OrthoNeuro Blogs

Learn how Dr. Scott Smith’s role as Medical Director at Match Point Pickleball Club strengthens player health and boosts performance.

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Learn 5 expert fall prevention tips from OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio to stay safe and maintain independence at home.

Learn how OrthoAlliance and Match Point Pickleball Club are teaming up to keep players healthy, prevent injuries, and elevate performance.

Repeated shoulder dislocations can cause chronic instability. Specialists at OrthoNeuro in Columbus, OH, provide expert care to restore strength and function.

Discover how repetitive lumbar hyperextension can cause back injuries in young athletes. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment options.

Learn about cauda equina syndrome (CES), its warning signs, causes, and treatment options. Discover how OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio provides urgent, expert care.

Discover how OrthoNeuro is strengthening care across Central Ohio with three new fellowship-trained surgeons offering advanced spine, joint, and sports medicine.

Tired of painful Charley horses? Discover what causes them, when to seek help, and how to finally get relief—straight from sports medicine experts.

Learn how OrthoNeuro made history by administering the first U.S. dose of Vyalev, a breakthrough Parkinson’s treatment offering improved quality of life.

Explore the key differences between osteoporosis and osteopenia, including their causes, symptoms, and treatments, from OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Desmond Stutzman, orthopedic hand and elbow surgeon at OrthoNeuro, recently spoke at the OrthoAlliance OrthoInsights Educational Webinar, focusing on common hand and wrist injuries in sports.

Learn about hip pointers, from causes and symptoms to effective treatments and prevention strategies from OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio.

Learn about hip pointers, from causes and symptoms to effective treatments and prevention strategies from OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio.

May isn’t just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s also a time dedicated to raising awareness about a condition that affects millions worldwide – arthritis. As we observe Arthritis Awareness Month, we must delve deeper into this often-misunderstood condition, its impact, and the steps we can take to support those living with arthritis.

OrthoNeuro Makes History: Drs. Dustin Reynolds and Paul Eichenseer were the first physicians in Ohio and

Dr. Scott Stephens Shares Insights on Overcoming Shoulder Arthritis Introduction: Shoulder arthritis—a condition that affects millions

ORTHONEURO PHYSICIANS NAMED CENTRAL OHIO ‘TOP DOCS’ OrthoNeuro is proud to announce that three of its

Central Ohio’s Top Orthopedics Practices Come Together for Region’s First Co-Branded Physical Therapy Clinic: 50+ specialists

Neurosurgeon Dr Ranjit Ganguly Joins OrthoNeuro Dr. Ganguly will see patients at OrthoNeuro’s New Albany, Grove

Why Do Throwing Injuries Occur? Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, you can be

Orthopaedic Vs Orthopedic: Understanding The Difference The words “Orthopedic” and “orthopaedic” are two different spellings of

ORTHONEURO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS RECOGNIZED DURING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH A vital component of any orthopedic practice are

OrthoNeuro opens new satellite office in St. Clairsville, once again, furthering our reach to patients outside

What Is Cervical Dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis)? Written by: Erin Pellot OMS-II Involuntary neck turning and jerking

For the second year in a row, OrthoNeuro was voted Columbus CEO Magazine Best of Business in two categories: Orthopedic & Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy.

Do you have pain on the top of your foot? Explore the causes and effective treatments for your foot pain from the experts at OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio.

Wound Healing Awareness Month (WHAM!) and Diabetic Foot Ulcerations Written by: Lauren Schuermann Medically reviewed by: Dr.

