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Partial Knee Replacement Surgery in Missoula
- posted: Oct. 30, 2019
If you have arthritis only in one compartment of the knee and the pain is stopping you from doing the activities you enjoy, a partial knee replacement may be an option for you. The partial knee surgery replaces one side of the knee joint and leaves the surrounding ligaments, including the ACL, in tact. Your... The post Partial Knee Replacement Surgery in Missoula appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Neck and Arm Pain
- posted: Sep. 05, 2019
Causes of Neck Pain and Arm Pain: Neck pain can be caused by a variety of issues, but most are due to normal aging. The neck is made up of seven bones stacked on top of each other, with cushioning discs in between each bone, and two small joints in the back of the neck... The post Neck and Arm Pain appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What are Steroid Injections?
- posted: Aug. 23, 2019
What are Steroids? Corticosteroids are a class of medications that are related to cortisone. Cortisone is a naturally occurring corticosteroid hormone produced by your adrenal glands. What are the benefits of a steroid injection? The main benefits are to decrease pain and increase function at the injected joint. The aim is to reduce joint inflammation,... The post What are Steroid Injections? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What are Steroid Injections?
- posted: Aug. 23, 2019
What are Steroids? Corticosteroids are a class of medications that are related to cortisone. Cortisone is a naturally occurring corticosteroid hormone produced by your adrenal glands. What are the benefits of a steroid injection? The main benefits are to decrease pain and increase function at the injected joint. The aim is to reduce joint inflammation,... The post What are Steroid Injections? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What are Steroid Injections?
- posted: Aug. 23, 2019
What are Steroids? Corticosteroids are a class of medications that are related to cortisone. Cortisone is a naturally occurring corticosteroid hormone produced by your adrenal glands. What are the benefits of a steroid injection? The main benefits are to decrease pain and increase function at the injected joint. The aim is to reduce joint inflammation,... The post What are Steroid Injections? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Partial Knee Replacement may be an option for you
- posted: Aug. 16, 2019
Traditionally, when patients develop arthritis of the knee that does not respond to conservative treatment, a total knee replacement was offered as the definitive treatment of choice. However, in nearly half of patients who come to an orthopedic clinic with knee pain, the arthritis is only located in a single part (compartment) of the knee.... The post Partial Knee Replacement may be an option for you appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Sports Medicine – not just for athletes
- posted: Jul. 18, 2019
Dr. Wright was interviewed on the Providence Health Talk. Here is a summary of what he had to say about Sports Medicine and how it can help to keep people participating in their desired activities pain-free. With so many people who like to work hard and play hard in this region sports medicine is an... The post Sports Medicine – not just for athletes appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What to expect at our Walk-In Orthopedic Urgent Care
- posted: Jun. 28, 2019
The Relationship between the Physician and Physician Assistant, PA-C This photo is of Dr. Michael Wright and his Physician Assistant (PA-C), Meagan Auch. At Missoula Bone & Joint there is a unique relationship between the physician and the physician assistant; one of mutual trust and respect. The PA-C is a representative of the Physician, treating... The post What to expect at our Walk-In Orthopedic Urgent Care appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Sports Physicals for school athletes
- posted: Jun. 12, 2019
It’s that time of year for middle school and high school athletes to get a sports physical before the coming year of athletic pursuits. Now is the best time to contact your primary care provider for this consultation. Did you know that Dr. Rob Amrine at Missoula Bone & Joint is a primary care sports... The post Sports Physicals for school athletes appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Senior Olympics in Missoula this week
- posted: Jun. 07, 2019
The Montana Senior Olympic Summer Games are in Missoula this week, June 13-15,2019. It is a multi-sport competition devoted to adults aged 50+. Events are divided into age groups with five year intervals. The sports offered in Missoula, Montana this year are: archery, bowling, basketball, badminton, cycling, golf, horseshoes, racewalk, pickleball, road race, swimming, table... The post Senior Olympics in Missoula this week appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What is causing my hip pain?
- posted: May 29, 2019
Hip pain is a common complaint but if left untreated can cause damage to the joint space and the bone. X-ray and MRI are tools that the orthopedic surgeon uses to evaluate a patient’s joint pain. One condition that these imaging modalities can show is Avascular necrosis, and in this case affecting the hip joint.... The post What is causing my hip pain? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What is causing my ongoing shoulder pain?
- posted: Feb. 08, 2019
A patient comes to Missoula Bone & Joint with ongoing shoulder pain. The patient experiences pain when raising the arm out to the side and in front of the body. They are having difficulty sleeping and they get a sharp pain when they reach into their back pocket. Usually doctors start with non-surgical treatment; anti-inflammatory... The post What is causing my ongoing shoulder pain? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Shoulder Pain – Rotator Cuff Injury?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2019
Slipped on the ice and now your shoulder hurts? Dr. Michael Wright specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries. You may first develop pain in the front part of your shoulder, your pain may spread down the side of your arm, the pain increases if you lift your arm above your head, the pain may be... The post Shoulder Pain – Rotator Cuff Injury? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Bunion Joint Pain
- posted: Dec. 13, 2018
Hallux valgus, or commonly known as Bunion, is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. The base of the bone in your big toe (proximal phalanx) meets with the head of the metatarsal bone in your foot to form the metatarsophalangeal joint. Ligaments connect the two bones together for stability. ... The post Bunion Joint Pain appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- posted: Nov. 12, 2018
Your feet and ankles are extremely complex, with 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, 5 tendons, plus nerves and blood vessels. The large Achilles tendon extends from the calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus), and allows running, jumping, walking upstairs, and raising the body onto the toes. Ligaments attach bone to bone... The post Total Ankle Replacement Surgery appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What is ACI?
- posted: Sep. 20, 2018
Autogenous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) is a procedure used to treat painful cartilage defects, primarily in the knee. This procedure is best suited for young patients without preexisting arthritis in their joint. The procedure is performed in two stages. In the first stage, a small sample of cartilage is harvested during knee arthroscopy. The sample is... The post What is ACI? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.