MISSOULA BONE & JOINT NEWS & EVENTS

Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

The safety and well-being of our patients and community members is our highest priority. Missoula Bone & Joint (MBJ) continues to actively monitor and prepare for the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our communities.

For updated information please read our blog post titled Missoula Bone & Joint's Response to COVID-19

To align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with local departments of health recommendations, we ask that patients call MBJ and reschedule any non-urgent appointments if they meet either of the following:
1. Have symptoms including fever or upper respiratory infection symptoms (i.e. cough).
2. Have recently traveled outside the United States or have been in potential contact with a person known to have COVID-19.
However, if you meet either of the above and have a post-operative appointment or an urgent need please contact our office BEFORE your visit, to determine if we need to reschedule your appointment.

If possible please come alone to your appointment, or if needed accompanied by only one healthy adult, unless the patient is a minor. All people arriving at our building will be screened. Other safety precautions are in effect, as outlined in Missoula Bone & Joint's Response to COVID-19.

Walk-In Urgent Care is OPEN for those unexpected orthopedic conditions. If you do need to call ahead please use the Urgent Care direct phone line (406) 829-5581

Telehealth video conferencing is an option for both the clinic and physical therapy. To schedule an appointment with the clinic call (406) 721-4436 or physical therapy call (406)542-4702.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit CDC website, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Thank you for choosing MBJ for your care. We are honored to be your trusted healthcare provider.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony led by Dr. Glenn Jarrett, MBJ physician group and Missoula Chamber of Commerce

Same quality care. Same location. New services. New facility.

Missoula Bone & Joint is taking outpatient surgery to the next level of care and patient experience. We are most proud of our quality patient care and this won't change, we have an incredible team of surgery staff. What will change with this facility is the patient comfort with 6 private recovery suites, comfortable environment for the patients' family and support team, and an amazing work environment for our amazing staff.

We will be adding total joint replacement surgeries and spine procedures to our services with the ability to extend a patients stay up to 23 hours, this includes an overnight stay if needed. Our surgeons will still have privileges at both hospitals as not every patient is suitable for outpatient surgery.

We feel so supported by our Missoula community and our Missoula business community, with the Missoula Chamber of Commerce Rangers officiating the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Opening in January 2020 to enhance the overall patient experience

Choose an outpatient surgery center that was designed to provide the most efficient and comfortable patient experience.

• State-of-the-art pre and post operative rooms, private recovery rooms, comfortable family areas.
• Experienced surgical team.
• Dedicated and caring medical staff.
• Advanced pain management protocols.
• Motivated to help you recover in the comfort of your own home as soon as possible.
• Lower out of pocket costs to the patient.

It's finally here - State-of-the-art Outpatient Surgery Center Opening Soon!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Monday December 2 at 5.30pm. Tours will be given between 5-6pm.

FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR - Monday September 23rd with Dr. Joe Gholson, Knee & Hip Joint Surgeon.

Do you have arthritic knee pain or hip pain? Are you looking for solutions? Do you want to learn more about your treatment options?

Join Dr. Gholson for this free, informational seminar on:

• Treatment options for arthritic knee and hip pain,
• Partial knee replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Anterior Approach Hip Replacement

Where: Missoula Bone & Joint Clinic reception, 2360 Mullan Road, Missoula Montana

Time: 6pm-7pm Presentation followed by Q&A. Bring your questions for Dr. Gholson.

Please rsvp to reserve your seat: Call (406)721-4436 ext. 7118 or email outreach@missoulaboneandjoint.com

MEDICAL FRAUD WARNING – Nationwide Brace Scam Alert -

Please be advised that various organizations are contacting individuals by phone or mail offering them back braces and/or knee braces and claiming these braces are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance programs. These individuals are not associated with Missoula Bone & Joint and have never been provided with any patient information. If one of our providers recommend that a brace is medically necessary they will discuss this with you in person during one of your appointments, not on the phone or by mail.

There is also another scam where someone identifying themselves as calling from a medical practice such as Missoula Bone & Joint asks for verification of your personal information, i.e., your address, in an attempt to steal your identity.

Missoula Bone & Joint takes these matters very seriously. By making you aware of this, we hope this will stop patients from falling victim to these scams. If you receive a phone call or a post card in the mail from anyone claiming to be from Missoula Bone & Joint that appears to be suspicious, please call our office at (406) 721-4436. Never give out your Medicare card number, Social Security number, birth date, address, bank account info, or credit card number to an unknown party. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are very aware of these scams and recommend reporting instances of fraud to them at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud and the to the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker at https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us.

Energy Efficiency is a priority at the new Outpatient Surgery Center under construction on Mullan Road.

Missoula Bone & Joint worked closely with MMW Architects to select and detail several components to minimize energy consumption for the new outpatient surgery center. A good building envelope, energy efficient lighting and efficient mechanical systems is estimated to use 24.3% less energy than a code-minimum building. There will be 160 solar panels on the roof to offset electric consumption from the power grid. The solar system is expected to generate 13.9% of the electrical use for the building based on solar output and building energy consumption estimates.

Here is a more detailed breakdown of what this means.

Building Envelope: 

• A super-insulated building envelope was specified for the project.
• Exterior walls have insulation in the stud cavities and continuous rigid insulation on the exterior.
• White roofing material and continuous insulation at the roof minimize heat transfer from interior/exterior.
• High-performing exterior windows and skylights were selected.
• All of these measures result in a building envelope that exceeds Code minimum requirements by 15%.

