If you are experiencing hip or knee pain as a result of arthritis in that joint then you are probably looking for treatment options to relieve the pain. Depending on the severity of degeneration in your joint, will guide your treatment decisions. When thinking about a possible surgery education is the key to making the…
Orthopedics
Patient safety at our outpatient surgery center
When it comes to surgical site infections (SSIs) and patient safety, the goal at our orthopedic ambulatory surgery center is always zero. However, to hit that elusive benchmark, it takes a lot of work on multiple fronts. Patient safety is our number one priority and we pride ourselves on evidence-based, proactive protocols and practices that…
A Hand Therapist can help with Hand and Wrist Pain
April is national Occupational Therapy month so we are celebrating this important profession by highlighting our very own Kristin Biggins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT. Kristin joined Missoula Bone & Joint in 2020, bringing years of experience as a Certified Hand Therapist, CHT to our therapy team. She received her MS in Occupational Therapy in 1992 at…
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Knee Replacement – Frequently Asked Questions
The decision to have a knee replacement surgery can be a big decision. You will know when the time is right because your knee pain is stopping you from enjoying your life and the physical things you enjoy doing. Schedule a comprehensive knee evaluation with your orthopedic surgeon to learn about your options. What is…
What does an x-ray show?
Radiographs (x-rays) are the first step in imaging of the injured or painful body part. Your provider can show you the x-ray at the time of your visit, and explain the degenerative changes in your joint, or identify where the fracture is and its severity. Hand X-ray – we take at least two images and…
Filed Under: Fracture care, Hand and wrist, Hip, Knee, Orthopedics, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement
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The use of an injection into a joint for pain relief
Painful joints, such as your ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, spine and wrist, even the small joints in your hands and feet may benefit from an injection into a joint. People with osteoarthritis in a joint that is causing them pain may be looking for a solution so they can get back to the activities…
Who are best orthopedic doctors in Missoula, Montana?
Meet our orthopedic doctors – Missoula Bone & Joint has been serving western Montana for over 60 years. Our experienced board-certified orthopedic doctors offer specialized care in sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopy, hand & microvascular surgery, foot & ankle surgery, spine surgery, and fracture care. In fact, we treat any joint pain or condition from…
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How to best treat a fracture
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…
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,…
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…
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