Bones are the hardest tissues in your body. Although bones are strong, they can split or break under too much pressure or force. If the external force is greater than the strength of the bone it will break. A broken bone is called a fracture. A fracture can occur in a variety of ways. The…
Blog
Welcome Ryan McCann to our Physical Therapy Team
As we celebrate Physical Therapy month we are excited to welcome Ryan McCann, PT, DPT, ATC to the MBJ Physical Therapy team. Ryan enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic conditions including post-operative care and overuse injuries with a particular interest in sports-related pathologies. Previous experiences have given him unique insight regarding ACL-reconstruction, tendon pathology,…
Comprehensive Care for Shoulder Pain
The anatomy of the shoulder makes it susceptible to injury and shoulder pain. It is an amazing joint because the greater range of motion allows it to perform multiple functions. However, this range of motion can result in a lack of stability, which is why it is so easily injured. The shoulder surgeons at Missoula Bone &…
OR Excellence in Outpatient Surgery
Missoula Bone & Joint received an honorable mention for OR Excellence in Outpatient Surgery. The article was published in the Outpatient Surgery Magazine’s September Issue. At Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center we pride ourselves on proactive protocols and practices that greatly minimize surgical site infections in our patient population. We are an orthopedic specialty…
Filed Under: Outpatient Surgery Center
Athletic Trainers at the High Schools
Get to know the Athletic Trainers at your high school. You can find them in the training room and on the sidelines at games and practices helping our high school athletes stay at the top of their game. They can help with injury prevention, immediate injury management and post injury strengthening and support. It is…
What causes back and neck pain?
Understanding the spine and what causes back and neck pain The spine is an intricate and fragile structure. It is comprised of 25 joints that connect to 33 individual bones called vertebrae. There are 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae, 12 thoracic (mid-back) vertebrae, and 5 lumbar (low back) vertebrae. The rest of the lower vertebrae in…
Top Workplace in Montana Awards 2021
#2 Top Workplace in Montana Award. We are thrilled that Missoula Bone & Joint was recognized as the #2 Top Workplace in Montana in the large company category. A big thank you to our physicians, our leadership team, and all of our amazing staff for making MB&J a Top Workplace in Montana! This award is…
Filed Under: Awards
Hand and Wrist Conditions and Injuries
Hand and Wrist Conditions Wrist injuries, hand disorders, and elbow conditions are common and can cause pain, loss of sensation, loss of movement, and impaired function. Our hand and upper extremity specialists are prepared to treat these problems so that you can return to work or your favorite activities as quickly as possible. Missoula Bone…
Tagged With:
How to deal with a string of nagging injuries
Dr. Amrine gave this patient “beacons of hope” and was quoted in this article “My Quest to Bulletproof Myself Against Injury” written by Matt Skenazy for Outside magazine, June 18, 2021. The article talks about the struggles of a string of nagging injuries, when you hit a certain age, when your body just doesn’t perform…
Tagged With:
Learn about Hip, Shoulder and Knee Injuries on ESPN’s Sports Medicine Journal
The Sports Medicine Journal – radio interviews with Dr. Michael Wright Once a month, Colter Nuanez of ESPN Missoula is joined on “Nuanez Now” by Dr. Michael Wright, an orthopedic surgeon at Missoula Bone & Joint to discuss a variety of sports injuries that afflict athletes. Dr. Wright is a fellowship-trained, board-certified sports medicine specialist…
Tagged With:
