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Pain After Limb Amputation: What Causes Stump Pain and How Can I Treat It?

September 28, 2023
Stump pain , or residual limb pain, is common, affecting more than 75% of people who have undergone an amputation. Stump pain can be mild for some but debilitating for others, creating a need for strong pain medicines and...

Polo Player Rides Again After Successful Surgery for Jersey Finger

September 21, 2023
When a horse is stubborn, it can explode unexpectedly, injuring even the most experienced rider. That happened to Austin C. at his family’s polo club in Whitestown. He got hurt holding the reins of a client’s headstrong gelded male. After...

What Is a FOOSH Injury, and How Do I Know if I Have One?

August 31, 2023
Despite the strange name, sustaining a FOOSH injury is very common. FOOSH stands for “fall onto an outstretched hand” and is a catch-all term for various injuries. What all FOOSH injuries have in common is how they occur—when a...

What Does a Torn Biceps Feel Like and Does It Require Surgery?

July 27, 2023
You don’t have to look like Popeye or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to experience a torn biceps muscle. While some are definitely bigger and more prominent than others, everyone has biceps muscles and can be prone to injuring them. ...

Dr. Thomas J. Fischer Announces Retirement

June 30, 2023
Dr. Thomas J. Fischer announces his retirement from Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, effective January 1, 2024. Read his full announcement below. This journey began in earnest when I was 18 years old embarking on a degree in...
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