Shelbourne Knee Center at Methodist Hospital
| Attention Non-Athletes Young athletes are just one of the many types of patients we see at the Shelbourne Knee Center . Please see the patient education section of our website for information about the conditions we treat. |
| Immediate appointments are available | |
| 317.924.8636 | 888.349.5633 |
DirectionsOur patients come from all over the US to receive knee care and getting to our office is easy from anywhere in the city, state or country. Click here for directions. |
World-Class Care for Knees
The Shelbourne Knee Center at Methodist Hospital provides specialized, World-Class Care for Knees. 
Our entire 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-Shelbourne Knee Center
Press Release 2/25/2009
Getting back in the game: Shelbourne Knee Center releases ground-breaking ACL study
Findings show student athletes can safely return to full sports competition in as little as four months post-surgery
Click here for the complete press release
Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne presented "Return to Basketball and Soccer after ACL Reconstruction in Competitive School-Aged Athletes" to an audience at the annual American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 2/25/2008 Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Urch discusses ACL tears with a reporter from the Indianapolis Star.
Indianapolis Star. 11/25/2008- ACL Treatment Depends on Athletic Lifestyle
Brian Murphy, MS, LAT, ATC wins the 2007 Athletic Trainer of the Year Award from the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association.
Indiana Athletic Trainers Association. http://www.iata-usa.org/awardWinners.asp
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Lottie Applewhite – Author’s Editor Extraordinaire!
Lottie Applewhite is an Author’s Editor who has been working with
Dr. Shelbourne and the Shelbourne Knee Center since 1984 to help refine our writing for medical journals and books. Conducting ongoing research has been the backbone of our clinical practice, but doing the research is only half of the work. Getting the research published is the important last step to making advances in medicine. Lottie has a special talent for helping authors make sure their ideas and research get recorded accurately. She has worked with many doctors around the country and the world and is well known in the orthopaedic community. We feel extremely honored that she has chosen to work with us the past 25 years. Thank you, Lottie, for shining your special light in our world!
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Return to Competition of High School Athletes after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
K. Donald Shelbourne, MD, Katherine Bohard, and Tinker Gray, MA
Introduction
There are very few studies that specifically examine the return to activity after surgery, and most include patients of all ages and activity levels. Two previous studies examining the return to competitive sports after ACL reconstruction had return rates of 39 to 62%. Furthermore, it is thought that the female athletes do not return to activity as often as the male athletes...
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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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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.
* A recent study shows that 95% of our high school student athletes returned to their sport on average 4 mos after ACL surgery.
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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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Research Based Treatment
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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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 rehabilitation program just for you.
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Rehabilitation Department
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.
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Surgery
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.
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