# Indiana Orthopedic Institute
> World-class orthopedic care. Personalized for you. Right here in Indiana.

## Core Pages
- Home: https://www.indianaortho.com/
- Doctors: https://www.indianaortho.com/doctors
- Specialties: https://www.indianaortho.com/specialties
- Patient Resources: https://www.indianaortho.com/patients
- Locations: https://www.indianaortho.com/locations
- FAQ: https://www.indianaortho.com/faq
- Answers: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers
- Question Library: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/inventory
- Contact: https://www.indianaortho.com/contact

## Services
- Hip Replacement & Reconstruction - Advanced hip care for pain relief and improved mobility, including total and partial hip replacement.
- Knee Replacement & Arthroscopy - Expert treatment for arthritis, ligament injuries, and chronic knee pain, including outpatient joint replacement options.
- Shoulder Surgery - Restoring strength, mobility, and performance for rotator cuff, labrum, and shoulder arthritis conditions.
- Hand & Wrist Surgery - Specialized care for carpal tunnel, trigger finger, fractures, and complex upper extremity conditions.
- Sports Medicine - Care for sports and activity-related injuries, from ACL tears to overuse injuries.
- Joint Replacement - Total, partial, outpatient, computer assisted, and revision replacement care paths.
- Same-Day Orthopedic Care - Walk-in orthopedic evaluation for sudden or worsening non-emergency injuries, joint pain, and related musculoskeletal concerns.

## Location and Service Area
14065 Westinghouse Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060
Service area: Indiana - Noblesville, Greenwood, Terre Haute, Brazil, Fort Wayne, and surrounding communities

## Contact
Phone: (317) 620-0232
Email: info@indianaortho.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

## Question Library
Total answer pages: 167
Question Library URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/inventory

### Appointments (11)
Q: How do I request an appointment at Indiana Orthopedic Institute?
A: Patients can request an appointment through the Contact page or call the office at (317) 620-0232.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-i-request-an-appointment

Q: Can I choose a doctor when requesting an appointment?
A: Patients can share a preferred doctor when requesting an appointment, and IOI can help guide the request if they are not sure who they need.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-i-choose-a-doctor-when-requesting-an-appointment

Q: Can I choose an IOI location for my visit?
A: Patients can share a preferred IOI location, and the team can confirm which office, provider, or service line fits the request.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-i-choose-an-ioi-location-for-my-visit

Q: What phone number should I call for Indiana Orthopedic Institute?
A: For general IOI appointment and office questions, patients can call (317) 620-0232.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-phone-number-should-i-call-for-ioi

Q: What if I have an orthopedic emergency?
A: If this is an emergency, patients should go to the nearest emergency room or dial 911.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-if-i-have-an-orthopedic-emergency

Q: How does IOI guide appointment requests?
A: IOI guides appointment requests using the patient's concern, preferred doctor, preferred location, and specialty need.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-does-ioi-guide-appointment-requests

Q: Can I request an appointment if I do not know the specialty?
A: Yes. Patients can describe the pain area, injury, or movement problem, and IOI can help guide the request.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-i-request-an-appointment-if-i-do-not-know-the-specialty

Q: Can I get a second opinion at IOI?
A: Patients seeking another orthopedic opinion can request an appointment and bring prior records, imaging, and procedure details so the specialist has context.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-i-get-a-second-opinion-at-ioi

Q: How do physician referrals work at IOI?
A: Referring providers can use the referral page, while patients should bring a referral if their insurer requires one.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-physician-referrals-work-at-ioi

Q: What information helps a specialist referral?
A: Helpful referral context can include the reason for referral, body area, suspected diagnosis, prior treatment, imaging, records, insurance details, and preferred location or doctor.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-information-helps-a-specialist-referral

Q: How does the contact form work?
A: The contact page is for general messages, referrals, billing and insurance, medical records requests, feedback, and other non-emergency communication.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-does-the-contact-form-work

### Direct Care (12)
Q: What is IOI Direct?
A: IOI Direct is Indiana Orthopedic Institute's walk-in same-day orthopedic care option for non-emergency muscle, bone, and joint injuries or sudden orthopedic pain.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-ioi-direct

Q: Do I need a referral for IOI Direct?
A: The IOI Direct pages state that no referral is needed for same-day walk-in orthopedic care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/do-i-need-a-referral-for-ioi-direct