Can You Walk with a Fractured Kneecap? (Patellar Fracture) Written by: Jacob Tiell   What Is

Gluteus Medius Tear Written by: Ben Piller What Is the Gluteus Medius? The gluteus medius is

Avascular Necrosis of the Shoulder Written by: Lauren Schuermann Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano Jr.,

Reasons Your Hands Hurt at Night Written by: Erin Pellot OMS-II Why Do My Hands Hurt

Can Bad Shoes Cause Knee Pain? Written by: Matias Malkamaki Medically reviewed by: Dr. Nicholas A. Cheney,

Hip Avulsion Fractures Written by: Amber Sauder Hip pain that occurs with sports injuries can typically

MENISCUS TEAR Written by: Ben Piller   What Is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a “wedge-shaped”

Causes of Hip Pain in Females by Jamie Sheehan, B.S., OMSII Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ying H. Chen,

Broken Shoulder Blade (Scapula Fracture) Written by: Jacob Tiell​   What Is a Scapular Fracture? A

When to See a Doctor for Knee Pain Written by: Brett Bussert, OMS II The knee

Hand Surgery Recovery: What You Need to Know Written by: Jamie Swickard Medically reviewed by: Dr. Jeff

Sprained Thumbs Written by: Salma Abdel-Aziz, OMS-II What Is a Sprained Thumb? A sprained thumb is

Pain in Neck and Jaw Written by: Jamie Sheehan, B.S., OMSII   Medically reviewed by: Ying H.

Bucket Handle Meniscus Tears: What You Need to Know Written by: Jamie Swickard Medically reviewed by: Dr.

Why Does It Hurt to Bend My Knee? Written by: Amber Sauder Knee pain can be

What Is Cortisone? Written by: Matias Malkamaki, OMS II Medically reviewed by: Dr. Nicholas Cheney Around 1949, cortisone

The Link Between Your Back and Knee Pain Written by: Brett Bussert, OMS II Your body

SPINAL CORD STIMULATORS by Jenna Tabbaa Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain that exhibits few signs

NONCONTACT ACL INJURIES Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common injuries that occur throughout high school,

Anatomy of the Spine by Amber Donda, PT The spine consists of 24 bones that are

HAPPY RETIREMENT DR. DUFFEY Dr. Timothy Duffey officially retired from OrthoNeuro on May 31, 2022. All

COMMON SHOULDER INJURIES by Ala Shuman The shoulder joint is made up of multiple bones, held

ANKLE ANATOMY by Shaunisha Winter The ankle is the joint that connects the lower leg to

BE THE DRIVER TO A SPEEDY RECOVERY The weekend beach volleyball tournament that was going to

EFFECTS OF STRESS ON YOUR NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH by Hannah Trent (Lyons), OMSII There are many ways

INJECTIONS IN THE KNEE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS by Jill Blacksten, OMSII Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that

NEUROSURGEON AND COMPLEX SPINE SPECIALIST Siddharth Shetgeri, DO, to Join OrthoNeuro in October 2021 Columbus, OH,

Is Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Causing Your Shoulder Pain? Medically reviewed by: Benjamin W. Szerlip, D.O.Orthopedic Shoulder

ORTHONEURO WINS COLUMBUS CEO BEST OF BUSINESS IN TWO CATEGORIES: ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL

TWO ORTHONEURO PHYSICIANS NAMED TO COLUMBUS MONTHLY’S TOP DOCTORS LIST FOR 2021 Congratulations to Drs. Rodney

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AND TOTAL JOINTS SPECIALIST, MARK KOLICH, DO, TO JOIN ORTHONEURO IN AUGUST 2021 Columbus,

PERIPROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTIONS (PJIS) While infections after knee arthroplasty occur at low rates, roughly 1/100, periprosthetic

PAINFUL THUMB? COULD BE ARTHRITIS. HAND DOCTOR CAN HELP. by Courtney Gittins Thumb arthritis occurs when

PLAY IT SAFE! HOW TO AVOID THROWING INJURIES by B. Rodney Comisar, MD As winter turns

CONCUSSIONS IN SPORTS ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK! by Courtney Gittins Concussions are mild traumatic

NEW DUBLIN PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC OPENED APRIL 5TH , 2021 OrthoNeuro opened its fifth rehabilitative services

