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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Dr. 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 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
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 MoreWhat the Doctor says that Parents of Student-Athletes Should Know
Parents should offer support and understanding, with a bit of guidance, to their teen or younger athlete before, during and after their school sports season. As the parent of a student-athlete, you should understand that you play a crucial role in your child’s success and dedication to their chosen sport. Support a Healthy Lifestyle
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 MoreDr. Klaasen discusses anterior hip replacement, with incision at bikini line.
Dr. Mark Klaassen provides insight in this video about anterior hip replacement with an incision at the bikini line. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IDFSqRb_2yU . This blog and vlog (video log) post is not intended to provide personal medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment to you or to any other individual. It is
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