Bryan M. Saltzman, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Bryan Saltzman named Chief of the Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Division at IU Health

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Past Team Coverage

  • UNC Charlotte
  • American Athletic Conference
  • Stumptown Atheletic
  • National Independent Soccer Association
  • Charlotte Knights
  • MLB minor leagues
  • Carolina Panthers
  • NFL

Current Team Coverage/Consulting

  • IU Indy
  • Horizon League
  • Indycar Series
  • HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Meet Dr. Saltzman UI Health Picture   ResearchGate Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Indiana University

  • Chief of Sports Medicine & Shoulder/Elbow Surgery Division for IU Health Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine & Shoulder/Elbow Surgery
  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Subspecialty Board Certified in Sports Medicine Surgery
  • Nationally-recognized expertise in adolescent, young adult and adult athlete injury care
  • Specialist in the minimally-invasive treatment of cartilage disorders, meniscus tears, patellar instability/dislocations and ligament injuries including ACL tears and multiligament knee injuries
  • Specialist in shoulder surgery, including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization/labrum repair, latarjet reconstruction, shoulder replacement, and reverse shoulder replacement
  • Expert in joint preservation, offering cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments including cartilage restoration, meniscus transplantation, realignment osteotomies
  • Innovation in the field of therapeutic OrthoBiologics and autologous Cell-based Therapy including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC)
Athletic Injuries:
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What is New in
Sports Medicine?

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure during which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and treatment of problems inside the joint.

Benefits

  • Smaller incisions
  • Minimal soft tissue trauma
  • Less pain and scars
  • Lower infection rate
  • Faster healing time
  • Earlier mobilization
  • Shorter hospital stay
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Recent & Upcoming

  • AOSSM Research Committee
    Doctors shed light on Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell’s muscle condition

    Dr. Bryan Saltzman, IU Division Chief of Sports Medicine Surgery, said that so many players being out at one time can put additional stress on those remaining.
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  • AOSSM Research Committee
    Indy experts weigh in on Haliburton’s injury, spike in Achilles tendon tears in NBA

    Achilles tears plagued the league this year, ending not only the season of some superstars, but effectively sidelining them for part, if not all of, next year, too.
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  • AOSSM Research Committee
    Achilles injuries in the NBA: Doctor weighs in following Haliburton's surgery

    INDIANAPOLIS — After the recent injury to Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers star and NBA standout, Dr. Bryan Saltzman, an expert on sports injuries, weighed in on the increasing prevalence of Achilles injuries in the league.
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  • AOSSM Research Committee
    AOSSM Research Committee 2025

    Dr. Saltzman has received of addition to the AOSSM Research Committee as a Member at Large for a term from 2025-2028.
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    CoinFlips: ACL Tear in 18M

    CoinFlips webinar discussion between Dr. Vehniah Tjong, Dr. Patrick Siparsky and Dr. Bryan Saltzman, discussing considerations surrounding an ACL tear in an 18year male athlete
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Current Research

  • Current Research
    Andrew B Rees, G Dillon Graham, Joseph M Burger, Bryan M Saltzman, Shadley Schiffern, Patrick Connor, Nady Hamid. Is formal physical therapy necessary after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty? A single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. PMID: 40959011 PMCID: PMC12434948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.02.012 Read More
  • Current Research
    Jaden Hardrick, Anna M Ifarraguerri, Michael S Collins, David P Trofa, James E Fleischli, Nady Hamid, Patrick N Siparsky, Bryan M Saltzman. Liposomal bupivacaine after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair moderately decreases early postoperative pain and demonstrates equivocal opioid consumption compared to traditional interscalene nerve blocks: A systematic review and meta-analysis of level 1 studies. PMID: 39971098 Read More
  • Current Research
    Auston R Locke, Niklas H Koehne, Avanish Yendluri, Charles Laurore, Kyle K Obana, Justin Tiao, Bryan M Saltzman, David P Trofa, Xinning Li, Robert L Parisien, Bryan M Saltzman. Sex- and Age-Specific Review of Flag Football Injuries in the United States: A 10-Year Analysis of National Injury Data. PMID: 40145666 Read More
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Our Happy Patients
Our Happy Patients

121 reviews with 5.0 star rating

  • Dr Saltzman explains plans and options very well. Read More - N G Hartsell
  • Highly impressed and thankful for Dr. Saltzman. From surgery to post op-care everything was smooth and I was cared for well by him and his team! Read More - Lauren Lewer
  • Dr. Saltzman is great! I had reverse shoulder replacement in June 2023 and it has been a huge success. Great doctor and staff!! Read More - Katie Somers
  • Dr Saltzman and his team were showed me excellent care. Willing to sit down talk and hear all of my concerns . I tore my meniscus up and he walked me through the multiple scenarios of how to fix it and was extremely professional and nice.Worked hard to save as much of my meniscus so I have greater function with it later on . Highly highly recommend! Read More - Haley Galliher
  • Dr Saltzman is the best. Master of his craft with great bedside manor. Couldn't be happier with the outcome Read More - Jonathan Magnin
IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Methodist Professional Center1801 N Senate Blvd, Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN 46202
IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Methodist Medical Plaza North [Carmel]201 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46280
  • ASES
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Alpha Omega Alpha - Honor Medical Society
  • UNC Charlotte
  • American Athletic Conference
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Stumptown Athletic
  • National Independent Soccer Association
  • IU Indy
  • Horizon League
  • Indycar Series