Lindaman Orthopaedics
All day Wednesday and Friday Morning are reserved for Surgery Time. The Office is staffed and I'm available if needed or if no Surgeries are scheduled
As of May 1st, 2023 any contact or communication with me or the Office must be through my HIPPA compliant email:
[email protected]
If you wish copies of your medical records go to my web site:
lindamanortho.com
The "Release of Information" form is on that web site both as a Microsoft Word document and as an Adobe .pdf document
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END!
17 Years ago I started a Private Practice aimed at providing Musculoskeletal care to the Pediatric Population in Central Iowa.
I envisioned working 10 years, maybe 15 years. For the last 5-7 years I've been trying to find someone to take over the Pediatric part of my practice so that I would be able to Retire, but have been unable to.
As of May 1st, 2023 Lynn M Lindaman MD and Lindaman Orthopaedics will no longer be scheduling appointments or seeing patients.
Over the next several weeks I will be posting how to access my Office through Secure, Encrypted email, and the ability to access or transfer your Medical Records via a Secure, Encrypted access.
16/12/2022
Perspectives from a Practitioner, Patient, and Advocate Like most patients with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, I was diagnosed in childhood. As such, this has been a constant
01/09/2022
THIS MONTH: Chat with Drs. Edward Hsiao and Kelly Wentworth, endocrinologists and researchers at UCSF. Their talk will cover some basic FD/MAS information as well as TIPS and TRICKS for getting the most out of your medical visits!
Optimizing your In-Person and Telehealth Visits | Sept 19th at 7pm EDT | Register & Submit Qs here: https://fdmasalliance.org/optimizing-fdmas-visits/
22/08/2022
School is back in session! Be sure to check frequently that your child is not carrying more than 15% of their body weight in their backpack. Learn more about : https://bit.ly/3T6J4Yi
08/08/2022
Because of the fast pace and rapid changes in direction, injuries to the knee and ankle are very common when playing soccer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zJxCJz
25/07/2022
"Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children ages 5-18."
Be safe this summer & check out these safety tips: https://bit.ly/3QaXR2b
11/07/2022
Over 17,000 children are treated each year for lawnmower injuries in the U.S.
View the guidelines and more about : https://bit.ly/3yUKwoM
08/07/2022
The Chicago Cubs have placed Kyle Hendricks on the 15-day IL after Hendricks left Tuesday’s start with a right shoulder strain. Overhead throwing places extremely high stresses on the shoulder, which can lead to a wide range of overuse shoulder injuries in throwing athletes like baseball pitchers. See which injuries are the most common at : https://bit.ly/3IB27W9
02/07/2022
We hope everyone has a fun & safe 4th of July! 🎇
27/06/2022
Did you know the ball can reach speeds of up to 140mph in professional players?! 🎾The quick movements in both the arms & the legs can lead to a wide variety of injuries. Fortunately, most of these problems can be treated without surgery. Preparation & proper technique can decrease the risk of injury: https://bit.ly/3HVzSko
21/06/2022
'Tis the season for summer fun. What are the top musculoskeletal injuries you're seeing at your practice? Experts at put together these tips to help keep people of all ages safe. https://bit.ly/3Hmopdj
26/05/2022
27/04/2022
The health impact of not getting enough calcium in childhood can last a lifetime, including raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. In honor of Every Kid Healthy Week, the experts at explain how much calcium growing kids (and fully-grown adults) need for strong bones, plus the best sources of this vital nutrient: https://bit.ly/2A5ymdM
11/04/2022
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11/04/2022
⛳Most golf injuries are overuse injuries. The repetitive, one-sided motion of the swing causes these injuries. Injuries to muscles most commonly involve the back, arms, and legs. Learn more about golf injury prevention: https://bit.ly/3E1HAHQ
23/03/2022
Bob Gorrell by Bob Gorrell for March 23, 2022 | GoComics.com View the comic strip for Bob Gorrell by cartoonist Bob Gorrell created March 23, 2022 available on GoComics.com
16/03/2022
If you look as the Application, Removal, Care procedures and warning sign of complications from CASTS, you will understand why, whenever possible we use fracture braces instead of CASTS
Casts & splints are used to keep the & soft tissues lined up & protected while they are healing. Learn more about the types of , application, care, possible warning signs, & additional FAQs: https://bit.ly/3tZ8cop
10/03/2022
If spring weather entices you to exercise outside or you're resuming exercise after a winter layoff, you may be at risk for stress fractures in your feet or ankles. These overuse injuries can occur when you suddenly ramp up your workouts or change workout surfaces. Learn about stress fracture prevention, and what to do if you suspect you have one, at : https://bit.ly/3hGoSek
09/03/2022
If you're taking advantage of this long winter, be sure to take a look at some of the injury prevention strategies when : https://bit.ly/3sU7fyo ❄🎿
06/03/2022
STOP Sports Injuries Says: Properly fitting equipment is essential. Protective equipment from helmets to shoulder pads to breezers can’t protect young hockey players if they do not fit correctly!