Q: What injuries can IOI Direct see?
A: IOI Direct is for non-emergency orthopedic injuries and sudden musculoskeletal pain such as sprains, strains, ligament tears, tendon tears, fractures, and acute joint pain.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-injuries-can-ioi-direct-see

Q: When should I go to the ER instead of IOI Direct?
A: Patients should use the emergency room or call 911 for emergencies, severe trauma, or urgent medical needs beyond non-emergency orthopedic walk-in care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/when-should-i-go-to-the-er-instead-of-ioi-direct

Q: Is IOI Direct right for a sports injury?
A: IOI Direct may be appropriate for sudden non-emergency sports injuries, while ongoing sports medicine needs can be guided through the sports medicine specialty.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/is-ioi-direct-right-for-a-sports-injury

Q: Can IOI Direct help with sudden joint pain?
A: IOI Direct is listed for sudden or worsening non-emergency orthopedic pain, including acute joint pain.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-ioi-direct-help-with-sudden-joint-pain

Q: Can IOI Direct help with a fracture?
A: IOI Direct lists fractures among the non-emergency orthopedic injuries it may evaluate, while severe or emergency trauma should go to the ER.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-ioi-direct-help-with-a-fracture

Q: Should I use IOI Direct or schedule an appointment?
A: IOI Direct is positioned for sudden non-emergency orthopedic injuries, while scheduled appointments fit ongoing pain, planned consultations, procedure questions, and provider-specific visits.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/should-i-use-ioi-direct-or-schedule-an-appointment

Q: What are Noblesville Direct hours?
A: IOI Direct offers walk-in orthopedic care in Noblesville from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-noblesville-direct-hours

Q: What are Terre Haute Direct hours?
A: IOI Direct offers walk-in orthopedic care in Terre Haute from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. The Brazil clinic is open Tuesdays only.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-terre-haute-direct-hours

Q: What should I bring to IOI Direct?
A: Patients using IOI Direct should bring identification, insurance information, and any helpful details about the injury, prior imaging, or recent treatment.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-should-i-bring-to-ioi-direct

Q: Can IOI Direct refer me to a specialist?
A: Yes. The IOI Direct content says patients are evaluated, treated, and, if necessary, referred for further evaluation or treatment.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-ioi-direct-refer-me-to-a-specialist

### Insurance (7)
Q: Does Indiana Orthopedic Institute accept insurance?
A: Indiana Orthopedic Institute accepts most major insurance plans and can help patients understand coverage for an office visit or procedure.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/does-indiana-orthopedic-institute-accept-insurance

Q: What if my insurance requires a referral?
A: Patients should bring a referral if their insurer requires one and should contact their insurance plan or IOI with coverage questions before the visit.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-if-my-insurance-requires-a-referral

Q: What are copays, deductibles, and noncovered charges?
A: Patients may be responsible for deductibles, copayments, or charges not covered by their insurance plan.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-copays-deductibles-and-noncovered-charges

Q: Who do I call for billing questions?
A: Patients can call the Insurance and Billing office at (317) 620-0232 with billing, plan, or coverage questions.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-do-i-call-for-billing-questions

Q: Does IOI file insurance claims?
A: IOI files claims to the patient's insurance plan.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/does-ioi-file-insurance-claims

Q: How is IOI Direct billed?
A: The IOI Direct pages state that no referral is needed and the visit is billed as a regular copay or office visit.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-is-ioi-direct-billed

Q: What payment methods does IOI accept?
A: IOI accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-payment-methods-does-ioi-accept

### Preparation (13)
Q: What should I bring to my first orthopedic appointment?
A: New patients should bring identification, insurance information, any required referral, relevant prior records or imaging, and completed new patient forms.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-should-i-bring-to-my-first-orthopedic-appointment

Q: What forms do I need before an IOI visit?
A: Patients may need to download and complete the appropriate forms before a visit or surgery, then bring them to the scheduled appointment.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-forms-do-i-need-before-an-ioi-visit

Q: What are IOI's office policies for appointments and payments?
A: IOI asks patients to schedule appointments in advance, arrive early as a new patient, bring required materials, and handle copays at the time of service.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-ioi-office-policies

Q: What happens at my first orthopedic visit?
A: A first orthopedic visit typically starts with registration, medical history, symptom review, prior records or imaging, and an exam to decide the next care step.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-happens-at-my-first-orthopedic-visit

Q: Should I bring X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans to my appointment?
A: Yes. New patients should bring copies of operation records, X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans from prior doctor visits when available.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/should-i-bring-xrays-mris-or-ct-scans

