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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…
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…
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…
The Montana Senior Olympics was held in Missoula, Montana in September 2021. Senior means anyone over the age of 50. We may smirk at 50 being a “senior”, but the reality is if we don’t continue to keep our bodies conditioned for the activities we wish to pursue from the ages of 30 or 40,…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in your body. It is also subject to degenerative disorders, such as arthritis or osteoporosis. Whether you have a torn ligament or have arthritis, knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Knee pain can make it difficult to walk or climb stairs, not to mention…
Experienced surgeons in Missoula, Montana Surgery is a big decision no matter what the injury is. With some acute injuries the decision is easier because surgery is the only option for an optimal recovery, for example rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, or a complex bone fracture. Other joint pain may be chronic, which means that…
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