Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

01/26/2026

MONDAY, JANUARY 26 HOURS: All Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center clinic and hand therapy locations will be closed Monday, January 26.

Imaging and Surgery will remain OPEN.

Patients will be contacted to reschedule Clinic appointments.

For questions or concerns, please contact us at 317.875.9105.

01/20/2026

We're ecstatic to officially welcome Greg Merrell, MD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Hand Surgery as of January 1! His new Editorial Board brings more voices to the table than ever before. Join us in congratulating Dr. Merrell, and check out the new era of JHS!

01/08/2026

The Diagnosis and Treatment Manual for Physicians and Therapists, 5th edition – order yours today!

This expanded 4-volume set, brought to you by the team at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, includes:

📘 Vol. 1 & 2: Updated treatment guidelines for common upper extremity diagnoses and procedures
📗 Vol. 3: Patient handouts in English
📙 Vol. 4: Patient handouts in Spanish

Each order includes all four 300+ page volumes – a trusted resource for physicians, therapists and healthcare teams dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes.

👉 Learn more and order here: https://bit.ly/49QBSZR

01/06/2026

The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center – Avon location has relocated. For those receiving care at this location, hand and upper extremity surgeons Dr. Thomas Kaplan, Dr. Ian Chow and the occupational therapy team will see patients at OrthoIndy Brownsburg: https://bit.ly/4q7iGh7

For questions, please call Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center at 317.875.9105.

12/31/2025

🚨 REMINDER: Hand Care 2026 will take place from April 30-May 2nd, 2026 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Hand Care has been an Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center and Hand Rehabilitation Center of Indiana tradition since 1984. The meeting was established to share clinical knowledge with the goal of advancing the practice of hand therapy and quality of patient care both nationally and internationally.

Registration opens in late January 2026 – stay tuned for more details!

12/17/2025

We're proud to share new research from the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center Therapy team: Reduced Pain and Edema Following Delayed Therapy for Flexor Tenolysis

This study found that delaying therapy until three days post-op following Flexor Tenolysis can safely reduce early pain and swelling while still delivering strong, lasting improvements in range of motion.

These findings reinforce how thoughtful, evidence-based therapy timing can improve patient comfort and overall outcomes following hand surgery. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qcsFRQ

12/09/2025

MEET THE DOC: Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, an OrthoIndy Practice hand and upper extremity surgeon Dr. Thomas Kaplan treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, and has special interest in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, fracture care, and Dupuytren disease. His practice philosophy is to provide both time-tested and state-of-the-art care in a way that emphasizes the patient’s goals.

Learn more about Dr. Kaplan here: https://bit.ly/4oJbWEy

11/26/2025

📢 NOW HIRING: Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center – Therapy Center is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist in both Indianapolis and Kokomo.

Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4oVrLZO, or email your CV to dsparks@orthoindy.com.

11/20/2025

11/07/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: Hand Care 2026 will take place from April 30 - May 2, 2026 in Noblesville, IN.

Hand Care has been an Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center and Hand Rehabilitation Center of Indiana tradition since 1984. The meeting was established to share clinical knowledge with the goal of advancing the practice of hand therapy and quality of patient care both nationally and internationally.

Registration opens in late January 2026!

11/06/2025

🏆 OrthoIndy is excited to share that 56 of our physicians have been named 2025 Top Doctors by Indianapolis Monthly. These physicians represent the full spectrum of orthopedic care.

“We are proud to see so many of our physicians recognized by their peers as leaders in orthopedic care,” said Dr. Matthew Lavery, president of OrthoIndy. “This recognition reflects not only the skill and dedication of our doctors but also the teams who support them each day. At OrthoIndy, our mission is to help patients return to the activities they love most, and it is rewarding to see our commitment to outstanding outcomes honored in this way.”

View the full list of OrthoIndy's 2025 Top Doctors here: https://bit.ly/4oTWMgb

10/30/2025

ICYMI: Our very own Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT - Director of Hand Therapy was named the 2025 - 2026 President of the American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT this past weekend at the annual meeting in Salt Lake City.

Please join us in congratulating Danielle in earning this prestigious position in hand therapy!