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Is foot and ankle pain slowing you down?
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
The foot and ankle are magnificently designed to get us where we need to go. Did you know? The human foot contains 26 bones (one quarter of the bones in the human body are in the feet), 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and has 19 muscles and tendons. A joint is defined as anywhere 2 bones... The post Is foot and ankle pain slowing you down? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
What does an Orthopaedic Surgeon Treat?
- posted: Sep. 06, 2017
An Orthopaedic surgeon is an expert with extensive training in proper diagnosis and both non-surgical and surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. They are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Orthopaedic surgeons explore nonsurgical options first, such as pain medication,... The post What does an Orthopaedic Surgeon Treat? appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.
Hip and Knee Pain – When is the right time for a total joint replacement
- posted: Aug. 07, 2017
Do you have knee pain or hip pain and wondering how a total joint replacement can help you continue to do the things you love? Dr. Gary Willstein is giving a free community talk on Thursday, August 31st at 2 pm at The Village Senior Residence, 2815 Old Fort Road, Missoula. He will discuss knee... The post Hip and Knee Pain – When is the right time for a total joint replacement appeared first on Missoula Bone & Joint.