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Workplace Culture: What's It Like At OA? Aug 29th, 2022

The culture and feeling of a workplace is a major part of the success and happiness of its employees. Liking your job is great, but it's even better to like the environment and people around you too. At Orthopaedic Associates, our team leaders are skilled at communication, and have found...

Early Signs of Joint Problems and What To Do About Them Aug 22nd, 2022

Joint health is vital to living an active, pain free lifestyle. Joint problems are often overlooked and action is not taken until symptoms such as pain and immobility have already manifested in a major way. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Minor tweaks to your lifestyle are sometimes...

Tenex Health TX® System Aug 15th, 2022

Are you suffering from chronic tendon or plantar fascia pain? Tendonitis refers to an injured tendon resulting from repetitive use and overuse when you are doing things you love or need to do. Repetitive motions, no matter how ordinary, can cause small micro tears in the tendon that do not heal...

VR in Orthopaedics: Why Practices Have to Keep Technology Cutting Edge Aug 8th, 2022

Orthopaedic Associates has begun implementing a new, state of the art technology for orthopaedic pain management called Vx Therapy: a virtual reality headset that has the ability to significantly decrease pain for orthopaedic patients, eliminate or lessen the need for strong prescription drugs, and decrease anxiety and depression in recovering...

Where to Go: Orthopaedic Urgent Care or Emergency Room? Aug 1st, 2022

Broken bones, sprains, dislocations, and other serious injuries happen to everyone. When those injuries happen suddenly, it’s hard to know where to go or who to call! Your first thought might be to rush to an emergency room, but there might be a faster, better option.    What is an...

Employee Spotlight- Meet Ashley! Jun 8th, 2022

Ashley is a nurse practitioner here at Orthopaedic Associates, and has been with us since 2020! Starting out as a nurse in our Immediate OrthoCare department, she has since transitioned into her current role as a nurse practitioner. From day to day, Ashley sees both scheduled patients and walk-in patients,...

Meet Dr. Phillip H. Behrens IV! Jun 1st, 2022

We would like to welcome Dr. Phillip H. Behrens, IV to our team of dedicated providers!   A native of Evansville, IN, Dr. Behrens attended the University of Southern Indiana, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science. Ranking #1 in his class of over 2000, he was highly awarded and recognized...

Who Do Orthopaedic Injuries Happen To? May 26th, 2022

Orthopaedic injuries can happen anytime, not just in sports or after a fall! Orthopaedic injuries are some of the most common types of injuries. Amongst these injuries are fractures, dislocations, sprains, and tears. 7 million broken bones are treated in the U.S. every year, and that’s only one type of...

Employee Spotlight - Meet Sarah! May 19th, 2022

From a Mom of two, to a nurse practitioner, Sarah is an important asset to our team. Sarah has been a nurse practitioner with joint replacements for four years, and a part of the OA family since 2020 as a nurse practitioner for the surgical optimization clinic. Sarah discussed how...

All-State centerfielder battles her way back to the field May 16th, 2022

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Employee Spotlight - Meet Jacob! May 4th, 2022

The first smile you typically see walking in our East office is Jacob. He began with Orthopaedic Associates as an intern in 2017.  After graduation and brief experience elsewhere, has been employed as our Patient Experience Manager and Front Desk Team Lead, and “have been loving every day since”.  Jacob...

Employee Spotlight - Meet Jacqueline! Apr 20th, 2022

Orthopaedic Associates is fortunate to have Site Supervisor, Pre-Authorization Team Leader, and Credentialing Coordinator Jacqueline for over 7 years. She is a great example that there is opportunity for professional growth with the list of positions she's held and currently holds. These positions include: Intake, Scribe, Assistant Site Supervisor, Site...

Employee Spotlight - Meet Spicey! Apr 8th, 2022

 Spicey has been with Orthopaedic Associates for 3 months now as a DME (durable medical equipment) Specialist. Spicy discussed her favorite part of working at OA so far is how she’s able to help and assist patients DME needs.        “Some patients I have seen before, others are...

Post-Operation Tips for Successful Recovery Mar 30th, 2022

 Operations tend to intimidate patients. Many worry about post-operation recovery i.e. the severity of pain a patient could experience how long recovery could last. Orthopaedic Associates physicians assistant Erin Haaff gives some advice to help ease any post-operation questions or concerns.  A few things Haaff lists are to first off...

