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
Athletic Trainers Are An Integral Part of Orthoneuro Sports, orthopedics, physical therapy, they are all intertwined.
Why My Knee Popped Out Of Place, Then Right Back In Again Many things can happen
WHAT NON-INVASIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MY BACK PAIN? by LogicalPosition Back pain is
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.
Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt? Medically reviewed by: Ralph Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP,
Why You Keep Getting a Charley Horse Many of us have experienced a charley horse at
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
LUMBAR HYPEREXTENSION INJURY IN YOUNG ATHLETES by Alyssa Kendrick, OMSII, RN Hyperextension Injury of the Lumbar
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
INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Dustin Reynolds, MD, to Join OrthoNeuro in November Columbus, OH, October 12,
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? by Oliver Wang “What can I do to make my
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
WHAT CAUSES SHOULDER INSTABILITY? (Burning Thigh Syndrome) Picture this: a tackle in football is accompanied by
ACL INJURIES IN WOMEN by Hayley Flynn, OMS II The slightest mention of an ACL tear
DO I NEED NECK SURGERY? SEE A SPINE SPECIALIST TO FIND OUT! by Courtney Gittins After
Internal Rotation Shoulder Impingement Medically reviewed by: An OrthoNeuro Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon Shoulder joint pain can
5 TIPS TO AVOID FALLS AT HOME DID YOU KNOW? 20% of Falls in Elderly Adults
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,
SPINE PAIN THAT SHOOTS DOWN YOUR ARM OR LEG? COULD BE A HERNIATED DISC by Courtney
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:
CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME IS A SURGICAL SPINE EMERGENCY: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Originally written by: Jason Lauf,
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
CHECK OUT DR. LARRY TODD, ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON ON NBC4 DAYTIME COLUMBUS LIVE! WITH ROBYN HAYNES!
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