Q: How early should new patients arrive?
A: New patients should arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-early-should-new-patients-arrive

Q: How do prescription refill requests work?
A: Request prescriptions and authorizations during regular office hours, when the full record is available.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-prescription-refill-requests-work

Q: How do I release or request medical records?
A: Patients can use the Request for Medical Information or Authorization to Release Health Information forms listed on the Medical Forms page.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-i-release-or-request-medical-records

Q: What help do I need at home after joint replacement?
A: Patients may need early help at home after joint replacement, especially with movement, safety, transportation, and daily tasks.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-help-do-i-need-at-home-after-joint-replacement

Q: What is the role of physical therapy after surgery?
A: Physical therapy can help restore motion, strength, walking, function, and confidence after orthopedic surgery when it is part of the care plan.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-the-role-of-physical-therapy-after-surgery

Q: Can I walk the same day after joint replacement?
A: Many joint replacement recovery plans include early movement when appropriate, but same-day walking depends on the procedure, anesthesia plan, and surgeon instructions.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-i-walk-the-same-day-after-joint-replacement

Q: What activities can I do after joint replacement?
A: Activity after joint replacement is individualized, with the care team guiding safe movement, therapy, walking, home tasks, and later activity goals.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-activities-can-i-do-after-joint-replacement

Q: Does IOI have career opportunities?
A: IOI lists current career opportunities through its Paylocity recruiting site.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/does-ioi-have-career-opportunities

### Procedures (29)
Q: What is outpatient joint replacement?
A: Outpatient joint replacement is a hip, knee, or shoulder replacement care path where an appropriate patient can return home the same day after surgery.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-outpatient-joint-replacement

Q: What is total hip replacement?
A: Total hip replacement removes damaged portions of the hip joint and replaces them with prosthetic components designed to recreate smoother joint motion.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-total-hip-replacement

Q: What is total knee replacement?
A: Total knee replacement replaces damaged knee cartilage and bone surfaces with implants designed to recreate a smoother, more functional joint.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-total-knee-replacement

Q: What is computer assisted hip and knee replacement?
A: Computer assisted hip and knee replacement uses navigation or planning technology to support implant positioning and surgical accuracy.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-computer-assisted-hip-and-knee-replacement

Q: What is reverse total shoulder replacement?
A: Reverse total shoulder replacement changes the normal ball-and-socket orientation of the shoulder implant to help certain patients regain function.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-reverse-total-shoulder-replacement

Q: What is revision joint replacement?
A: Revision joint replacement is surgery to replace or repair part or all of a previous hip, knee, or shoulder replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-revision-joint-replacement

Q: What is partial knee replacement?
A: Partial knee replacement replaces only the damaged compartment of the knee when arthritis is limited to one area.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-partial-knee-replacement

Q: What is total shoulder replacement?
A: Total shoulder replacement replaces damaged shoulder joint surfaces with components selected around the patient's shoulder condition and anatomy.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-total-shoulder-replacement

Q: How do I know if I need a hip replacement?
A: Hip replacement may be considered when hip arthritis or joint damage causes pain, stiffness, and daily limitations that no longer respond well enough to nonsurgical care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-hip-replacement

Q: How do I know if I need a knee replacement?
A: Knee replacement may be considered when arthritis or joint damage causes pain, stiffness, deformity, or activity limits that do not improve enough with nonsurgical care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-knee-replacement

Q: What is the difference between total and partial knee replacement?
A: Total knee replacement treats damage across the knee joint, while partial knee replacement treats arthritis limited to one compartment.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-between-total-and-partial-knee-replacement

Q: What is the difference between anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement?
A: Anatomic shoulder replacement follows the shoulder's normal ball-and-socket design, while reverse shoulder replacement changes the implant orientation for specific shoulder conditions.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-between-anatomic-and-reverse-shoulder-replacement

Q: What is an outpatient surgery center?
A: An outpatient surgery center is a surgical setting designed for appropriate patients to have a procedure and return home the same day.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-an-outpatient-surgery-center

Q: What is cementless knee replacement?
A: Cementless knee replacement is an implant fixation approach that may be considered during knee replacement planning based on patient and bone factors.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-cementless-knee-replacement

Q: What is robotic assisted joint replacement?
A: Robotic assisted joint replacement uses technology to support planning or execution during selected joint replacement procedures.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-robotic-assisted-joint-replacement

