Carving pumpkins can be trickier—and slippery—than it looks. Because critical nerves, tendons, and arteries sit close to the skin on your hands, a knife slip can lead to severe injury. If you suffer a cut, get professional medical help right away to ensure proper healing and avoid permanent damage. Follow these pumpkin-carving safety tips from […]
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September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance dedicated to focusing on the positive aspects of growing older and taking charge of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. While aging is a lifelong journey, how we care for our bodies today dictates how well we move, function, and thrive tomorrow. From an orthopedic standpoint, healthy
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Ortho Louisville is proud to announce the addition of Elliot M. Johns, MD, a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Johns earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Wabash College and his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at
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Miniature “Total Hip” – joint replacements to deliver less pain, better grip strength and faster recoveries for those suffering from severe thumb arthritis. Lauren Protzer, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Ortho Louisville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. She specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery and recently expanded her advanced clinical expertise
Erik Edwards delivers a statement win nearly a year after knee surgery. Erik Edwards is a professional golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour, a PGA developmental circuit. In 2025, Erik suffered a fluke knee injury while playing basketball on vacation—a complete patellar tendon tear in his right knee—and the injury left the future of this
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One visit should mean one visit — not two co-pays and twice the hassle. Independent physician practices like OrthoCincy are essential to patients in communities nationwide. But a new proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could make it significantly harder for practices to remain viable. CMS is proposing cuts to Medicare
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Erik Edwards is a professional golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour, a PGA developmental circuit. In 2025, A fluke knee injury while playing basketball on a vacation cruise left his future uncertain. However, upon returning home, Erik new exactly where to go for help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyg0erk49YE Learn More About Dr. Tyler Keller
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Your hips do far more than help you walk—they’re one of the body’s most powerful, stable, and essential joints. From supporting your weight to enabling everyday movement, the hip joint plays a major role in how you move and feel. Here are a few fascinating facts you may not know about your hips: 1.
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It can be incredibly stressful to see your child in pain. While we often associate arthritis with aging, it can affect children as well. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of chronic arthritis in children, affecting nearly 300,000 youth under the age of 18. What Is Juvenile Arthritis? JIA is an
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Fireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations in the U.S. The thrill of fireworks, however, can be dangerous. On average, 230 people visit the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the weeks around July 4. Most of these injuries are to the hands and fingers. Fireworks can also cause serious injuries
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