Central Indiana Orthopedics

04/21/2026

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04/18/2026

On stage and in great company 👏

Dr. Brent Damer and Dr. Jamie Kay represented Central Indiana Orthopedics at the 69th Indiana Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, with Dr. Damer presenting on Cementless Total Knee.

Always a great time connecting, learning and pushing orthopedics forward.

04/17/2026

If your feet start hurting as spring activity ramps up, you’re not alone. 😫

For National Foot Health Awareness Month, our third blog looks at why foot pain often flares up in the spring — and how lifestyle changes like walking more, standing longer or returning to exercise can play a role. 👣

“Spring is one of the busiest times of year for foot and ankle pain,” says Dr. Steve Herbst. “People often increase their activity all at once, but the feet may not be conditioned for that sudden change.”

Listening to what your feet are telling you can help you stay active, comfortable and pain‑free this spring. Read the full blog here:

As the days get longer and the weather improves, many people naturally start moving more. Longer walks, more time outdoors, getting back to exercise or spending extended hours on their… read more

04/14/2026

Bunions? 🤔 Plantar fasciitis? 🤔 Some mystery injury that neither you nor Google can identify? 🤔 When you’ve got a foot or ankle condition that can’t be walked off, we can help. 🦶⚕️

Our Foot, Ankle and Podiatry care includes surgical and nonsurgical treatments from experts who are specially trained to relieve your pain—whether it just appeared, or whether you’ve been living with it for years. 😫

Visit any of our Walk-In Clinics, schedule an appointment at 800-622-6575, or learn more about our specialized services at ciocenter.com/services/ankle-foot.

04/10/2026

Bunions are more than just a bump — and they’re more common than you might think. 👣

For National Foot Health Awareness Month, we’re breaking down bunion pain — including causes, symptoms and when to seek care.

“A bunion isn’t just a bump on the side of the foot,” explains Dr. Stanton Wilhite. “It’s your big‑toe joint drifting out of position — and that shift is what actually causes the pain.”

Understanding the cause is often the first step toward finding relief. Read the full blog here:

If you’ve noticed a bump forming near your big toe — and it aches after a long day — you’re far from alone. Bunions are incredibly common, but they’re also… read more

04/09/2026

After 37 years as a Physical Therapist — including 33 years in outpatient orthopedics — we celebrate the retirement of Dwayne Smith, PT. 🎉

We are grateful Dwayne chose Central Indiana Orthopedics for the final 2½ years of his career and honored to be part of his journey. Patients consistently described him as kind, caring and thorough, with many saying they would “follow him anywhere.” 🥰

Thank you, Dwayne, for the exceptional care you provided and for the lasting impact you made on our patients and team. Congratulations on a well‑earned retirement!

04/08/2026

This month, we’re celebrating our wonderful occupational therapists! 👏 Besides offering therapies, exercises and trainings that help patients recover function and regain independence at home, work or play, our OTs support the healing of hands, wrists and elbows by creating custom-molded splints personalized for each individual. 😮 These custom-made splints offer a better fit, comfort and flexibility than over-the-counter options. Plus, they're removable, hygienic and can be adjusted by our specially trained OTs as recovery progresses. How cool! Have you been helped by an occupational therapist at CIO? 🤔 Share your story in the comments! 📖 👇

04/05/2026

Thanks to Dr. Warren Lawless for a timely reminder that our five Walk-In Clinics are just a hop, skip and jump away. 🐇

Whenever you need expert orthopedic care for an injury or pain, our clinics’ specialists will see you without an appointment. 🙌 It’s faster than a trip to the hospital ER—and more affordable (by leaps and bounds). 💯

Find the locations and hours of all our Walk-In Clinics at ciocenter.com/services/walk-in-clinic.

04/03/2026

🤔 Remember when we shared the news about becoming the first in Indiana to perform a Triathlon® Gold knee replacement?

This week, we got a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of Dr. Jamie Kay (and his NP, Haley!) in our outpatient surgery center, preparing to place the implant. 👀

Always fun to catch our surgeons doing what they do best.

In case you missed it, patients with metal sensitivities now have an option that works with Mako robotic-assisted surgery—available right here at Central Indiana Orthopedics.

Learn more: ciocenter.com/blog/cio-performs-indianas-first-triathlon-gold-knee-replacement-bringing-mako-robotic-assisted-surgery-to-patients-with-metal-sensitivities/

04/02/2026

We’re proud to be one of Central Indiana’s largest and most experienced orthopedic providers—but we wouldn’t be where we are without the contributions of living legends like Dr. Keith Miller. ⚕️

From 1986 to 2010, his work in our Muncie office left a lasting mark on both our practice and the community we serve. 🏥 We remain grateful for the example Dr. Miller set, and for the strong foundation he helped build. 🙏

Today, we recognize and thank a caring, compassionate physician whose past dedication continues to shape CIO’s future. ✨

04/01/2026

It’s easy to take our feet for granted—until foot pain reminds us how much we depend on them. 👣

During National Foot Health Awareness Month, we’ll be blogging about different ways to identify and treat foot discomfort, including plantar fasciitis: one of the most common conditions treated by CIO’s foot and ankle specialists. ⚕️

Need a few easy, non-surgical ways to treat this painful heel issue? 👍 Dr. Adam Lyon has tips waiting at https://ciocenter.com/blog/why-does-my-heel-hurt-in-the-morning-understanding-plantar-fasciitis-and-how-to-treat-it/.

03/31/2026

Dr. Herbst, Team Hope in Motion and Faith In Practice returned home last week after another successful orthopedic mission trip to Guatemala. What a blessing it is for this team to use their talents and expertise in this way—providing life‑changing surgeries to patients who otherwise would not have access to specialized orthopedic care.

Together, the team served 100 patients and completed more than 105 procedures, including 18 hip surgeries, 60 knee surgeries, and 27 foot and ankle procedures. Of those, 10 were clubfoot repairs for children ages 3–8, including three bilateral cases.

📸 Check out the album to see moments from this meaningful journey.

Below, Dr. Herbst shares reflections from this successful trip:

“After more than 20 years of mission work, I’m still surprised every single year.

How do 50 people—from every corner of the country, every walk of life, and every profession—come together and form a team that bonds and works with such unity from the very first moment?

It makes no sense.

In our normal lives, we rely on committees, team-building exercises, and detailed processes just to function efficiently. Often, despite all the effort, we fall short.

But in Guatemala, it simply happens.

105 procedures. 100 patients. 4 days.

How?

Yes, it’s the grace of God.

But it’s also the undeniable power of a shared purpose. It’s awe-inspiring to watch 50 individuals instantly become integral parts of a well-oiled machine that just gets it done.

What a powerful lesson.

If we could set aside the divides we create in our own country and unite around a common goal, our potential would be limitless.

I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this work each year, and I carry these lessons back with me—to my patients, my team, and my daily practice.”