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? by Kelli Slifer, CHT The word “occupation” is synonymous with a job

Protect Your Spine: Good Posture Tips by Boston Gregg According to the American Chiropractic Association‘s official website, 31

OSTEO OR RHEUMATOID HAND ARTHRITIS? CONSULT A HAND DOCTOR TO DIAGNOSE by Courtney Gittins Although Osteo

What to Take For Knee Pain Knee pain can come in a variety of forms and

MANAGEMENT OF SPINE PAIN AND INJURIES History of Spine Pain/Injury Each patient has a different history

DR. MARK GITTINS ENGAGES IN PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE REMOTE PHYSICIAN SURGICAL TRAINING Columbus, OH (March, 2021)

HIP-SPINE SYNDROME by Hunter Pharis Overlapping symptoms of lumbar stenosis and hip osteoarthritis can often lead to misdiagnosis

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONCUSSIONS IN SPORTS by Courtney Gittins Concussions are mild traumatic

WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER? by Melissa French, AT, MS, CKTP March is National Athletic Training

THUMB ARTHRITIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW by Kelli Slifer, CHT Arthritis is a common condition

ORTHONEURO TO OPEN NEW OFFICE ON DUBLIN CAMPUS OF OHIO UNIVERSITY HERITAGE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

ORTHONEURO STRENGTHENS C-SUITE EXECUTIVE TEAM OrthoNeuro, a multi-disciplinary practice of board-certified physicians has announced the promotion

ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IN SPINAL FUSION by Hunter Pharis Each year there are approximately 400,000 spinal fusion

WHY IS MRI USEFUL IN DETERMINING AN ACL TEAR? HOW IS A TEAR TREATED? by B.

HURT YOUR WRIST? COMMON SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE A BROKEN WRIST by Courtney Gittins Injuries to

How to Identify and Treat Meniscal Tears Meniscal tears are common knee injuries. These tears can

KNEE PAIN: IS ROBOTIC-ASSISTED KNEE SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU? by Heather Benjamin More than 600,000 total

WHAT IS SPINAL STENOSIS? by Hayley Flynn, OMSII Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal

ORTHONEURO WOUND CARE SPECIALIST NOW TREATING PATIENTS AT THE OHIOHEALTH CRITICAL LIMB CENTER Dr. Ralph Napolitano,

BASKETBALL INJURIES: COMMON TYPES, RISKS, PREVENTION, & TREATMENT by Dr. Keith LaDu Basketball season is upon

DR. NICHOLAS CHENEY RECEIVES AWARD OF FELLOW FROM THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDICS Congratulations to

HIP PAIN? YOU HAVE OPTIONS! FREE EDUCTIONAL WEBINAR October 7, 2020 @ 7pm Click HERE to

ACL INJURIES IN WOMEN by Hayley Flynn, OMS II The slightest mention of an ACL tear

Learn when neck surgery becomes necessary and explore non-surgical and surgical treatments with the surgeons at OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio.

Internal Rotation Shoulder Impingement Medically reviewed by: An OrthoNeuro Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon Shoulder joint pain can

BONE, JOINT, OR MUSCLE PAIN? ORTHOPEDIC URGENT CARE IS AN OPTION! Have you or a family

Herniated Disc? 5 Signs That You Should See a Spine Doctor According to many studies, up

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF PAIN by John Allen, OMS IV A certain amount of pain is

DR. LARRY TODD, JR. NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF ORTHONEURO by Jeff Wuerth Columbus, OH, August 3,

ORTHONEURO PODIATRIST/ WOUND CARE SPECIALIST PUBLISHES ARTICLE IN CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Dr. Napolitano and

JAMMED FINGER? SEE A HAND DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE IT’S NOT MORE SERIOUS. by Courtney Gittins

5 TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR FEET PROTECTED THIS SUMMER by Abbey Karlock, OMSI Your feet are

