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…
Total Joint Replacement
Dr. Cameron Barton joins Missoula Bone & Joint
Missoula Bone & Joint welcomes Dr. Cameron Barton to our team. Dr. Barton is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in partial knee replacement, minimally invasive total knee replacement, hip replacement, and revision surgery of the hip and knee. He uses the anterior approach or the posterior approach for hip replacement surgery, depending on the…
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…
Home the same day as surgery for joint replacement
Missoula Bone & Joint’s Outpatient Surgery Center is achieving the National Gold Standard of Care, here in Missoula Montana, by implementing superior patient care that enables patients to go home the same day as their joint replacement surgery. Our patients and their care giver are feeling confident to continue recovery in the comfort and safety…
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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Why can patients go home soon after outpatient surgery?
Patients are going home sooner after outpatient surgery to recover in the comfort of their own homes, this includes joint replacement surgery and spine surgery. There is a combination of reasons why this is possible: 1. The main reason is due to a multimodal pain management approach which may include: a regional anesthetic nerve block…
Joint Replacement at Missoula Bone and Joint
For most people, osteoarthritis is an inevitable part of aging. This chronic degenerative condition causes the cartilage between joints to wear down. Eventually your bones start to rub together as you move. The resulting friction can create disabling pain in your joints, making it impossible to participate in the things you once loved doing. Even…
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Knee Pain, Knee Injuries and Conditions
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…
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Ankle Joint Replacement Surgery In Missoula Montana
As technology evolves so do treatment options. Ankle replacement surgery has improved over the past 10 years in terms of customization of the implant and precision of anatomical measurements. Proper sizing and alignment is crucial because this impacts the surgical outcome. Using your own CT scan, advanced technology models your unique anatomy and creates a…
