Wrist injuries are prevalent in the winter months because of slipping on the ice and other sports involving falls. A fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) can result in a fracture of the scaphoid. The scaphoid bone is located on the thumb side of the wrist and spans across the 2 rows of eight carpal…
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Amie Schillinger, Physician Assistant, Joins Missoula Bone & Joint
Amie Schillinger is a certified physician assistant specializing in sports medicine, spine evaluation, and orthopedic urgent care. She enjoys helping patients learn about their acute and/or chronic condition or injury, and provides the best treatment options for optimal healing and return to activity. She believes strongly in individualized care for each patient. Sports medicine specialists…
Do you have pain at the base of your thumb?
Have pain at the base of your thumb? You may have osteoarthritis (OA) at the carpal metacarpal (CMC) joint. OA presents with a wearing down of cartilage between the bones, and can occur over time becoming more prominent as we age. Signs of OA at the CMC joint of the thumb can include pain that…
New Hand Surgeon in Missoula Montana
Dr. Nicholas Beck is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon, with a subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand. He specializes in all injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (elbow, wrist, and hand), which includes nerve entrapment such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, upper extremity trauma reconstruction, painful arthritis, fractures, and lacerations. He…
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Pain Management at Missoula Bone and Joint
A pain management specialist is a physician with special medical training in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all different types of pain. Pain is a wide spectrum of disorders including acute pain, and chronic pain, and sometimes a combination of these. Pain management helps a patient alleviate or manage their chronic pain without surgery,…
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Hand Therapy at Missoula Bone & Joint
We are excited to announce that our Hand Therapy Program at Missoula Bone & Joint orthopedic clinic now has two hand therapists: Kristin Biggins, OT, CHT and Theresa Brooke, OT, CHT. Hand therapy is a specialty practice in orthopedics that focuses not only on the hand but can include the entire upper extremity. The overall goal…
Prepare for Winter with good shoes and mittens!
As winter approaches and the snow accumulates, the ground becomes more uneven and it is important to prepare for winter and ensure that our footwear is providing adequate stability. Megan Bolin, a physical therapist at Missoula Bone & Joint recommends that you wear a stable shoe or boot that has a firm heel counter, is…
Total Joint Surgery in an Outpatient Surgery Center
Missoula Bone & Joint’s outpatient surgery center was designed to provide an optimal patient experience. Patient feedback indicates that we achieved this goal. This 31,949 square foot outpatient surgery center on Mullan Road is equipped with four state of the art operating suites, 15 pre-and-post operative rooms, and 6 private patient recovery rooms. We have…
Foot and Ankle Sprains
Foot and ankle sprains are very common injuries that are usually the result of the ankle turning inward. A “sprain” is a tearing or stretching of the ligaments that connect the ankle bones to the heel bone, or the back of the foot to the middle of the foot. Sprains can be painful, and can…
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Physical Therapists at Missoula Bone & Joint
Each October is an opportunity to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of physical therapy (PT) during National Physical Therapy Month. We have a very talented group of physical therapists at Missoula Bone & Joint who all enjoy working closely with their patients to empower them to achieve their lifestyle goals. They use evidence-based, patient-centered care…