Q: What can cause a joint replacement to need revision?
A: A joint replacement may need revision because of implant wear, loosening, instability, infection, injury, pain, or reduced function.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-can-cause-a-joint-replacement-to-need-revision

Q: How long does hip replacement recovery take?
A: Hip replacement recovery varies, but patients usually plan for early walking, home support, follow-up care, and a gradual return to daily activity based on surgeon instructions.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-long-does-hip-replacement-recovery-take

Q: How long does knee replacement recovery take?
A: Knee replacement recovery depends on the patient and procedure, with early motion, therapy, walking support, and daily activity goals guided by the care team.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-long-does-knee-replacement-recovery-take

Q: What is shoulder arthroscopy?
A: Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive shoulder procedure that may be used to evaluate or treat certain rotator cuff, impingement, instability, or soft-tissue problems.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-shoulder-arthroscopy

Q: What is rotator cuff repair?
A: Rotator cuff repair is a shoulder procedure that may be used when torn tendon tissue needs surgical repair after evaluation by a shoulder specialist.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-rotator-cuff-repair

Q: What is knee arthroscopy?
A: Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive knee procedure that may be considered for selected meniscus, cartilage, or ligament-related problems.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-knee-arthroscopy

Q: What is meniscus repair?
A: Meniscus repair is a knee procedure that may be used when a torn meniscus can be repaired rather than treated another way.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-meniscus-repair

Q: What is ACL reconstruction?
A: ACL reconstruction is a knee ligament procedure that may be considered for an ACL tear when instability, activity goals, and exam findings support surgery.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-acl-reconstruction

Q: What is carpal tunnel release?
A: Carpal tunnel release is a hand procedure that may be considered when nerve compression symptoms do not improve enough with nonsurgical care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-carpal-tunnel-release

Q: What is hand fracture treatment?
A: Hand fracture treatment can include protection, splinting, casting, therapy, or surgical fixation depending on the fracture pattern and alignment.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-hand-fracture-treatment

Q: What is direct anterior hip replacement?
A: Direct anterior hip replacement is a hip replacement approach listed in IOI doctor focus areas for selected hip replacement patients.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-direct-anterior-hip-replacement

Q: What is outpatient shoulder replacement?
A: Outpatient shoulder replacement is a shoulder replacement care path where an appropriate patient may return home the same day after surgery.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-outpatient-shoulder-replacement

Q: What is bicep tendon repair?
A: Bicep tendon repair is a shoulder or upper extremity procedure that may be considered for selected tendon injuries after evaluation.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-bicep-tendon-repair

Q: What is wrist arthroscopy?
A: Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive wrist procedure that may be used for selected wrist problems after evaluation by a hand and wrist specialist.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-wrist-arthroscopy

### Specialties (9)
Q: What is hand and wrist care at Indiana Orthopedic Institute?
A: Hand and wrist care focuses on the small bones, joints, tendons, nerves, and soft tissues that affect grip, dexterity, work, and everyday tasks.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-hand-and-wrist-care

Q: What is elbow care at Indiana Orthopedic Institute?
A: Elbow care helps patients with pain, stiffness, fractures, tendon problems, arthritis, dislocations, nerve compression, and sport-related elbow injuries.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-elbow-care

Q: What is sports medicine at Indiana Orthopedic Institute?
A: Sports medicine treats injuries tied to sports, exercise, physical activity, and active daily life, from adolescents through seniors.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-sports-medicine

Q: What hip conditions does IOI treat?
A: IOI treats hip arthritis, chronic hip pain, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, hip stiffness, loss of motion, and failed prior hip replacement concerns.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-hip-conditions-does-ioi-treat

Q: What knee conditions does IOI treat?
A: IOI treats knee arthritis, ligament injuries, meniscus tears, traumatic arthritis, knee stiffness and weakness, and patellar fractures.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-knee-conditions-does-ioi-treat

Q: What shoulder conditions does IOI treat?
A: IOI treats rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, and shoulder instability.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-shoulder-conditions-does-ioi-treat

Q: What does joint replacement care include?
A: Joint replacement care includes evaluation, procedure planning, surgical care when appropriate, recovery support, and follow-up for hip, knee, and shoulder replacement needs.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-does-joint-replacement-care-include

Q: What hand and wrist conditions does IOI treat?
A: IOI treats hand and wrist fractures, carpal tunnel, arthritis, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, trigger finger, mallet finger, ganglion cysts, Dupuytren's contracture, and DeQuervain's syndrome.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-hand-and-wrist-conditions-does-ioi-treat