5 SIGNS OF A HERNIATED DISC THAT SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY A SPINE SPECIALIST Do you

ORTHONEURO’S MARK GITTINS IS ONE OF THREE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS WORLDWIDE TO UTILIZE NEW HANDHELD ROBOTICS PLATFORM

ACHILLES TENDON TEAR & TENDONITIS What is it and how is it treated? What is Achilles

CHRONIC EXERTIONAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME by Jacob A. Brower, OMSII Fascia is a form of connective tissue

MAY IS ARTHRITIS MONTH: WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? by Derek Engle Also sometimes referred to as degenerative

WHY ARE MY FEET NUMB AND TINGLY? by Ashley Gregg Taylor, AGPCNP-BC, AQH This could be

THE BENEFITS OF YOGA IN THE OSTEOARTHRITIC KNEE by Katherine Scarpino, OMS-II Osteoarthritis (OA) is defined

KNEE PAIN? WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE? by B. Rodney Comisar, MD Knee pain is

What Is Syncope and What Happens When You Faint? Medically reviewed by: Martin T. Taylor, D.O.,

SHOULDER PAIN AND ROTATOR CUFF TEARS by Scott P. Stephens, MD Shoulder pain can have a

ANALGESIC OVERUSE HEADACHES by Brian M. Byrne, OMS IV What happens when the treatment actually worsens

OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeons Honored OrthoNeuro Spine Division is honored and humbled to be the recipient of

ORTHONEURO SPINE SURGEON PERFORMS THE FIRST ROBOTICS-ASSISTED MINIMALLY INVASIVE 2-LEVEL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION IN CENTRAL OHIO

BRING YOUR LOVED ONE TO THE DOCTOR FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR – FOOT & ANKLE If you

CELEBRATE PA WEEK! October 6-12, 2019 October 6-12 is National PA Week.  This week recognizes the

GET A LEG UP ON HIP & KNEE PAIN! FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR by Ryan Klinefelter, MD

HAND TREMOR: COULD IT BE PARKINSON’S DISEASE OR A HEREDITARY TREMOR by Gregory Todd, PA-S Parkinson’s

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR KNEE PAIN by B. Rodney Comisar, MD How is knee pain best managed? Initial

HOLIDAY TIPS: THAW THAT FROZEN SHOULDER by Boston Gregg Prolonged shoulder pain? Decreased range of mobility,

Could My Shooting Spine Pain Be a Herniated Disc? by Courtney Gittins Back pain that radiates

Hip Impingement What is hip impingement, and how is it treated? BOOK ONLINE Home Hip impingement,

WHAT IS A HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN? WHY IS IT DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR SPRAINS? by Courtney Gittins

DON’T LET LIMITED SHOULDER MOBILITY LIMIT YOU by Boston Gregg Degeneration in the shoulder joint can

DECK THE HALLS AND AVOID FALLS by Jessica M. Fike, OMS-IV As Andy Williams sang, “It’s

DAILY HEADACHE? YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM REBOUND HEADACHES. by Boston Gregg “Does anyone have anything to

5 WAYS PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN IMPROVE YOUR LIFE Medically reviewed by Lisa Johns – PT, CIMT,

10 Questions for Your Spine Surgeon Before Surgery Medically reviewed by: Dr. Larry T. Todd, D.O.

ANKLE SPRAINS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY by Dr. Nicholas Cheney Ankle sprains are

TREAT YOUR ANKLE SPRAIN, NOT JUST THE PAIN by Boston Gregg An Ankle Sprain occurs when one or

WHAT IS A HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN? (Syndesmotic Sprain) by Ryan Klinefelter, MD A high ankle sprain

ACL – WHAT IS IT? WHY IS AN ACL INJURY SO DEVASTATING? by B. Rodney Comisar,

TOP 5 TIPS ON BUYING ATHLETIC SHOES by Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS Need

