Michael Bender, MD

ASES Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon, board certified. Team Physician at Butler University & Park Tudor High School. Consultant For Indiana State University

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

Our joint replacement surgeons perform hundreds of surgeries each year and have extensive expertise in the areas of the body they treat. Our patients are provided a team with more experience and achieve better outcomes to return to their forté. https://t.co/EaNyAoQEQ7.

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The shoulder is crucial part of physical activity and whether it is hurting from an injury or overuse, look to our team of skilled shoulder specialists to review your pain and provide a treatment plan to get you moving without pain. https://t.co/mvwibNEzLK.

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Congratulations to Dr. Michael Bender on being named one of America’s Leading Shoulder Surgeons for 2025 @Newsweek! Read the full article here: https://t.co/g7CXCmhyS5.

#SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #BackToYourForte #ShoulderSurgeon

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

@ButleruWSoccer Congratulations Anna! A well deserved award.

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

Congratulations @jmoroknek15 ! It’s been a joy to see first hand all the hard work you have put in pay off.

Excited to cheer you on at the next level

@ButlerUBaseball @butleru

[Butler Baseball @ButlerUBaseball]

Jack Moroknek is the newest Washington National‼️

With the 321st pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals have selected Jack Moroknek!

#ButlerWay #ProDawgs

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

@IndStBasketball @TyrekeKey @Raptors Congrats @TyrekeKey ! Excited for you earn this opportunity and show them what you are made of.

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Over the last week, our Forté physicians & athletic trainers have been busy providing medical coverage and helping the community.  Dr. Michael Bender, Dr. Matthew Negaard and athletic trainers Jon Ramos, Mark Rund and Blair Ginnever covered the @IHSAA1 boys baseball state finals.

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

@wooten_luke Congratulations Luke! Well deserved.

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

@nojumper In what part of his routine did he tear his Left Pec?

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

Dr. Michael Bender, head team orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Phil Blaney, head team physician on the sidelines for @ButlerAthletics this afternoon.
#orthopedics #sportsmedicine

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

We’re kicking it off to sectionals! Dr. Smerek covering @GCHS_Athletics with Jeff Franciosi, ATC. Dr. Bender covering @ptpanthers with Sarah Luken, ATC. Dr. Nixon covering @RHS_Athletics with ATCs Megan Pakkala & Michael Sundell.
#SportsMedicine #HighSchoolFootball

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A crisp fall night under lights 🏈 Dr. Smerek covering @GCHS_Athletics with Abby Rumer, ATC. Dr. Negaard covering @HCS_Athletics with ATCs Kelcey Granger & Anna Nelson. Dr. Bender covering @ptpanthers with @LukenATC

#SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #HighSchoolFootball

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

We’re proud to be on the sidelines with the @Colts for over 40 years! A beautiful day at Lambeau Field. Let’s go blue!

Team physicians: Dr. Thurman Alvey, Dr. Matthew Negaard, Head team physician Dr. Peter Maiers and Dr. Dale Snead.

[Ralph Reiff @RalphReiff2]

Our Butler Orthopedic Consultant Physicians: (L) Peter Maiers, MD, Tom Klootwyk, MD, Team Physician Michael Bender, MD, Lance Rettig, MD, & David Porter, MD. | Available, accessible, communicators, sense of urgency & excellent.

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Dr.Bender covering @ptpanthers w/ @LukenATC. Dr. Wohler covering @RoncalliFB w/ Megan Pakkala. Dr. Rettig covering @panthersnc w/ Miho Sayles.

#highschoolfootbal #fridaynightlights

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College game day is here! We’re on the sidelines for @PurdueSports vs. @IndStAthletics & @ButlerAthletics vs. Upper Iowa. Dr. Smerek with head football ATC, Maggie McCarrick. Thomas Krupski, PA, Dr. Snead, Dr. Smerek, Dr. Ritter & Nathan Hills, ATC. Dr. Bender, & Dr. Phil Blaney

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

@ForteOrthopedic @tiptonathletics @GCHS_Athletics @LukenATC @ptpanthers We love working with these great athletic trainers to keep these kids healthy.

But when Fri night injuries happen, @ForteOrthopedic has a walk-in clinic 8-10am Sat to get X-rays & be seen by an orthopedic surgeon to get prompt diagnosis and plan to get them back quickly.

[Michael Bender, MD @MichaelBenderMD]

Great night to be back to the sidelines with @LukenATC and @ptpanthers . Congrats to @parktudor_fb on the opening night win!

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

Friday night lights are back! Dr. Kevin Condict is on the sidelines covering @tiptonathletics with Burke Emmert, ATC. Dr. David Porter on the sidelines at @GCHS_Athletics with Abbie Rumer, ATC & Jeff Franciosi, ATC. Dr. Michael Bender & @LukenATC on the sidelines with @ptpanthers

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

Friday night lights are back! Dr. Kevin Condict is on the sidelines covering @tiptonathletics with Burke Emmert, ATC. Dr. David Porter on the sidelines at @GCHS_Athletics with Abbie Rumer, ATC & Jeff Franciosi, ATC. Dr. Michael Bender & @LukenATC on the sidelines with @ptpanthers

[Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics @ForteOrthopedic]

Total shoulder replacement surgery is becoming one of the most successful orthopedic surgical procedures performed today due to advances in medical technology and surgical techniques. Patient-specific surgical planning is key. Learn how it is evolving: https://t.co/19qOGvzfwA.