Get in gear with more injury prevention tips here: https://bit.ly/3HbkJcQ
05/03/2022
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04/03/2022
STOP Sports Injuries Says: A small cut or scrape may not seem like a big deal, but for a wrestler, an infection can have major consequences and can spread to teammates and opponents.
Grab these tips to minimize the risk: https://bit.ly/3IyHVDv
02/03/2022
Steve Spurrier: Let's STOP Sports Injuries Steve Spurrier, the Hall of Fame Head Ball Coach, encourages parents, other caregivers, coaches, administrators and everyone else involved in youth sports to help…
01/03/2022
Do you have a question about a children's orthopaedic condition or treatment? Submit your question: https://bit.ly/3Hzr6GS & Dr. Murphy-Zane will answer 🙌
28/02/2022
BREAKING: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) have teamed up to STOP Sports Injuries. AOSSM created valuable resources to help keep young athletes in the game. NCYS delivers that knowledge straight to parents, coaches and admins. Get your playbook here: https://bit.ly/3JQSL7N
13/02/2022
Finally the CDC does something common sense. Also people, physicians included, need to realize that the CDC issues GUIDELINES and RECOMMENDATIONS, not laws or regulations. Now we just need to convince the Insurance Companies of that.
CDC Proposes New Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids, Dropping Specific Dosage Recommendations The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proposed new opioid prescribing guidelines that will drop its ...
08/02/2022
The L.A. Rams’ offense may be without Tyler Higbee and Van Johnson on Super Bowl Sunday, as both are questionable due to knee injuries. A complex joint, the knee is vulnerable to a variety of injuries, including sprains, ligament tears, fractures, and dislocations. Learn more about these common knee injuries from the experts at : https://bit.ly/3LbGcFE
13/01/2022
Physeal fractures are common; they make up 15-30% of all fractures in children. Common areas for fractures are the fingers, wrist, & lower leg. Learn more about growth plate fractures: https://bit.ly/3FpJPDK
21/12/2021
As you’re having fun decorating and engaging in outdoor activities this holiday season, don’t forget to take basic precautions to prevent injuries. Throwing out your back or breaking a bone will definitely put a damper on your celebrations, so follow these safety tips from the experts at : https://bit.ly/3DRK0XS
20/12/2021
It's easy to slip and fall while skating or walking on icy surfaces, and trying to break your fall with your hand can result in a painful wrist injury. In fact, falling onto an outstretched hand is the leading cause of wrist sprains, according to the experts at . Learn more, including how long it takes to recover, here: https://bit.ly/2OumJXl
15/12/2021
Hockey is a collision sport but injury risk can be minimized with proper equipment and safety. 🥅🏒 Be sure to keep in mind these injury prevention tips: https://bit.ly/2DKebXW
06/12/2021
You may not appreciate the physical demands of snow removal until you overdo it and suffer a pulled muscle, sprain, or other orthopaedic injury. Learn from the experts at how to prevent snow shoveling — and snowblowing — injuries as you clear your driveway and walkways this winter: https://bit.ly/2N64w2d
03/12/2021
Did you know inline skates, skateboards, and skate skis can reach speeds up to 25 mph? Learn more about inline skating safety: https://bit.ly/3lzrU6K
22/11/2021
Whether you’re participating in a Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving or are simply interested in taking up running, it’s important to be prepared. From choosing the right attire to staying hydrated to warming up properly, these tips from the experts at can help ensure a safe run. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2Z12UHh
22/11/2021
Elbow fractures make up about 10% of fractures in kids. There are 3 bones in the elbow joint that allow the elbow to bend, straighten, and allow the forearm to rotate (palms up & palms down). Learn more about : https://bit.ly/3DK1o1h