Sudden Injury: ER or Immediate Ortho Care? Mar 18th, 2022

 Life is full of unplanned events - injuries being a common one! Rather if missing a step that leads to a hard fall, or a young all-star dislocating something during game time, injuries occur. Orthopaedic Associates is here to help with those moments - but what injuries does our Immediate...

"No Surprises Act" Implementation Mar 9th, 2022

There is a new healthcare act effective as of January 1, 2022, titled the No Surprises Act. This Act will establish new federal protections against surprise medical bills that will take effect in 2022.   The surprise billing can occur when patients are seen from out-of-network hospitals, doctors, or other providers...

OA Covering OVC Tournament Mar 4th, 2022

 Orthopaedic Associates is proud to staff the sports medicine coverage for the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. This 4-day tournament is hosted from March 2-5 at the Ford Center located in the heart of Evansville, Indiana. The qualifying men's and women's basketball teams will compete to...

New Location: Orthopaedic Associates takes on Green River Road Feb 23rd, 2022

Orthopaedic Association is excited to announce the expansion of the North Therapy location on Green River Rd. This new location is open as of January 3, 2022, and mainly operates for patient therapy appointments. North Therapy's open hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. The address is 3519 North...

Insurance Carriers 2021 Quality Scores and Outcomes Results Feb 18th, 2022

Orthopaedic Associates is proud to share some 2021 quality scores and outcome results. A few of Orthopaedic Associates amazing recognitions include a 5 star Medicare rating, Blue Distinction provider of care for all orthopaedic needs from Anthem, and Humana giving top rating for efficency of care in: carpol tunnel surgical...

Immediate Ortho Care Expansion Feb 16th, 2022

Orthopaedic Associates is excited about all of the new changes to come in 2022. One exciting new offering is the expansion of Immediate Ortho Care accepting acute injury walk-ins at 3 of our locations. As of January 5, our Immediate Ortho Care is relocated from Gateway to 3 of our...

Dr. Doug Lowery, Now Using Groundbreaking Technology For Guided Personalized Shoulder Nov 4th, 2020

DR. DOUG LOWERY, NOW USING GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY FOR GUIDED PERSONALIZED SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERIES Evansville, Indiana – Doug Lowery MD, an orthopaedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates is now using new technology to offer guided personalized surgery for shoulder replacements in the area. ExactechGPS® Guided Personalized Surgery is the latest advancement in technology...

Regional Politicians Come To Celebrate Oa Being The First Net-Zero Medical Facility In Indiana May 28th, 2020

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Congressman Larry Bucshon, and Senator Mike Braun to Attend Solar Array Ribbon Cutting [Newburgh, Indiana, May 28th] Orthopaedic Associates will soon become the only healthcare facility in Indiana to have net-zero energy usage. The surgical practice has completed a 540kW solar array disguised as a parking...

OA Ensures Its Staff Members Are Financially Secure Through Coronavirus Mar 30th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Today at 4:00 pm the CEO of Orthopaedic Associates, a mid-size Orthopaedic practice in Evansville, Indiana, announced to the entire staff via a video chat called late in the day that, even though the staff is working abbreviated hours during this Coronavirus pandemic, each staff member...

There’s A Cyst On My Wrist Jul 1st, 2019

Aaron Mull, Reconstructive Hand Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon Your grandparents probably called them “Bible cysts” and “cured” them by whacking them with a large book, but ganglion cysts are the most common hand mass seen in orthopaedics accounting for 60-70% of patients. A ganglion cyst is usually asymptomatic but may just be...

Tennis Elbow; Serious Condition Or Just Seriously Annoying? May 30th, 2019

Daniel Emerson, Orthopaedic Surgeon Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common causes for elbow symptoms in patients with elbow pain and affects 1-3% of adults annually. It’s most commonly seen in tennis players (hence the name) but can also be brought on by heavy or repetitive lifting...

