Michael Bender, MD

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. bit.ly/3CUguD6.

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. bit.ly/3sXKMj2.

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Bender on being named one of America’s Leading Shoulder Surgeons for 2025 @Newsweek! Read the full article here: bit.ly/4oISxVF. #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #BackToYourForte #ShoulderSurgeon

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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: bit.ly/4e1VI5q.

Dr. Lance Rettig, assistant team physician for @IndStAthletics, Dr. Michael Bender, head team physician for @ButlerAthletics & Dr. Jonathan Smerek, head team physician for @IndStAthletics covered the final game of the #NITtournament. Congrats to the #Sycamores on a great season!

Dr. Jonathan Smerek, head team physician for @IndStAthletics & Dr. Michael Bender, head team physician for @ButlerAthletics, covered the #NIT semi-finals as @IndStBasketball took on @utahathletics. Congrats to the sycamores on a great win! Good luck in the finals tomorrow night.

In honor of Veteran's Day, U.S. Army veteran Biane Kidwell shares her journey with shoulder replacement surgery: bit.ly/40Fe85J Thank you, Biane and all veterans for your service to our country. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ShoulderReplacement #ShoulderArthritis #Orthopedics

🏐🏈 More action-packed athletic events! Last weekend, Monica Schrader PT, ATC provided sports medicine coverage at the @IHSAA1 state finals for volleyball. Dr. Michael Bender provided sports medicine coverage for the victorious @parktudor School Panthers football team.

With experience in treating a wide variety of injuries for throwing athletes, our team of upper extremity specialists is here to help you get back in the game and perform at your highest level. Learn more about our throwing athlete program at bit.ly/45TWNaQ.