-C, as a licensed, board-certified orthopedic nurse practitioner (NP) to the practice. As an advanced practice provider, Brown works in collaboration with OSMC orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Joseph Caldwell and Dr. Willis Stevenson. Brown focuses on providing treatment for
Read MoreFoot Wound Prevention & Care
Feet! Many of us don’t give them much thought, however, those with diabetes or other chronic health conditions can be at major risk for experiencing wounds and sores on their feet and legs. Often even smallest injuries won’t heal and can become very troublesome. Staying alert and seeking care quickly can help avoid long-term wound
Read MoreNicholas Hoover Announced as Manager at OSMC’s New Granger Location
Nicholas Hoover, ATC, LCT, and Facility Manager at the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) now oversees the practice’s new location in Granger – Mishawaka, located at 1202 East University Drive in Granger, Indiana, between Fir Road and Main Street. With OSMC for ten years, including four years managing projects and
Read MoreOSMC to Open New Clinic in Granger – Mishawaka
September 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELKHART, INDIANA – The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, is pleased to announce that its new Granger – Mishawaka clinic location will welcome patients starting Monday, October 4, 2021. Located at 1202 East University Parkway in Granger, Indiana, between Fir Road
Read MoreOSMC’s Dr. Christopher Annis Joins the Board of Elkhart General Hospital
Christopher Annis, MD, anesthesiologist and pain management physician, of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC,) has joined the board of directors of Elkhart General Hospital, Beacon Health System. As an Elkhart General Hospital trustee, Dr. Annis participates in board’s oversight of the hospital’s quality of care, business operations and the
Read MoreCommon Causes of Shoulder Pain For Adults
You know how it is. You wake up after what you thought was a great night’s sleep only to find your arm in a semi-permanent position above your head. The shoulder pain — ouch! Slowly, but surely your shoulder loosens and allows your arm to return to a normal position. That same morning you reach
Read MoreDoes Osteoporosis Hurt? What Adults Should Know About Bone Loss
Osteoporosis is a sneaky disease and is painless in the beginning stages of bone loss. As it advances, one can have painful fractures and bone deformities, such as dowager’s hump or kyphosis of the spine. These injuries can lead to loss of quality and quantity of life. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis and
Read MoreDog shows & bad knees…. Don’t mix!
The pain was still manageable, but her legs were bowing and she was hunching over. Jeanne D. says she’s had knee problems for a long time. “I was able to keep moving for years by visiting OSMC for occasional pain injections,” she says. “The pain was still manageable, but I had significant bowing of my
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