Specialty Care for the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Arthritic Care
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Injuries
- Surgical Techniques
- Non-surgical Techniques

Sports Injuries

From simple injuries to the most complex conditions, the board certified orthopedic surgeons at The Indiana Hand Center provide comprehensive care for adults, teenagers, and children with injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. We also treat all types of sports related conditions.

Whether it’s a dislocated joint from a contact sport, chronic joint pain or tendonitis from overuse, or a broken bone from a weekend rollerblading fall, our surgeons and staff have the expertise to help. From casts, splints, and physical therapy, to surgery and joint replacement, we treat patients who have:

  • Traumatic injury to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand
  • Sprains and strains
  • Broken bones
  • Dislocations and separations
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
  • Muscle tears
  • Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, dislocations
  • Elbow injuries such as tennis and golfer’s elbow and little league elbow
  • Overuse injuries of the muscles and ligaments caused from repetitive activity

Tips For Sports Activity Safety

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just working out regularly to stay in shape, sports activities are a great way to have fun and feel energized. But, they also carry the risk of injury. We believe that an ounce of prevention can save you a trip to the doctor or emergency room, so we’ve provided some tips that can help avoid injury.

  • Prepare yourself for any type of sports activity by first warming up.
  • Engage in 5-10 minutes of light exercise (such as walking, jogging, or cycling) prior to any sports activity to increase the body’s temperature and gradually elevate the heart rate.
  • Stretch all major muscle groups to be used in the activity.
  • Wear proper gear and equipment for your particular sport (such as pads, gloves, helmets, etc.) and ensure they fit properly.
  • Cool down after sports activity to let the body recover and the heart rate decrease gradually. Stretching should be included.

When to Seek Immediate Medical Care

If you have a sports related injury you should seek medical care. The following situations require immediate attention.

  • You experience a severe hand, arm, or shoulder injury caused by contact sports
  • You cut your hand, arm, shoulder and cannot stop the bleeding by applying direct pressure
  • You experience severe hand, arm, or shoulder pain while performing a sports related activity
  • You experience a hand, arm, or shoulder injury where bone is protruding through the skin
  • Swelling from a hand, arm, or shoulder injury does not subside within 24 hours
  • You experience chronic hand or arm pain when performing routine sports related activity