Orthopaedic Associates Spine Surgeon First In Region To Perform Motion Preserving Spine Surgery Mar 13th, 2019

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES SPINE SURGEON FIRST IN REGION TO PERFORM MOTION PRESERVING SPINE SURGERY USING THE ACTIVL® ARTIFICIAL DISC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthopaedic Associates Spine Surgeon First in Region to Perform Motion Preserving Spine Surgery Using the activL® Artificial Disc Robert Vraney, MD’s, Novel Procedure Gives Active Patients Suffering from Degenerative Disc...

Orthopaedic Associates Names Clinical Operations Officer Feb 7th, 2019

For Immediate Release February 7, 2019 Derek Shelton, Clinical Operations Officer Evansville, Indiana – Orthopaedic Associates announces the promotion of Derek Shelton, APRN-BC to Clinical Operations Officer.  Shelton has been with Orthopaedic Associates for eight years as a Nurse Practitioner, and brings with him an expertise in patient satisfaction, clinical operations, and...

Good To Know – Deaconess Drug Take-Back Program Jan 30th, 2019

From time to time, our providers get questions about what to do with expired or unused medications.  Our friends at Deaconess offer a drug take-back program for  patients, employees and the community.  You can learn more at : https://www.deaconess.com/Services/Pharmacy/Drug-Take-Back-Program.

Orthopaedic Care Of Degenerative Disc Disease Jan 23rd, 2019

ROBERT T. VRANEY, M.D. Many patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease are left wondering exactly what this diagnosis means for them. Common questions that patients have include: If I have degenerative disc disease as a young person, will it get worse with age? Will the degenerative disease become a crippling...

Treating Joint Pain – What To Do And When To See A Doctor Dec 5th, 2018

Jared Kiernicki, Physicians Assistant If you’re experiencing pain in any joint—your knee, ankle, shoulder, hip, etc.—you need to know how to best treat it at home. It’s also important to know when it’s time to see a doctor. Each day at Orthopaedic Associates, I help patients with joint pain. In most...

I Thought It Was Just A Sprain! A Closer Look At Scaphoid Fractures. Nov 5th, 2018

Matthew L. Drake, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Bumps and bruises can often feel like minor issues that don’t require medical attention, however sometimes that is not the case. A common issue I see in my practice is the scaphoid non-union. The scaphoid is a small peanut shaped bone in the wrist....

Orthopaedic Associates Hires New Surgeons Oct 23rd, 2018

Evansville, Indiana – Orthopaedic Associates announced that Aaron B. Mull, MD and Braden K. Jones, MD have joined the group of orthopaedic specialty providers with six offices in the greater Evansville, Indiana area.  Drs. Mull and Jones are now accepting patients. Dr. Mull is a Board-Eligible and fellowship trained reconstructive hand...

Halloween Safety Tips Oct 16th, 2018

Article from AAOS: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/halloween-safety-tips Kids love Halloween. Pumpkins, spooky decorations, costumes, and trick-or-treating are fun for kids of all ages. Unfortunately, there is a downside to Halloween activities: Children often get hurt. Wearing masks and costumes, as well as walking in unfamiliar areas in the dark, can lead to trips and...

Anterior Hip Replacements Sep 28th, 2018

Dennis J. Beck, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Hip replacements are a highly effective and efficient way to treat arthritis of the hip, either from wear and tear or from the effects of trauma. Hip replacement has been around for several decades and has proven to be a quality way to alleviate...

Conservative Treatments For Joint Pain Sep 21st, 2018

Rhiannon Anderson, PA Experiencing joint pain? Surgery is not your only option. There are many conservative (non-surgical) options that can provide significant relief from joint pain. At Orthopaedic Associates (OA), we work with our patients to help them get relief from joint pain in a way that minimizes disruption to...

Weekend Warrior To Total Knee Sep 17th, 2018

Dr. Gary Moore  Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement, General Orthopaedics You inherit the durability of the articular cartilage – the smooth gliding surface that coats the end of all bones that form a joint.  We do not fully understand this lack of durability, but we see a family history of...

Two New Doctors Join Orthopaedic Associates Aug 16th, 2018

Two new doctors join Orthopaedic Associates Evansville, Indiana – Two new Orthopaedic physicians are practicing in the Evansville region as Orthopaedic Associates (OA) continues a growing trend. Just three months after opening Immediate Ortho Care at the Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital at Deaconess Gateway, bringing an unprecedented level of acute injury...

