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Teaming Up on Knees The Shelbourne Knee Center is an orthopedic practice dedicated to the care, treatment and research of patients with knee injuries/conditions. Click here for employment opportunities. Orthopedic surgeons, K. Donald Shelbourne MD and Scott E. Urch MD, lead a lineup of physical therapists and athletic trainers who work together, using a team approach, for diagnosing and treating patients with all kinds of knee problems.

This approach to treatment is unique to the Shelbourne Knee Center and allows your physical therapist or athletic trainer to have direct contact with your physician for a full understanding of your knee condition. This access has proven to be very valuable to our patients' overall treatment recovery. Our onsite, fully equipped rehabilitation gym and x-ray department provide both efficiency and convenience during your appointments. Located just off I-65 in Indianapolis, the knee center is easy to get to from any part of the state. We are open 8-4:30, Monday through Friday and appointments are usually available within 24 hours of your phone call.

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World-class care for knees

Our medical staff is devoted solely to the treatment of knee injuries and conditions.

Nationally, 85% of the surgeons who perform ACL reconstructions do less than 10 ACL surgeries each year. Together at the Shelbourne Knee Center, Dr. Shelbourne and Dr. Urch perform about 250 ACL reconstruction surgeries each year.

Whatever your level of activity, you will receive individualized education and treatment regarding your knee.

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In the News:

ROM loss after ACLR linked to arthritis

The 2011 Best Poster Award went to a prospective study examining the link between the loss of normal knee range of motion (ROM) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and the incidence of arthritic changes observed on radiographs. The authors found that patients who were able to obtain and maintain normal knee motion had a lower incidence of such changes than patients who lost knee motion. Click here for the complete article

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Mutka: Knee-dy athletes often turn to Gary native Shelbourne

March 14, 2011-When Dr. Donald Shelbourne attended Wabash College in the 1970s, torn ACLs were career killers for athletes like hall of famers Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. Now, they're temporary setbacks because of surgical pioneers like him.

Shelbourne, a two-sport athlete at the all-male school, ended his athletic career with a knee injury in his senior year. Ironically, it inspired a career move that has prolonged the athletic life of many grateful warriors over the last three decades. Click here for the full Post-Tribune article.

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Dr. Shelbourne is Presented with the Houghston Award for the Second Time

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Indianapolis surgeon receives national award for research on ACL reconstruction
K. Donald Shelbourne, M.D., is the only individual to receive the prestigious Hughston Award for the second time

INDIANAPOLIS The Shelbourne Knee Center at Methodist Hospital and Clarian Human Motion* are proud to announce that Indianapolis-based orthopedic surgeon K. Donald Shelbourne, M.D., received one of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) most prestigious awards for his study on the long-term effects of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Dr. Shelbourne accepted the AOSSM's Hughston Award during a special ceremony that took place on Saturday, July 17, as part of the AOSSM's annual meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. *Now IU Health Orthopedics Click for full Press Release.

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Specialized Care for Knee Injuries

No matter what your activity level, your sore or injured knee deserves the best care possible. The physicians and rehabilitation staff at the Shelbourne Knee Center at Methodist Hospital work with only knees, giving them the experience and expertise to deal with your knee problem.

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	Is knee replacement the only option? Many patients come to us after being told that they need to have knee replacement surgery. Although there are times when knee replacement surgery is the best option, many patients benefit from the Shelbourne Knee Center's directed rehabilitation program and are able to avoid surgery.
Recently, we studied 50 patients with stiff, weak knees. These patients were treated with physical therapy that mainly focused on range of motion. 41 of these patients had arthritis and many had been told by other doctors that they would need a knee replacement. 84% of the patients in this study significantly improved with physical therapy. In situations when total knee replacement is the best option, this same rehabilitation (focusing on range of motion) before surgery allows for a faster recovery. If you think you need a total knee replacement (or have been told you do), call us to explore your options.

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Professional, Student or Recreational Athlete?

We have experience with athletes at every level of play. Getting back to sports as quickly and safely as possible is not only your goal, it is our commitment to you.

Our data shows that 75% of our high school athletes returned to their sport in less than 6 mos and the average is 5 mos after ACL surgery.

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Recent presentations

Dr Shelbourne

Orthopaedic Residency/Fellowship Program
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
June 9, 2011

Treatment of Meniscus Tears with ACL Reconstruction
Rehabilitation to Achieve Knee Symmetry.

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Not an Athlete? We Can Still Help

You don't have to be an athlete to hurt your knee and you don't have to be an athlete to receive our care. Your knee problem can affect your quality of life and getting you back to normal is as important to us as it is to you.

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Consistency: From our Physicians to our Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne and Dr. Scott E. Urch have dedicated themselves and their practices to providing world-class and innovative knee care for each and every patient. Both physicians base their surgical techniques and treatment from the same research.

Consistent care doesn't stop with our physicians. All physical therapists and athletic trainers are involved in our research and developing rehabilitation protocols. Since injuries and conditions vary from one person to the next, your physical therapist or athletic trainer will customize a research based rehab program just for you.

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Surgery

Not every injury needs surgery and not every patient wants surgery. Our fully staffed and equipped physical therapy department have proven rehabilitation techniques to decrease pain and increase function. In addition, our rehabilitation program can prevent unnecessary surgery for many knee injuries and conditions.

If surgery is needed, Dr. Shelbourne and Dr. Urch share the same surgical and rehabilitation philosophies. Research has proven both their surgical techniques and rehabilitation programs to be the most effective and progressive treatments available. Every patient who walks though our door receives the same quality of treatment and care.

Treatment for any injury or condition can vary from one medical practice to another. Our treatments are based on more than 25 years of continual research and are tailored to meet each patients condition and needs. (see also Publications)

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Last Updated:
7/15/11