Q: What fracture and trauma conditions does IOI treat?
A: IOI treats acute fractures, periprosthetic fractures, nonunion fractures, septic fractures, and complex reconstruction needs.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-fracture-and-trauma-conditions-does-ioi-treat

### Doctors (27)
Q: How do I find the right IOI specialist?
A: Patients can start by body area, pain type, procedure need, or location, then use the doctor directory filters to find matching IOI providers.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-do-i-find-the-right-ioi-specialist

Q: Who treats hip and knee replacement at IOI?
A: IOI lists multiple hip and knee replacement surgeons, including R. Michael Meneghini, Carlos Belmar, T. Kyle Stoops, John Meding, Timothy Williams, Neel Patel, Anthony Feher, T. David Luo, Avinash Inabathula, and Brian Murphy.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-treats-hip-and-knee-replacement-at-ioi

Q: Who treats shoulder problems at IOI?
A: IOI lists shoulder care through Peter Hogg, MD, and related shoulder guidance through the shoulder specialty page.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-treats-shoulder-problems-at-ioi

Q: Who treats hand, wrist, and elbow problems at IOI?
A: IOI lists Richard Makowiec, MD for hand, wrist, and elbow care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-treats-hand-wrist-and-elbow-problems-at-ioi

Q: Who treats sports injuries at IOI?
A: IOI lists Daniel Williams, MD as a sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-treats-sports-injuries-at-ioi

Q: Who treats fractures and trauma at IOI?
A: IOI lists Anthony Sorkin, MD for fracture care and traumaplasty.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-treats-fractures-and-trauma-at-ioi

Q: Does IOI have advanced practice providers?
A: IOI lists Andrew Hughes, FNP-C as a public-facing nurse practitioner provider.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/does-ioi-have-advanced-practice-providers

Q: Can I filter IOI doctors by specialty?
A: Yes. The doctor directory can be filtered by specialty, including hip, knee, shoulder, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, sports medicine, elbow, fractures and trauma, and joint replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/can-i-filter-doctors-by-specialty

Q: Which doctor should I see for joint revision?
A: Patients with a painful or failed prior hip, knee, or shoulder replacement can start with the revision replacement page or filter doctors by joint replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-doctor-should-i-see-for-joint-revision

Q: Who can help with outpatient joint replacement?
A: Patients interested in outpatient joint replacement can start with the outpatient procedure page and then review IOI hip, knee, shoulder, and joint replacement doctors.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-can-help-with-outpatient-joint-replacement

Q: Who is R. Michael Meneghini, MD?
A: R. Michael Meneghini, MD is the CEO and founder of Indiana Orthopedic Institute and a hip and knee replacement surgeon with more than 20 years of experience.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-r-michael-meneghini-md

Q: Who is Carlos Belmar, MD?
A: Carlos Belmar, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, periprosthetic fracture care, and complex lower extremity trauma.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-carlos-belmar-md

Q: Who is T. Kyle Stoops, MD?
A: T. Kyle Stoops, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip replacement, knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and computer assisted techniques.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-t-kyle-stoops-md

Q: Who is John Meding, MD?
A: John Meding, MD is a hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction surgeon with more than 30 years of practice experience.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-john-meding-md

Q: Who is Timothy Williams, MD?
A: Timothy Williams, MD is a board-certified, Harvard-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision surgery.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-timothy-williams-md

Q: Who is Brian Murphy, MD?
A: Brian Murphy, MD is a fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon who treats patients at the Indianapolis Metro and Greenwood locations.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-brian-murphy-md

Q: Who is Andrew Kapsalis, DPM?
A: Andrew Kapsalis, DPM is a foot and ankle surgeon whose care includes ankle replacement, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, fractures, tendon repairs, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive techniques.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-andrew-kapsalis-dpm

Q: Who is Meghan Roby, DPM?
A: Meghan Roby, DPM is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon focused on reducing pain, increasing mobility, and helping patients return to the activities they love.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-meghan-roby-dpm

Q: Who is Neel Patel, MD?
A: Neel Patel, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement, anterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, computer navigated and robotic joint replacement, and revision care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-neel-patel-md

Q: Who is Anthony Feher, MD?
A: Anthony Feher, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement, anterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, computer navigated joint replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-anthony-feher-md