New Medicare Cards With New Numbers May 31st, 2018

Coming in 2018.  Are you ready? For more information: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/New-Medicare-Card/index.html

Orthopaedic Associates Hires Two Surgeons Sep 21st, 2017

For Immediate Release September 21, 2017 Evansville, IN – Orthopaedic Associates proudly welcomes two new fellowship trained surgeons, Phillip Richardson, DPM and Charlotte Orr, MD, to the practice.  Dr. Richardson is a reconstructive podiatric surgeon and will see patients for foot and ankle pain.  Dr. Charlotte Orr is a fellowship trained...

Joint Replacement FAQS Jul 28th, 2017

Brooke Kline, PA-C, Orthopaedic Associates When someone is considering joint replacement, many questions come to mind about what to expect from the overall process—before surgery, during the hospital stay, and afterwards. Each year, Deaconess and Orthopaedic Associates www.oaevansville.com perform more than 1,200 joint replacement surgeries.  The majority of those are hip and...

The Finish Line – River Run Ambassadors May 10th, 2017

Ruth – I Think I Might Be Runner Now, Maybe! The last few months have been challenging. At first I thought “What I thinking? Me run, 10 miles?”Then, I thought, “Oh new shoes!”Finally I thought “Oh, I might be able to do this!” Finding time to work in training runs...

Join Us For A Starlite Block Party On Saturday, May 20th May 10th, 2017

HENDERSON, KY – The Starlite Drive businesses are hosting their second annual Block Party on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon. The community is invited to visit each of the businesses located on Starlite Drive, just off Hwy 60 E. in Henderson, for games, tours, demonstrations, giveaways, and fire...

Weeks 12 And 13 – River Run Ambassadors May 3rd, 2017

Nikki – Week 12 Countdown has begun for race day as we gradually get closer and closer to May 6th. This past week my after work schedule consistent of some sort of sporting event and I knew I would not get my chance to train so instead, I made the...

Week 11 Training – River Run Ambassadors Apr 24th, 2017

Lori Well it was a holiday weekend and didn’t make ANY progress on running, unless you count running around with a 4 year old grandson.  We had fun but nothing that would qualify as a “distance”.  Will definitely be at the gym allll week, just a few chocolate eggs to...

Week 10 Training – River Run Ambassadors Apr 17th, 2017

Ruth – Did You Miss Me? Last week, my blog was absent…that’s because I was in vacation last week. We went on a Disney Cruise and I managed to work in two runs while we were gone.  The first one was along Coco Beach and the other was aboard the Disney...

Week 9 Training – River Run Ambassadors Apr 5th, 2017

Lori Week 9.  D*MN foot injury!!  Well slid back a bit on timing, went to an 18 minute mile but I’m creeping back to a 16 minute mile depending where I am at (gym or park).  This past weekend was to be at the Yoga 101.  Missed it again!  As...

Week 8 Training – River Run Ambassadors Mar 29th, 2017

Katie – No Pain, No Gain I started out this past week by using the urgent care at OA for some pain in my left hip. Ever since the Run of Luck last Saturday, I have had a clicking sensation in my hip, as well as lot of pain. I...

Week 7 Training – River Run Ambassadors Mar 23rd, 2017

Congratulations to everyone who finished the Run-of-Luck, presented by Orthopaedic Associates!  You can find full results here.  Read below to hear stories from our River Run Ambassadors! Lori Week7! Run of Luck!! SOOO very happy with my results, did the 4.6 in one hour, not great by running standards but I...

Week 6 Training – River Run Ambassadors Mar 15th, 2017

Nikki This flu season has not been a joke. With continued frustration and sickness I attempted to work out on Tuesday morning with Tia at Bob’s gym. I was able to stay motivated for an hour, but my body paid the price the next couple of days as punishment. Never...

Week 5 Training – River Run Ambassadors Mar 7th, 2017

Ruth – I Think I Can….I Think I Can…..I Think I Can Henderson River Front Whenever I run, I keep a little internal dialog going…”OK, make it to the next X and you can stop”…oh I made it to X…”OK, make it to Y and you can stop.” My main...

