We begin by listening to your symptoms, past treatments, concerns and goals.
We then start the process of determining a clear diagnosis through a combination of physical exam findings, X-ray, MRI or CT imaging, injections, electromyography (EMG) and/or other diagnostic tools.
Once we arrive at a diagnosis, we dedicate the time to ensure you understand what’s wrong and the path to make it better.
A personalized treatment plan is developed specific to your diagnosis which could include conservative management, interventional pain management or surgical procedures.
If non-operative treatments do not provide relief, our fellowship-trained spine surgeon offers a variety of procedures using the most modern technology in the state to achieve a better outcome.
What are Orthobiologics?
The American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM) defines orthobiologics as the “use of biological substances to enhance biological healing of orthopedic injuries or alter the natural course of an orthopedic disease.” Orthobiologic treatments have not been authorized by the FDA and are considered experimental by the FDA.
Orthobiologic Treatment Options
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Blood plasma with higher concentration of platelets, which have cytokines and growth factors, than in the serum of the blood
Used for: Joints / Arthritis, Tendons, Ligaments and Spine
Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP)
Blood plasma thought to contain growth factors that differentiate into more muscle cells than PRP
Used for: Muscle Injury
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M)
A protein inhibitor produced in the liver that blocks proteases and other pathways that contribute to cartilage degradation and the inflammatory cascade
Used for: Joints / Arthritis and Spine
Microgramented Fat Aspirate (MFAT)
Lipospirate mechanically sized, shaped and cleansed for therapeutic use that contain Mesenchymal Signaling Cells (MSCs)
Used for: Joints / Arthritis and some Tendons
Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)
A concentrate of bone marrow aspirate containing multiple cell types including MSCs.
Used for: Joints / Arthritis and some Tendons
Common Areas of Pain
Elbow pain
Foot or ankle pain
Hip pain
Joint pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Spine pain
Tendon pain
Wrist Pain
Common Conditions Causing Pain
Muscle tear
Muscle sprain
Arthritis
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Calcific tendinopathy
Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow
Gluteal tendinopathy
Hamstring tendinopathy
Quadriceps tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy (jumpers knee)
Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Conditions to Treat Orthobiologics
There are a variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions that orthobiologics are being used to treat. They are often used to treat osteoarthritis, tendon problems and acute muscle injuries. Ask your physician if your condition or injury could potentially benefit from an orthobiologic treatmen
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics offers easy access to concussion specialists. Concussions can be extremely serious. Unfortunately, they often go undetected or misdiagnosed. Our concussion care experts have specialty training in neurosurgery or brain injury, and can help get you back to feeling better and productive.
Orthopedic sports medicine is a subspecialty that manages musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses that occur during sports participation. Sports medicine fellowship trained physicians work with athletes to get them back to play quickly and safely, ideally at the pre-injury performance level. Our physicians’ reputation in this area is unsurpassed. For over 40 years, we have proudly served as the Indianapolis Colts’ team physicians. Similarly, we serve in a similar capacity for numerous colleges and high schools in the area.
Expert orthopedic diagnosis
Sports chiropractic care
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
Traditional and alternative medications
Rehabilitation services
Care coordination with team athletic trainers and coaches
Injections
Minimally invasive tendon debridement
Non-operative fracture care
Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Common Sports Medicine Conditions
Achilles Tendon Tear or Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Hip Stress Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intersection Syndrome
Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinitis)
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Sprain
Knee Swelling
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
Little Leaguer's Elbow
Lower Leg Stress Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain
Muscle Strain
Neck Strain
Patellar Subluxation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Peroneal Tendon Strain
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
Quadriceps Strain
Rhomboid Muscle Strain
Severe Ankle Sprain
Shin Splints
Shoulder Sprain
Skier's Thumb (Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain
Sprains and Strains
Stress Fractures
Subluxations
Tennis Elbow
Torn Ligament
Upper and Middle Back Strain
Whiplash
Wrist Sprain
Ulnar Collateral Ligament tear of elbow
Tommy John Surgery
Hamstring Tear
Hamstring Injury
Relieve chronic pain with a treatment plan personalized to your goals and lifestyle
If you are struggling to find relief from chronic pain, our team of pain management specialists are here to approach your care with dignity and compassion. We understand that each person is unique with their own goals to achieve quality of life.
Whether you are unable to have complex surgery, or just not ready for surgical intervention, we take the time to understand the nature of your pain through innovative diagnostics, exam findings and a thorough review of your medical history to develop a personalized plan centered around your goals.
At Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, we’re known for getting pro athletes back on the field fast. We get the same outstanding speed and results when we care for workers in any industry.
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics believes that the everyday worker is just as important as the professional athlete, providing a dedicated work comp department and work comp team who work hand in hand with the Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics physicians. We are able to expedite appointments, provide updated work status reports, and offer frontline communication.
Our comprehensive workers’ compensation programs across Indiana, from Tipton to Greenwood, include treatment by the area’s top orthopedic specialists. We deliver patient-centered care and integrated treatment to make recovery faster and easier.
Here is a list of things you can count on when sending your injured worker to Forte:
Highest quality of care
Seen quickly
Causation will be addressed
Work status will be done same day
Office note will be done within 24 hours
No delays in care to get the injured worker back to work as soon as appropriately possible.
Impairment ratings will be addressed within the scope of treatment, if appropriate
Questions or concerns will be addressed promptly
Patients often ask, how do I know when the time is right for joint replacement?
The answer is, we follow your lead. Hear from our team of hip and knee joint replacement surgeons about how they support patients in their individual decisions about managing hip or knee pain.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
We’re a conservative practice and look for non-invasive treatments for pain and arthritis wherever possible. Before joint replacement is considered, we offer patients many non-surgical treatment options to manage arthritis pain including:
Ultrasound guided injections, including cortisone
PRP injections
Bracing
Medications
Physical therapy
Why should I choose Forté for my joint replacement?
Expertise and experience matter to ensure the best possible outcome from hip or knee replacement. The level of specialization at Forté starts with our surgeons. Each of our joint replacement surgeons are fellowship trained and perform many hip and knee replacements a year.
In partnership with Franciscan Health, we provide an elevated patient experience at our state-of-the-art Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Located under the convenience of one roof, joint replacement patients can access our physicians’ clinic, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, one-on-one joint replacement education, bracing and medical equipment retailer and surgery center equipped with the most modern technologies specialized for orthopedics.
Achieve Less Pain and Faster Return to Quality Living with Mako SmartRobotics™
One of the critical elements of a successful hip or knee replacement is placement of the implant. Computer navigation and robotics achieves more predictable and accurate placements for better outcomes with less pain. The personalization of the process ensures just the right amount of damaged material is removed, preserving more bone and soft tissues than traditional knee replacement surgery. Robotic instruments also increase the accuracy of your implant’s positioning, reducing the risk of complications. Learn more on how we customize your knee replacement here.
How it works:
A 3D model of a patient’s hip or knee is developed from a CT scan.
This 3D model allows Forté joint replacement surgeons to personalize each patient’s surgical plan based on their unique anatomy prior to surgery.
Under computer guidance from the surgical plan, a robotic arm assists the surgeon in making more accurate cuts with less injury to the tissue during surgery.
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics combines advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical treatments to provide patients with a return to active living.