BONE, JOINT, MUSCLE PAIN? ORTHOPEDIC URGENT CARES ARE AN OPTION by Heather Benjamin Have you or

BURNING AND TINGLING IN THE LEG? IT MIGHT BE MERALGIA PARESTHETICA (Burning Thigh Syndrome) Originally written

BULGING DISC? 5 SIGNS THAT SHOULD SEE A SPINE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST by Heather Benjamin Do you

WHAT IS A BOXER’S FRACTURE? A boxer’s fracture occurs when the fifth metacarpal bone in the

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An Overview by Mohammed AL-Issa, OMSII Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to the compression of

COMMON HAND INJURIES: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME By Ryan Klinefelter, MD When people hear about orthopedic injuries,

CLUSTER HEADACHES by Amanda Becerra, PA-S A cluster headache is a deep, excruciating, and one-sided headache that occurs

CHRONIC KNEE PAIN? IT COULD BE NERVE RELATED! Originally written by: Hanna Logsdon MS IV. Updated:

CAFFEINE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY by Boston Gregg A recent study by New Scientist

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR TENNIS ELBOW by Courtney Gittins Contributing factors include: Repeatative tugging or swinging motion

5 INJURIES THAT SHOULD BE SEEN BY A HAND DOCTOR by Kalen Kress According to the

What Causes Hip Stiffness? Over the years, you have done everything to protect your joints. However,

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR POST-SURGERY REHABILITATION by LogicalPosition By working with an

PLANTAR FASCIITIS: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENTS by LogicalPosition When your workout routine is interrupted by progressive

THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF LUMBAR SPINE PAIN by LogicalPosition Back pain isn’t just frustrating; it

PAIN IN THE NECK? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HERNIATED DISCS By Logical Position When neck or back

ORTHONEURO ADOPTS NEW ROBOTIC-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY FOR PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENTS Do you suffer from knee pain? Are

3 COMMON CULPRITS BEHIND KNEE PAIN by LogicalPosition October 6-12 is National PA Week.  This week

Elbow Pain and Two of Its Most Common Culprits: Tennis Elbow and Golf Elbow By Aaron

ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN? YOU COULD BE SUFFERING FROM PATELLAR TENDINITIS. By Pearson Huggins OMSII As the

TIPS FOR CONTROLLING WINTER ARTHRITIS PAIN by LogicalPosition While arthritis can cause acute pain all year

ORTHONEURO PODIATRIST SPEAKS AT NATIONAL MEETINGS FOR WOUND CARE By Ralph Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

AS SEEN IN WOMEN’S DAY, REDBOOK, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINES OrthoNeuro is featured in the Columbus

WHAT YOUR NECK PAIN IS TRYING TO TELL YOU by LogicalPosition Neck pain is one of

UNDERSTANDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS By Sarah Sheldon OMS-II What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is

MY ANKLE! WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT? By Jason Lauf OMSII Twisting an ankle is a

WHAT IS A TFCC WRIST INJURY? (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury) A TFCC tear (also known as

5TH METATARSAL FRACTURES: SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT Originally written by: Pearson Huggins OMSII. Updated: June 2022

ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES The shoulder joint is classified as a ball and socket joint, with the

REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT By Dr. Scott Stephens The shoulder is one of the most complex joints

Osgood-Schlatter Knee Your child is very athletic and you love watching him compete. However, one day

UNDERSTANDING SCIATICA By Kyle Barth OMS-II Sciatica is a very commonly used term among doctors and

COMPARTMENT SYNDROME: A CONDITION TO LOOK OUT FOR Originally written by: Aaron Cain OMSII. Updated: June

HERNIATED DISC? 5 SIGNS THAT YOU SHOULD SEE A SPINE DOCTOR Do you have a herniated

Why Does It Feel Like My Shoulder “Pops Out”? The shoulder is not only the most

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR FIRST PHYSICAL THERAPY APPOINTMENT by LogicalPosition For some, visiting a physical