River Run Ambassador – Meet Katie Mar 1st, 2017

Week Four – Just Say No Now, if I’m being honest here…the thing that caught my interest the most about joining the River Run Ambassador team, was the free pair of shoes from Orthopaedic Associates. I mean, who can pass that up, am I right?! Especially when they’re pink and...

Week 4 Training – River Run Ambassadors Mar 1st, 2017

Katie – Just Say No Now, if I’m being honest here…the thing that caught my interest the most about joining the River Run Ambassador team, was the free pair of shoes from Orthopaedic Associates. I mean, who can pass that up, am I right?! Especially when they’re pink and blue,...

Week 3 Training – River Run Ambassadors Feb 21st, 2017

Ruth – Train Like an Athlete, Get Treated Like an Athlete This week has been full and interesting.  At Taekwondo this week, I worked hard and caught up to my son in our form. I still have a little more to learn before we test for our next belt in...

Week 2 Training- River Run Ambassadors Feb 14th, 2017

Nikki Over the past week I decided to slow my pace down to prevent further injury by running a couple miles a few times in the past week and adding other exercises to my work-out regimen.  Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, I attempt to get myself up at 5:10 am...

Meet The OA Team, 2017 River Run Ambassadors Feb 7th, 2017

Orthopaedic Associates is a proud title sponsor of the 2017 River Run, and we’re even prouder of our three River Run Ambassadors.  These three ladies have committed to training and crossing the finish line together in May.  Each ambassador will share their weekly story and provide  insight to training as...

Orthopaedic Associates PA Receives National Recognition Dec 6th, 2016

Evansville, IN – Travis Farhar, PA-C, of Henderson, KY recently earned a specialty credential called a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Orthopaedic Surgery from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). This designation provides recognition of having obtained advanced clinical training and skills in the specialty area of orthopaedic surgery. He earned that...

Gibson General Hospital Partners With Orthopaedic Associates Dec 1st, 2016

Gibson General Hospital is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Orthopaedic Associates to provide orthopaedic services close to home for residents of Gibson County and surrounding communities. The partnership establishes a new office, Orthopaedic Associates at Gibson General Hospital, which will be located on the second floor of...

Orthopaedic Associates Announces New Trauma Surgeon Aug 23rd, 2016

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 23, 2016 Orthopaedic Associates Announces New Trauma Surgeon Evansville, IN – Orthopaedic Associates is pleased to welcome trauma surgeon Isaac W. Fehrenbacher, MD to the practice. Dr. Fehrenbacher will see patients at Orthopaedic Associates office in downtown Evansville, on Read Street. He will cover trauma and perform...

Joint Replacement Reunion Night With The Evansville Otters Jun 23rd, 2016

Joint Replacement Reunion Night with the Evansville Otters Hosted by Deaconess Hospital, Orthopaedic Associates and ProgressiveHealth Deaconess Hospital, Orthopaedic Associates and ProgressiveHealth are co-hosting a Joint Replacement Reunion Night at the Evansville Otters on Wednesday, June 29 at Bosse Field.  The three organizations partner in the care of joint replacement...

Starlite Drive Businesses To Hold Block Party On Saturday Apr 20th, 2016

Starlite Drive Businesses to Hold Block Party on Saturday Public invited for family friendly event Henderson, KY – Several local businesses will host a Block Party on Starlite Drive this Saturday from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. The Starlite Drive Block Party will include giveaways, educational events, demonstrations and free treats for all. Starlite...

Orthopaedic Care of Degenerative Disc Disease. – Robert T. Vraney, M.D. Mar 23rd, 2016

Many patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease are left wondering exactly what this diagnosis means for them. Common questions that patients have include: If I have degenerative disc disease as a young person, will it get worse with age? Will the degenerative disease become a crippling condition? Will the degenerative...

Patient Satisfaction Survey Improves Reputation Of Orthopaedic Associates Clinic Mar 8th, 2016

Orthopaedic Associates is a full-service orthopaedic healthcare clinic that provides diagnosis, surgery and rehabilitation services at multiple locations in Indiana and Kentucky. The clinic uses QuickTapSurvey to display a patient satisfaction survey on an iPad at a kiosk with a survey incentive. Marketing director Claire Bosma is impressed with the tool’s high...