15/11/2021
🏀More than 500,000 people are treated every year for related . Most of these injuries are preventable with a few simple steps: https://bit.ly/SIPBasketball
05/11/2021
Titans star Derrick Henry had surgery this week after suffering a Jones fracture in his foot against the Colts. Jones fractures, which occur at the base of the fifth metatarsal, are typically slow to heal, and Henry is likely to miss the rest of the regular season. Learn more about toe and forefoot fractures, including how they are treated, from the experts at OrthoInfo. https://bit.ly/2Yh0eLt
02/11/2021
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced last week that star right winger Nikita Kucherov will be out 8 to 10 weeks after suffering a lower-body injury during a collision. Both contact injuries, like Kucherov’s, and non-contact injuries are common in hockey players of all ages and skill levels. Learn how to stay safe on the ice from the experts at OrthoInfo. https://bit.ly/318Ocok
KIDS BONES
WHY should I bring my child to a Pediatric Orthopaedist?
“Back in the Day” ... the general muscle and joint aches and other musculoskeletal complaints in children were part of the routine care of the “General Practitioner” (now called Family Practice Specialists). The routine broken bone and the, very rare, sports injury were the mainstay of the “Community Orthopaedists”. These Community Orthopaedists, for the most part, no longer exist. Everyone is now sub-specialized in Total Joints, Spine, Trauma, Sports Medicine, etc. with their entire time being devoted to Surgery. They don’t want to see a patient unless it is a condition that they can operate on. The vast majority of Pediatric muscle, bone and joint complaints are non-operative! Therefore they don’t want to care for the pediatric population. The care of the pediatric patient is defered to their “Mid-Level Providers” (non-physicians). When they do have to provide orthopaedic care to the pediatric patient, they do so in the way the learned, in the 3 months that they had to learn the entire spectrum of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions, 15 years ago. During this time there have been dramatic advances in all aspects of Orthopaedics. Therefore their educational time has been spent on keeping up with the advances in their chosen subspecialty. As such, their expertise in caring for the pediatric patient has stagnated into the last century! During this time the number of kids participating in organized sports (a good thing) has sky rocketed. The number of injuries and the types of injuries are dramatically different. More importantly, our approach to pediatric musculoskeletal problems, particularly fractures, has dramatically changed. The “three months at home in a Body Cast is no big deal” is no longer acceptable by the family or the physician.
WHY am I in Private Practice in the middle of Iowa?
Iowa is unique in many ways. (People from Minnesota insert your own joke here.) In most other locations the major academic and research universities are located in the major population areas. Pediatric Orthopaedics was, and in many places still is, the property of Academic Institutions. In Iowa the vast majority, probably more than 2/3rd’s, of the population is several hours from the University of Iowa. Since most “Community Orthopaedists” provide care to the pediatric population only reluctantly, and then possibly in an antiquated manner, this would leave an ever expanding pediatric population with an ever expanding need for orthopaedic care having to choose between costing the family an entire day and and expensive amount of travel for routine orthopaedic care, or receive care from someone for whom, providing that care takes away from what they really want to be doing, such as Total Joints. Therefore I am in Iowa because I felt that the Pediatric Patients, their Families, and their Primary Care Providers deserved 21st Century Orthopaedic Care conveniently and locally!
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