The surgeons at the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) now have a ‘robotic helping hand’ assisting with knee surgery. The ROSA®️ Knee System is an alternative to the conventional knee joint replacement procedure. With ROSA, robotic technology and skilled surgeons are brought together to design a knee replacement personalized and
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Sidelined By Arthritis? How A Physical Therapist Can Help
Some days aches and pains are enough to keep you from the activities you love. It’s a catch-22 — it hurts to move but moving will help the hurt. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability for adults in America. It is widespread and encompasses a variety of diagnoses and forms. Generally speaking, arthritis describes
Read MoreNew Knee Replacement Technology: Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery Is Making a Difference for Patients
Are you suffering from knee or other joint pain? Do you need surgery but hate to think about the painful and lengthy recovery time? New joint replacement technology is making a world of difference for patients. OSMC now offers robotic knee replacement surgery and will add additional robotic assisted joint replacement options in the future.
Read MoreBones can be double scary in October
Bones can be double scary this month. October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. With Halloween on the way, creepy skeletons and scary bone creatures are common, but these are not as frightening and alarming as when your own bones become thin and fragile. Weak and porous bone problems are part of a disease known as
Read MoreRoger Benko on OSMC
Roger Benko, a long time patient and community leader, shares his experience with OSMC. He reviews his treatment and friendships built through trust, with Dr. Robert Ellis (retired), Dr. Louis Sfreddo (retired), and Dr. Will Stevenson.
Read MoreVIDEO: OSMC Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic
OSMC Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic 200 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 130 Elkhart, IN 46516 / M-F 1p-5p THANK YOU for choosing OSMC!
Read MoreCrutch Training Part Two
Part 2 of John DeVries, PT and RJ Perry, PTA review crutch use and proper fitting.
Read MoreCrutch Training Part One
In this segment, John DeVries, PT and RJ Perry, PTA review crutch use and proper fitting.
Read MoreRepeat Injuries and Youth Sports: What Parents Should Know
As children and teenagers become more active and participate in sports, it can sometimes mean injuries, especially repeat injuries. With the surge of year-round training and competitions, these young bodies are prone to repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). “RSIs are most likely to occur in children and teens in the area of growth plates,” explained Ryan
Read MoreShould Kids Play One Sport Or Multiple Sports?
There is no easy answer to the question, “are multi-sport athletes better than single-sport athletes?” It’s a loaded question, and every athlete is different; the simple answer is – it depends. One of the biggest debates in today’s youth sports culture is whether athletes are best to specialize in one sport or try their hands
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