Q: Who is T. David Luo, MD, PhD?
A: T. David Luo, MD, PhD is a hip and knee replacement surgeon specializing in total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, computer navigated and robotic joint replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-t-david-luo-md-phd

Q: Who is Avinash Inabathula, MD?
A: Avinash Inabathula, MD is an adult hip and knee reconstructive surgeon focused on total hip replacement, total knee replacement, direct anterior total hip replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgery, computer guided surgery, and robotic hip and knee replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-avinash-inabathula-md

Q: Who is Peter Hogg, MD?
A: Peter Hogg, MD is a board-certified shoulder surgeon focused on shoulder replacement, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, bicep tendon repair, and upper extremity fracture care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-peter-hogg-md

Q: Who is Daniel Williams, MD?
A: Daniel Williams, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon focused on ACL reconstruction, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and sports-related injuries.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-daniel-williams-md

Q: Who is Richard Makowiec, MD?
A: Richard Makowiec, MD is a hand, wrist, and elbow surgeon with more than 25 years of practice experience in hand and upper extremity surgery.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-richard-makowiec-md

Q: Who is Anthony Sorkin, MD?
A: Anthony Sorkin, MD is a fracture care and limb reconstruction surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience in fracture care and traumaplasty.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-anthony-sorkin-md

Q: Who is Andrew Hughes, FNP-C?
A: Andrew Hughes, FNP-C is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with orthopedic care experience and a focus on patient-centered clinical care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/who-is-andrew-hughes-fnp-c

### Pain & Conditions (35)
Q: When should I see a doctor for knee pain?
A: Patients should seek medical evaluation when knee pain, swelling, stiffness, or limited mobility interferes with daily life or does not improve.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/when-should-i-see-a-doctor-for-knee-pain

Q: What is hip osteoarthritis?
A: Hip osteoarthritis is a condition where cartilage in the hip joint gradually breaks down, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-hip-osteoarthritis

Q: What fracture and trauma care does Indiana Orthopedic Institute offer?
A: Indiana Orthopedic Institute offers fracture and trauma care for acute fractures, periprosthetic fractures, nonunion fractures, septic fractures, and complex reconstruction needs.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-fracture-and-trauma-care-does-ioi-offer

Q: When should I see a doctor for shoulder pain?
A: Patients should seek evaluation when shoulder pain, weakness, stiffness, sleep disruption, or limited range of motion affects daily activity or does not improve.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/when-should-i-see-a-doctor-for-shoulder-pain

Q: What should I do after a fracture or suspected broken bone?
A: A suspected fracture should be evaluated promptly so the care team can confirm the injury, protect alignment, and plan treatment.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-fracture

Q: When should I see a doctor for hip pain?
A: Patients should seek evaluation when hip pain, stiffness, trouble walking, trouble with shoes, or pain at rest starts limiting daily life.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/when-should-i-see-a-doctor-for-hip-pain

Q: What are common signs of arthritis?
A: Common arthritis signs include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced motion, trouble with daily activities, and pain that worsens with use.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-common-signs-of-arthritis

Q: What are common signs of carpal tunnel?
A: Carpal tunnel symptoms can include numbness, tingling, hand pain, weakness, or trouble with grip and daily hand use.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-common-signs-of-carpal-tunnel

Q: What is trigger finger?
A: Trigger finger is a hand condition that can cause catching, locking, pain, or difficulty smoothly bending and straightening a finger.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-trigger-finger

Q: What are rotator cuff tear symptoms?
A: Rotator cuff tears can cause shoulder pain, weakness, difficulty lifting the arm, sleep disruption, and reduced range of motion.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-rotator-cuff-tear-symptoms

Q: What are meniscus tear symptoms?
A: A meniscus tear can cause knee pain, swelling, catching, stiffness, instability, or trouble with twisting and bending.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-meniscus-tear-symptoms

Q: What are ACL injury symptoms?
A: ACL injuries can cause knee pain, swelling, instability, difficulty pivoting, and trouble returning to sports or active movement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-acl-injury-symptoms

Q: What is a periprosthetic fracture?
A: A periprosthetic fracture is a fracture that occurs around an existing joint replacement implant.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-periprosthetic-fracture

Q: What is a nonunion fracture?
A: A nonunion fracture is a broken bone that has not healed as expected and may need specialized evaluation or reconstruction.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-nonunion-fracture

