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Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD

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(95 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, elbow problems, wrist problems, and more.

1260 Innovation Parkway Suite 150
Greenwood, IN 46143

(317) 802-2000

Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD is an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD is affiliated with OrthoIndy.

Office Locations

1260 Innovation Parkway Suite 150
Greenwood, IN 46143

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2012 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	413
immobilization	40
injections	141
musculoskeletal imaging	88
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	88

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2013 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	486
immobilization	30
injections	131
musculoskeletal imaging	98
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	41
X-rays	98

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	294

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	44
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	412
immobilization	33
injections	125
musculoskeletal imaging	103
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	28
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	35
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	420
immobilization	51
injections	149
joint surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	120
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	65
X-rays	120

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	888
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	84
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2016 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	385
immobilization	37
injections	144
musculoskeletal imaging	115
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	28
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	52
X-rays	115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	44
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2017 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	368
immobilization	39
injections	165
joint surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	102
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	35
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	70
X-rays	102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	26
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2018 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	342
immobilization	20
injections	169
musculoskeletal imaging	124
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	45
X-rays	124

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	27
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2019 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	324
immobilization	28
injections	161
musculoskeletal imaging	105
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	37
X-rays	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	34
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2020 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	307
immobilization	26
injections	169
musculoskeletal imaging	117
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	28
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	48
X-rays	117

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	28
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2021 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	243
immobilization	20
injections	134
joint surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	90
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	36
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	48
X-rays	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	26
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2022 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	213
immobilization	17
injections	84
musculoskeletal imaging	69
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	34
X-rays	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN during 2023 were injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
injections	14
musculoskeletal imaging	13
X-rays	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD in 2023

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greenwood, IN were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	45
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	338
immobilization	31
injections	132
joint surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	95
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	22
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	47
X-rays	95

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD.

**Gender**
Female	247
Male	147

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	342
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	103
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoIndy

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 95 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greenwood, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert H. Falender, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,089 $1,089
Crossroads Orthopedics, LLC	$790 $790
Stryker Corporation	$581 Mako $287	TRIATHLON $144	Trauma $104	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $21	ACCOLADE $13	Other $13
AXOGEN	$180 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $180
Skeletal Dynamics LLC	$129 Implate $129
Other	$572 Exogen $123	SPEED $123	Sports Medicine $107	XIAFLEX $88	Biologics $54	Other $77

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,932
Food and Beverage	$1,360
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$50

Biography

Dr. Robert Falender is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Greenwood, IN. His areas of expertise include the following: hand problems, wrist problems, and urgent care. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital for residency. Dr. Falender has received the following distinction: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Falender is affiliated with OrthoIndy. His practice in GREENWOOD, IN is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.