Lighting System:

• Energy efficient lighting and controls were selected throughout the project (LED and fluorescent fixtures).

Mechanical Systems:

• Heating is by 96% efficient condensing boilers and is via air distribution from roof top mechanical units. Each mechanical zone has a VAV box with heated and chilled water to adjust air temperature as called for in the zone.
• Ground source water wells are used for cooling. A heat exchanger in the mechanical room uses the cold water from the ground and transfers the cold temperature to glycol, which is pumped to the roof top mechanical units. Cooling is by water because it is more efficient than electric condensing units.

Solar Panels:

• There will be 160 solar panels on the roof to offset electric consumption from the power grid. The solar system is expected to generate 13.9% of the electrical use for the building based on solar output and building energy consumption estimates.
• The system size is 59.2kW, and Solar Plexus has estimated that it will generate 65,063 kW hours of electricity annually. To help put that in perspective, the EPA has a calculator on their website that you can use to equate 65,063 kWh/annually into some metrics that are more relatable. For example, that kW is equivalent to taking 9.8 passenger cars off the road annually or driving 112,492 miles in an average passenger car, or the equivalent to powering 8 average homes per year.

Welcome New Physicians to our team and our community.

Missoula Bone & Joint welcomes new physicians to our team, Dr. Gholson, Dr. Kruer, Dr. Witte. To learn more about their training and specialties please check out their bio pages. We are so pleased to expand our services and continue to provide quality orthopedic care right here in Western Montana. Dr's Gholson and Witte will start seeing patients August 19th, 2019 and Dr. Kruer will join us in early September 2019.

Construction Updates:

Update on New Surgery Center as of September 13th, 2019 - we are on target to open in November 2019. It is changing everyday, and we are only seeing the outside. Stay tuned for Grand Opening dates.

Construction of the New Surgery Center update, as of July 30th: It is really taking shape now with the siding and windows making progress.

As of May 2019: the framers are working on the first floor and rooftop framing. The mechanical, plumbing and electrical are going in. They have started fabricating the windows. Roofing is underway and exterior framing is done.

January 7th, 2019: Update on the construction of the New Surgery Center - the structural steel has finally started flying, the water line was installed last week, and the contractor is working on setting up gas services and heat which will be needed for the 2nd floor deck concrete pour.

Top 10 Greatest Employers in the Region

For the second year in a row Missoula Bone & Joint was named in the top 10 greatest employers in the region. If you are looking for a great place to work, who truely cares about their employees, check out our CAREERS page.

READ our latest DETERMINATION magazine with orthopedic articles and fun facts.

Congratulations to Kailey Ryan, DPT, OCS

Kailey obtained the highest designation in physical therapy - Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics, OSC, from ABPTS. We are so proud of her commitment to obtaining advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in orthopedics to provide the best patient care.

Thank you Missoula for voting Missoula Bone & Joint Physical Therapy as a finalist in the 2018 Missoula's Choice in both Best Physical Therapist and Best Alternative Health categories.

Congratulations to Jason Miller a physical therapist here at Missoula Bone & Joint for passing a two day credentialing exam to become certified in Postural Restoration®. Jason is the first and only credentialed provider in the state of Montana

Dr. Roster, from our Foot & Ankle Specialty Clinic, test drives the new knee Rollabout scooter NOW Available at Missoula Bone & Joint. The rollabouts are ideal for patients with foot or ankle conditions that require non-weight bearing for a period of time. Our DME department also has crutches and walkers available.

Missoula Bone & Joint was nominated in Western Montana Business, 10 of the greatest employers in the region.

Dr. Mark Channer was featured in Becker's Orthopedic Review on Monday, 16 October, 2017 as an Orthopedic Surgeon to Know!

Welcome Dr. Michael Wright to the Missoula Bone & Joint team.

Dr. Wright will start seeing patients at Missoula Bone & Joint Clinic on Friday September 15th, 2017. Dr. Wright specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip and knee, and total joint replacement of the hip and knee. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and is focused on keeping patients mobile and doing what they love to do. Call today for your appointment (406)721-4436.

Dr. Wright will be seeing patients in clinic and surgery at both Missoula Bone & Joint in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Clinic in Polson.

Missoula Bone & Joint brings you up-to-date news about the latest developments in sports medicine, as well as news about our practice. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors about your condition or a treatment you’ve heard about, call our office in Missoula, Montana at (406) 721-4436 or request an appointment online.

News

Kristina Pattison launches a new service - Running Gait Analysis - May 2018

For more information read our blog

Gait Analysis involves walking or running on a treadmill under the watchful eye of Kristina. A video recorder will also be utilized to capture your walking and running style. She will analyze the way you move, closely observing your feet, ankles, knees and hips. Kristina can then show you what is happening to your joints at the different phases in your walking and running motion using slow motion video and freeze frame. Kristina can identify areas of weakness and poor biomechanics and then develop a corrective program to improve your running performance and reduce your risk of injury.

Read the Latest Determination Magazine 2017/2018 Volume 8

Tune in to KGVO Health Talk 101.5 FM on Monday September 11th at 8.30am to hear Dr. Michael Wright chat about Sports Medicine, more specifically hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears. Dr. Wright will be taking calls from listeners on air so call in to the studio with any sports medicine questions. Click here to listen to the live recording.

Tune in to KGVO Health Talk 101.5 FM on Monday June 19th to hear Dr. Rob Amrine chat with Peter Christian and Jon King about the following topics:

1) Youth sports: Single sport vs. multi sport athletes

It is aired live so call in with your questions for Dr. Amrine.