Q: What causes hip pain when walking?
A: Hip pain while walking can come from arthritis, injury, stiffness, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, or problems with a prior hip replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-causes-hip-pain-when-walking

Q: What causes knee swelling?
A: Knee swelling can come from injury, arthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, overuse, inflammation, or other joint problems that need evaluation.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-causes-knee-swelling

Q: What causes shoulder weakness?
A: Shoulder weakness can come from rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, fracture, or pain-limited motion.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-causes-shoulder-weakness

Q: What is frozen shoulder?
A: Frozen shoulder is a shoulder condition that can cause pain and stiffness, making it harder to lift, reach, dress, sleep, or move the arm normally.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-frozen-shoulder

Q: What is avascular necrosis of the hip?
A: Avascular necrosis of the hip is a hip condition involving loss of blood supply to bone, which can lead to pain, joint damage, and movement limits.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-avascular-necrosis-of-the-hip

Q: What is traumatic arthritis?
A: Traumatic arthritis is arthritis that develops after an injury, fracture, or joint trauma damages the joint surface or changes how the joint moves.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-traumatic-arthritis

Q: What is DeQuervain's syndrome?
A: DeQuervain's syndrome is a wrist tendon condition that can cause pain near the thumb side of the wrist, especially with gripping or lifting.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-dequervains-syndrome

Q: What is Dupuytren's contracture?
A: Dupuytren's contracture is a hand condition that can thicken tissue in the palm and gradually pull one or more fingers toward the palm.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-dupuytrens-contracture

Q: What is a ganglion cyst?
A: A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that can appear around the hand or wrist and may cause discomfort, pressure, or motion concerns.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-ganglion-cyst

Q: What is mallet finger?
A: Mallet finger is an injury that can make the fingertip droop and become difficult to straighten after tendon or bone injury near the end joint.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-mallet-finger

Q: What is cubital tunnel syndrome?
A: Cubital tunnel syndrome is a nerve compression condition around the elbow that can cause numbness, tingling, weakness, or hand symptoms.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-cubital-tunnel-syndrome

Q: What is elbow tendonitis?
A: Elbow tendonitis is irritation of tendon tissue around the elbow that can cause pain with lifting, gripping, work, sports, or rotation.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-elbow-tendonitis

Q: What is shoulder instability?
A: Shoulder instability means the shoulder does not stay centered normally, which can cause pain, slipping, weakness, or limited confidence using the arm.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-shoulder-instability

Q: What is knee instability?
A: Knee instability is a feeling that the knee may shift, buckle, give way, or not support activity normally.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-knee-instability

Q: What is a stress fracture?
A: A stress fracture is a small bone injury that can develop from repetitive stress, overuse, training changes, or activity load.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-stress-fracture

Q: What are sprains and strains?
A: Sprains involve ligament injury, while strains involve muscle or tendon injury, and both can cause pain, swelling, weakness, or limited activity.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-are-sprains-and-strains

Q: What is an overuse injury?
A: An overuse injury develops when repeated stress on bone, muscle, tendon, or joint tissue causes pain or function problems over time.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-an-overuse-injury

Q: What is a tendon tear?
A: A tendon tear is an injury to tissue that connects muscle to bone and can cause pain, weakness, loss of motion, or reduced function.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-tendon-tear

Q: What is a ligament tear?
A: A ligament tear is an injury to tissue that helps stabilize a joint and can cause pain, swelling, instability, and trouble returning to activity.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-ligament-tear

Q: What is periprosthetic joint infection?
A: Periprosthetic joint infection is an infection involving a joint replacement and can be one reason a prior hip, knee, or shoulder replacement needs specialized revision evaluation.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-periprosthetic-joint-infection

Q: What is a malunited fracture?
A: A malunited fracture is a broken bone that healed in a position that may cause pain, deformity, motion problems, or function limits.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-a-malunited-fracture

### Locations (18)
Q: Where is the Noblesville flagship location?
A: The Noblesville flagship location is at 14065 Westinghouse Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/where-is-the-noblesville-flagship-location

Q: Where is the Terre Haute office?
A: The Terre Haute office is at 1725 North 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47804, in the Union Health Bone and Joint Center.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/where-is-the-terre-haute-office

Q: Where is the Fort Wayne office?
A: The Fort Wayne office is at 7230 Engle Road, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/where-is-the-fort-wayne-office

Q: Where is the Greenwood office?
A: The Greenwood office is at 747 E. County Line Road, Suite J, Greenwood, IN 46143.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/where-is-the-greenwood-office

