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PAIN MANAGEMENT

What Is Pain Management?

A pain management specialist is a physician with special medical training in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all different types of pain. Pain is a wide spectrum of disorders including acute pain, and chronic pain, and sometimes a combination of these. Pain management helps a patient alleviate or manage their chronic pain without surgery, using specialized interventional techniques.

Dr. Justin Kruer is board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pain Medicine, and he has been providing patients with pain management care for the past 12 years in northern Kentucky. His goal with pain management has always been to allow his patients to be in charge of their pain and not let the pain be in charge of them. He works with his patients to help get them back to work or play as quickly as possible while avoiding the dependence and potential addiction of chronic opioids. Dr. Kruer is able to offer nonsurgical options, including injections and radiotherapy, to those suffering from chronic pain.

Services Provided:

  • Occipital nerve blocks
  • TMJ and trigeminal neuralgia injections
  • Botox for intractable headaches/spasticity
  • Cervical facet joint injections
  • Cervical medial branch blocks
  • Cervical radiofrequency ablation
  • Cervical epidural steroid injections
  • Stellate ganglion block
  • Intercostal nerve blocks
  • Thoracic epidurals and facet joint injections
  • Lumbar sympathetic blocks
  • Lumbar facet joint injections
  • Lumbar medial branch blocks
  • Lumbar radiofrequency ablation
  • Lumbar interlaminar and transforaminal epidurals
  • Celiac plexus blocks
  • Superior hypogastric plexus blocks
  • Sacroiliac joint injections and radiofrequency ablation
  • Coccygeal injections
  • Saphenous nerve block
  • Peripheral nerve blocks for ankle/foot/wrist/hand
  • Joint injections
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Intrathecal pump
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP therapy)
  • Stem cells
  • Mild procedure

Conditions treated:

  • Low back pain
  • Lumbar disc herniation
  • Sciatica
  • Lumbar facet joint arthritis and cysts
  • Lumbar compression fractures
  • Neck pain
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Cervicogenic headaches and migraines
  • Cervical disc herniation
  • Cervical facet arthropathy
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Thoracic pain and disc herniations
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • Intercostal neuralgia
  • Postherpetic neuralgia/shingles
  • Phantom pains/post-amputation pain
  • Coccydynia
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Osteoarthritis of joints
  • Pain after total knee replacement
  • Neuropathies/neuralgias
  • Post-surgical pain (peripheral and spine)
  • Cancer pain
  • Post-stroke pain
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Myofascial pain syndrome

Pain Management Doctor in Missoula, MT

At Missoula Bone & Joint, our providers are here for you every step of the way. We have a reputation for being friendly, helpful, professional, and caring, and we will go above and beyond to ensure that all your needs are addressed. For an appointment, call (406) 721-4436 today or request one online.

PAIN MANAGEMENT PROVIDERS

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TESTIMONIALS

"Everyone was very professional and friendly and caring!"

Ralph Nov. 2018

"Clean, professional, and attentive MRI experience."

John, Oct 2018

"Superb in all respects. I have been in all specialties; broken foot, bakers cyst on knee, shoulder injury and now a hip replacement. Even the Walk-in clinic is efficient. All the staff are professional and friendly. It is actually a happy place to visit. Dr. LaPorte fixed my shoulder after a fall on the ice, and Dr. Puckett has worked on both my hands. Thank you for such great care!"

Jim O, Nov. 2018

"My husband was treated with such care at the Urgent Care. It was a stressful time and everything went so smoothly. They worked hard to get the paper work needed for the appointment. The PA was so nice and understanding. Thank You!"

Anna Becker, August 2018

"I just wanted to thank Dr. Willstein for the outstanding job he did in replacing my knees in January 2017. I have had no problems and I am so happy the pain is gone. Everyone at Missoula Bone & Joint is to be commended for it's first class service. Thank you all!" 

Bruce, Feb 2018

"Awesome experience at Missoula Bone & Joint. Unfortunate basketball injury caused us to be here. Complete ruptured achilles surgery. We were diagnosed in the morning by the doctor and in surgery in the afternoon. Surgical staff is first class .... explained the entire process and we were comforted in a difficult situation. Grateful for wonderful, exceptional healthcare in Missoula, MT." 

Judy D. June 2018

"Joan Bond-Deschamps is extremely thorough, she covered everything, even questions I didn't think to ask. She was eager to solve my problems. I highly recommend MBJ for anyone needing orthopedic care." 

Bill W. June 2018

"MBJ is the best Ortho Clinic in Montana! I live in Helena and drive the 238 miles round trip because I love this office." 

Paula D, May 2018

 "I was in for an MRI last week and always notice how happy folks are at MSO Bone and Joint, I have a chair in each department ... foot, knee, hand, shoulder. We are so fortunate to have such great health care in MSO."

A Frenchtown Family, Feb 2018

"I would like to say that I had a most excellent experience as a PT patient of Bob Botkin over the past few months. His dynamic, receptive, and intuitive approach to therapy was impressive and effective. I appreciate how I would admit to some pain that I was trying to power through, and he could explain why that was hurting me and adapt the therapy to avoid the pain. He has changed my perspective on exercise through said process of being in tune with pain and the biomechanics of my body." 

Bradley Applegate, Feb 2018

"Out of 15 surgeries, this was my best experience with physical therapy ever! The whole staff is very friendly and courteous. Kailey and the rest listen to your concerns and are very knowledgable regarding your type of injury and make your rehab fun. I would highly recommend Missoula Bone & Joint P.T. for all your PT. needs."

Dan Abraham

NEWS & EVENTS

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

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What is Pain Management? People may think that pain management basically means that a provider gives a patient opioids and pain medication, and that is simply not true. In Pain Management we like to use all kinds of modalities to control pain. Such as injection therapy (epidurals), radio frequency, physical therapy, dry needling, all used… 

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Missoula Bone & Joint provides comprehensive orthopedic care in Western Montana. Our highly experienced orthopedic surgeons specialize in the following surgical procedures: general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, foot & ankle surgery, elbow surgery, hand surgery, wrist surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, spine surgery and SI joint surgery. Missoula Bone and Joint Surgery Center offers the following services and programs: Physical Therapy, Urgent Care, Surgery Center, Wellness Program, Bone Health Clinic,  Athletic Training Outreach Program, and a Sports Performance Group.