After nearly seven years of distress and pain, Diane can play again! It started when she had to miss a Tim McGraw concert in Indianapolis with her friends. “The pain was so intense I couldn’t find any comfort except lying flat on my back, on the floor, with my feet resting on a chair,” Diane
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OSMC wishes to Recognize our Radiologic Technologists!
OSMC would like to recognize the important and great work our Rad Techs do every day. They simply radiate positivity all year long! What is a Radiologic Technologist? Radiologic technologists are the health care professionals who perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-ray examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and computed tomography (CT) scans.
Read MoreSurgeon, Dr. Skyler King, has joined the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center (OSMC).
OSMC is pleased to announce that Dr. Skyler King has joined the practice as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. Dr. King is board-certified and fellowship-trained . He is focused on providing comprehensive treatment for musculoskeletal conditions for athletes and active individuals who wish to ‘keep moving.’ This includes cartilage restoration, meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff
Read MoreDr. Kyle Schultz, Orthopedic Surgeon, Joins OSMC
The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Kyle Schultz has joined the organization. Dr. Schultz is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. He specializes in replacing knees and replacing shoulders and other joints. He also specializes in advanced arthroscopic surgery, plus ACL construction and repair,
Read MoreThe Link Between Video Games and Carpal Tunnel
Chances are you know a Gamer! Chances are…. you are one! And, no matter their age, a video game lover can and may experience carpal tunnel syndrome. What is exactly is carpal tunnel and how can the pinched nerve problem be prevented for those who love video games? What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel?
Read MoreSports Medicine Can Help Anyone Recover from an Injury
When you hear “sports medicine,” do you think about amateur or professional athletes needing therapy or treatment related to a sports injury? Lots of people do, but don’t let the name fool you! Sports medicine healthcare providers can help with pain or injuries of all kinds, including arthritis, bone breaks, tendonitis and more. They’re experts
Read MoreWhy do I need take care of my bones as I age? What is osteoporosis?
Why think about your bone health? Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Yet the way your body replaces your bone tissue can change and diminish. Osteoporosis is disease in which the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. Women who are past menopause
Read MoreHow to find a Doctor with Osteoporosis Expertise
For People With Osteoporosis: How To Find a Doctor By: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Isabel Johnson, age 64 years old, picked up a brochure on osteoporosis at her local pharmacy. What she read about the ”silent disease” concerned her. She learned that she had a few risk factors:
Read MoreDo I Need a Referral for an Orthopedic Doctor?
Orthopedic Evaluation Without a Referral In Northern Indiana Our patients often ask us if they can visit an OSMC doctor without their primary physician’s referral. Yes, you can! But be sure to understand the details. Sometimes, your insurance provider may require a referral before services can be rendered. In other cases, if you know that
Read MoreWhat to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Our hands play an essential role in nearly everything we do, yet we often take them for granted until they ache or hurt. One of the most common hand conditions that our specialists at OSMC encounter is carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition occurs when the narrow tunnel formed by the bones and tissues in your
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