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Occipital Nerve Blocks at Missoula Bone & Joint Pain Management Clinic

What are Occipital Nerve Blocks? An occipital nerve block is one of the most common procedures to provide pain relief for migraines and chronic headaches. This procedure involves injecting pain-relieving medication (local anesthetic) and steroids into your greater and lesser occipital nerves. Your greater occipital nerve is responsible for most of the feeling in the… 

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Epidural Steroid Injections as a Pain Management Option

What is a Pain Management Doctor? Dr. Justin Kruer is a pain management doctor 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… 

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Get to Know Your Doc – Justin Kruer

Justin Kruer joined our practice at Missoula Bone & Joint in August 2019. His wife grew up in Missoula and inspired his family of 6 to move closer to her family here in Missoula. Our community is so fortunate that she did. His experience and compassionate care has enhanced the lives of many patients already…. 

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How can Pain Injections and Radiofrequency ablations help eliminate pain?

How can Pain Injections and Radiofrequency ablations help eliminate pain? Injections are a tool that Dr. Justin Kruer uses to help diagnose a painful condition (diagnostic injections) and then to help treat a painful condition (therapeutic injections). The evaluation process starts with a careful history: what causes your pain, where is the pain, how often… 

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Welcome New Physicians

Missoula Bone & Joint welcomes three new physicians to our team; Dr. Gholson, Dr. Kruer, and Dr. Witte. We are so pleased to expand our services and continue to provide quality orthopedic care right here in Western Montana. Dr. Gholson and Dr.Witte will start seeing patients August 19th, 2019 and Dr. Kruer will join us… 

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TESTIMONIALS

"I was very pleased with my visit. With no appointment, I was seen right away. In and out in a timely manner. "

June 2, 2020

"I was pleased with the doctor's diagnosis and prognosis. I am looking forward to getting my right foot repaired."

May 30, 2020

"My visit went well considering these times. Dr. was helpful and knowledgeable of my issue."

May 30, 2020

"I think everybody took such great care of me and I appreciate it so much. They were all so professional. It was very good. Thank you so much."

May 29, 2020

"All staff that I observed while I was there demonstrated safety and care for patients in this difficult time due to COVID-19. From the moment entering the entrance, front desk personnel were professional but established boundaries. The doctor was thorough and together we established a plan of care for optimal healing of my left shoulder."

May 31, 2020

"The exercises my therapist gave me started helping right away. I could feel a difference right away. She also supported me in where my body and my abilities are right now...helping me to be patient and work with what I've got right now, building on that for later. One step at a time, no need to rush."

May 31, 2020

"My physical therapy sessions have been helpful. I feel confident doing my exercises and if I have any concerns, my therapists are extremely helpful."

May 31, 2020

"I appreciate the medical knowledge and efficiency ... and helpful, courteous approach that everyone took during my visit."

May 27, 2020

"I cannot express how thankful I am for always having such warm and caring customer service. From start to finish of every visit each admin, nurse and provider treat me with the utmost care and attention! Your team truly has it all!"

May 22, 2020

"The staff at the new Bone and Joint Surgery Center were the best!! It was truly a great experience and would definitely recommend them. Thank you."

May 20, 2020

"I really appreciate all of the nurses and staff who cared for me before and after my surgery. I also appreciated the follow-up call. It eased my anxiety and I felt important as a patient. "

May 7, 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

Walk-In Urgent Care remains OPEN for those unexpected orthopedic conditions. If you do need to call ahead please use the Urgent Care direct phone line (406) 829-5581. Please do not bring children to our clinic unless the patient is a minor. All people arriving at our clinic are being screened and safety procedures are in effect.

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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.