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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injury

December 21, 2018

in Knee, Orthopedic Physician, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
December 21, 2018
Tagged With: ACL, ACL injury, arthroscopic surgery, basketball injury, best doctor, knee doctor, knee injuries, knee pain, knee surgeon, missoula doctor, skiing injury
 

Dr. Gary Willstein uses the knee model in clinic today to explain to a patient about the role of the ACL, Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The ACL is one of the four ligaments in the knee joint that provides stabilization. It crosses from front to back across the knee joint, connecting the tibia (shin) bone to the femur (thigh) bone. An ACL tear or sprain occurs with a sudden change in direction or pivot against a locked knee, an awkward landing, or out of control play. It is a somewhat common injury as we move in to the active basketball and skiing season. At the time of the injury, signs and symptoms may include: a loud pop sound, severe pain, knee swelling, a feeling of instability or giving way with weight bearing. Dr. Willstein performs manual tests of the knee to start the assessment and if he suspects an ACL tear he will order an MRI. Approximately half of ACL injuries also involve damage to the meniscus, articular cartilage, or other ligaments www.aaos.org. Treatment includes bracing, physical therapy and surgery depending on the severity of the injury. Dr. Willstein has surgical technique options depending on the patient’s clinical assessment. He may use a patellar tendon graft, a hamstring tendon graft, or an allograft (tendon from a cadaver). The ACL recovery process after surgery is lengthy. Most athletes will require 6-8 months (up to 12 months) of intensive physical therapy before they can return to their sport. The length of recovery is so important to limit your risk of re-injury. Dr. Willstein specializes in the surgical repair of ACL injuries with successful outcomes.

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No one could ask for any finer surgeon for joint replacement. Dr. Joseph Gholson and his staff are truly the finest found anywhere. I left my home at 7am and returned home at 7pm that evening with a complete new hip and mine was not an easy hip to redo. No words can express enough praise this fine surgeon and truly a fine gentleman.

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Dr. Gholson is very professional, listens to patient concerns and takes them into consideration when planning individual care. His explanation of my surgery, before and after, was accurate and spot on. I highly recommend him.

Healthgrades Review Nov. 2019

"Everyone was very helpful and nice. Dr. Allmacher and Dr. Gholson were great!! Can't wait until next week to get my knee replacement done."

August 2019

"Dr. Witte and Darcy were both terrific. I liked that Witte treated me like a person with a brain who wants to understand the situation rather than just processing another patient. He had an array of helpful suggestions and went ovr the MRI's carefully with me. He has an intelligent and kind way of engaging and I really appreciated it."

August 2019

"I'm really excited to have Dr Gholson as my knee doctor!"

August 2019

"Between Dr. Allmacher doing a great job and Bob Botkin making sure the fixes take in physical therapy, you have a winning team at Msla Bone & Joint."

Bill M. April 2019

"I hate to say it but my family is a frequent flyer at MBJ and all of our experiences have been amazing. The latest visits have been for my severely broken foot and Dr. Roster has taken care of me for the last 5 months. It's been great!

April 2019

"We are so thankful for the warmth, compassion, and quality care we received from the entire staff at Missoula Bone & Joint. We would especially like to thank Mary, Michelle and all the nurses at the surgery center"

Christina, April 2019

" Dr. Jarrett and his nurse Erica are amazing. Erica is always professional yest puts me at ease each and every visit. She is prompt with her return of phone calls and an absolute pleasure to see at my appointments. She's a keeper!"

Leslie B. April 2019

"Dr. Sullivan is the most compassionate, thorough and comprehensive doctor and surgeon I have had. He shares his knowledge in an understandable and gentle manner and his skill as a surgeon is unsurpassed. I highly recommend both he and his staff."

Dr. Judith Seddon, April 2019

"After checking in I was sitting in a chair waiting and one of your receptionists saw that I was struggling to sit with my knee brace. She promptly came over and gave me a small stool to prop my leg up on. Customer service at its finest - way to go!"

Leslie, 2019

"I was skiing late in the day on a Friday and fell, causing severe pain in my right ankle. I decided I needed to get an x-ray to see if anything was broken. Rather than going to the emergency room, I called Bone & Joint Urgent Care and they were able to x-ray my ankle immediately. The PA conferred with Dr. Wright and they gave me a boot to wear for a week to see if the bone shifted before they decided on casting or surgery. I followed up with Dr. Wright, he was attentive, knowledgable and caring about my needs. He answered all my questions and didn't act like he was rushed or hurried to get through my appointment. I was very happy with my experience at Missoula Bone & Joint."

March 2019

"I love Dr. Channer and all his staff. My knee is just perfect. I graduated from physical therapy. I am still doing my exercise at home."

Patti, March 2019

"We have both been very pleased with Dr. LaPorte and everyone at B&J. We are scheduled for my wife's second knee replacement surgery in July."

Mark, March 2019

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Same quality care. Same location. New facility. New services. This is so exciting! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 5.30pm with tours being offered from 5pm-6pm. This facility is a two story, 31,949 square foot building with four (4) state of the art surgical suites and private recovery… 

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Missoula Bone & Joint provides comprehensive orthopedic care in Western Montana. Our highly experienced orthopedic surgeons specialize in the following surgical procedures: general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, foot & ankle surgery, elbow surgery, hand surgery, wrist surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, spine surgery and SI joint surgery. Missoula Bone and Joint Surgery Center offers the following services and programs: Physical Therapy, Urgent Care, Surgery Center, Wellness Program, Bone Health Clinic,  Athletic Training Outreach Program, and a Sports Performance Group.

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