Q: Where is the Brazil office?
A: The Brazil office is at 1214 E. National Ave, Suite 120, Brazil, IN 47834.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/where-is-the-brazil-office

Q: Which IOI location should I choose?
A: Patients can choose based on preferred geography, provider availability, specialty need, and whether direct-care access is needed.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-ioi-location-should-i-choose

Q: Which IOI locations offer direct care?
A: The site lists IOI Direct walk-in orthopedic care for Noblesville and Terre Haute direct-care paths, with Brazil listed as an additional Tuesday clinic location in the Terre Haute Direct context.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-ioi-locations-offer-direct-care

Q: What is available at the Noblesville flagship?
A: The Noblesville flagship is listed as IOI's Indianapolis Metro access point with weekday hours, walk-ins via IOI Direct, and joint replacement services.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-available-at-the-noblesville-flagship

Q: What services are available in Greenwood?
A: Greenwood offers joint replacement, sports medicine, and general orthopedic care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-services-are-available-in-greenwood

Q: What services are available in Brazil?
A: Brazil offers care for orthopedic conditions, fractures, sports medicine, hand and wrist concerns, and joint replacement.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-services-are-available-in-brazil

Q: What services are available in Fort Wayne?
A: Fort Wayne offers joint replacement consultations for hip, knee, partial knee, outpatient, computer-assisted, and revision care.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-services-are-available-in-fort-wayne

Q: What services are available in Terre Haute?
A: Terre Haute offers joint replacement care through Union Health Bone and Joint Center.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-services-are-available-in-terre-haute

Q: What areas does IOI serve?
A: IOI lists Indiana access points in Noblesville, Terre Haute, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, and Brazil.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-areas-does-ioi-serve

Q: Which IOI doctors see patients in Noblesville?
A: The Indianapolis Metro location lists R. Michael Meneghini, Anthony Feher, T. Kyle Stoops, John Meding, Timothy Williams, Peter Hogg, Richard Makowiec, Neel Patel, Andrew Kapsalis, and Brian Murphy.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-doctors-see-patients-in-noblesville

Q: Which IOI doctors see patients in Terre Haute?
A: The Terre Haute location lists R. Michael Meneghini, T. Kyle Stoops, Avinash Inabathula, John Meding, Timothy Williams, Richard Makowiec, Anthony Sorkin, and Meghan Roby.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-doctors-see-patients-in-terre-haute

Q: Which IOI doctors see patients in Fort Wayne?
A: The Fort Wayne location lists R. Michael Meneghini, Anthony Feher, T. David Luo, and Neel Patel.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-doctors-see-patients-in-fort-wayne

Q: Which IOI doctors see patients in Greenwood?
A: The Greenwood location lists John Meding, Timothy Williams, Anthony Feher, Daniel Williams, and Neel Patel.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-doctors-see-patients-in-greenwood

Q: Which IOI providers see patients in Brazil?
A: The Brazil location currently lists Andrew Hughes, FNP-C for orthopedic access.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/which-doctors-see-patients-in-brazil

### Research (6)
Q: What research does Indiana Orthopedic Institute do?
A: Indiana Orthopedic Institute's research program focuses on hip and knee care, peer-reviewed publications, gait laboratory work, research awards, and collaborations with academic and research partners.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-research-does-ioi-do

Q: What is the IOI fellowship program?
A: The IOI fellowship program trains adult reconstruction surgeons in hip and knee replacement through education, rotations, research, and clinical experience.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-the-ioi-fellowship-program

Q: What is the gait lab at IOI?
A: IOI's research-driven orthopedic program includes gait laboratory work.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-is-the-gait-lab-at-ioi

Q: Does IOI publish orthopedic research?
A: Yes. IOI describes peer-reviewed orthopedic publications, research awards, collaborations, and a research-driven care culture.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/does-ioi-publish-orthopedic-research

Q: What research topics does IOI focus on?
A: IOI research focus areas include outpatient joint replacement, computer-guided knee replacement, cementless total knee replacement, revision and infection, outcomes, biomechanics, AI, and joint replacement economics.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/what-research-topics-does-ioi-focus-on

Q: How is IOI connected to fellowship training?
A: IOI is connected to lower extremity adult reconstruction fellowship training focused on hip and knee replacement, research, education, and clinical experience.
URL: https://www.indianaortho.com/answers/how-is-ioi-connected-to-fellowship-training