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Meet Jim, a patient with Dr. Gary Willstein for over 10 years. Dr. Willstein has provided quality orthopedic care with a knee replacement and a hip replacement, and recently the other hip replaced, to keep this active 77 year old doing the things he enjoys. “Thank you Dr. Willstein, for making it possible for Jim…
Missoula Bone & Joint is taking outpatient surgery to the next level with a new 5 star facility on Mullan Road. Dr. Gholson checks in on his patient after partial knee replacement surgery. She was up and walking within a few hours and began recovery in her own home later the same day. This is…
New Outpatient Surgery Center is Open First surgery center patient at our new facility on Monday January 6th, 2020. Dr. Brent Roster, foot & ankle surgeon, is with Cindy in the post operative room, and it’s all smiles! Missoula Bone & Joint’s new 2-story, 31,949 square foot outpatient surgery center on Mullan Road in Missoula,…
This x-ray of the knee shows degeneration in one compartment while the other compartment is normal. Partial knee replacement may be a good option for this patient. 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,…
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,…
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….
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…
Dr. Mark Channer is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He has been specializing in total hip joint replacement surgery for over 18 years. Dr. Channer now offers his patients the option of Anterior Approachfor total hip joint replacement surgery. Unlike traditional minimally invasive hip replacement techniques that access the hip from behind (Posterior Approach), the…
Based upon your history, x-rays and physical exam, your orthopedic surgeon can make some general recommendations. However, you will know when the time is right for you. We will ask you to decide if your discomfort, stiffness, and inability to perform tasks justify undergoing surgery. There is no harm in waiting to have surgery…
Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis, is a condition that destroys the smooth outer covering (articular cartilage) of bone. As the cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and rough, and the protective space between the bones decreases. During movement, the bones of the joint rub against each other, causing pain www.orthoinfo.org Pain and limited motion…
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