Four New Joints, One New Perspective
By Norman Mindrebo, MD Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine I’ve always been an active individual. Orthopedic surgeons typically have an aura of being active and strong, and I’ve always tried to set a good example for my patients. I’ve lifted weights for years, and I enjoy horseback riding and cycling with my wife, […]
DEXA Bone Density Scans
It’s no secret that with age comes greater health risks, but this doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest at an older age. The best way to stay healthy is to be in tune with your health and know what you’re up against. For women, osteoporosis is one of those diseases that becomes […]
Meet Orthopedic Surgeon Heather Williams, MD
Heather Williams, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Westfield. Dr. Williams is fellowship-trained in hand and microvascular surgery. She specializes in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis of the hand and wrist, trigger finger and fracture care. Dr. Williams enjoys getting to know her patients and […]
When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
Riverview Health anesthesiologist, Michael Louthan, MD, hopped into his truck and shut the door. It had been a busy day at work, and he was ready to relax. He started the truck, left the hospital parking lot and began his route home. The drive was one he had been making to and from Riverview Health […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Dr. Scott Smith
Meet Scott Smith, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Westfield. Dr. Smith joined Riverview Health in 2019 and is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. His clinical interests include arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. To get to […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Dr. Andrew Malin
Meet Andrew Malin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Malin joined the Riverview Health team in August 2020, and practices at Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Noblesville. Dr. Malin is a fellowship-trained hip and knee specialist, performing a high volume of minimally invasive hip replacement, […]
Overcoming Knee Pain at Riverview Health
John Cook had tried everything for his knee pain—injections, CBD oil—you name it. Injections offered him some relief, but not much. CBD oil didn’t help at all. After five years of dealing with significant arthritis and pain, John had had enough and was ready to look at surgical options. When a friend told John about […]
New Robotic Spine Surgery at Riverview Health
Riverview Health recently became a leader in the field of robotic guidance and navigation with the purchase of the ExcelsiusGPS robot. ExcelsiusGPS is a robotic spinal navigation system designed to increase safety and accuracy within the operating room. It provides improved visualization of patient anatomy throughout the procedure to help optimize patient treatment. It also […]
Healing from Within: What to Know About Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment
If you’re an athlete, you know that falls, over-exertion and repetitive-motion injuries are common hazards of playing the sports you love. But if you’ve been sidelined by an injury, there’s a secret weapon within yourself that can get you back in the game. Joseph Hui, MD, a Riverview Health Physicians orthopedic and sports medicine doctor, […]
4 Facts About Osteoarthritis
Arthritis of the joints affects the lives of millions of people and living with joint pain can decrease the quality of your day-to-day life. According to the Arthritis Foundation, about 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, which is the most common of the three types of arthritis. Also read: Treatment Options for […]