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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

“Everyone that I interacted with was courteous and knowledgeable as a matter of fact they seem very happy about being there and working with each other and working with patients.”

April 2021

“From admission start to finish my care was top notch. I very much appreciate the care I received for my surgical procedure.”

March 2021

“As always, Missoula Bone and Joint was great at assessing, treating giving instructions as to follow up care. Dr. Kruer was compassionate and addressed my pain issues. Bone and Joint is an awesome place-glad we have such a facility available.”

March 2021

“In a city known for its excellent medical care, Missoula Bone and Joint leads the league in their area of expertise!”

March 2021

“(MBJ Physical Therapy) Super curious and very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my experience and would recommend you to others.”

March 2021

“My (Hand) Therapist was the best possible which made for a rapid recovery.”

March 2021

“I loved your beautiful new surgery center and the great RNs who cared for me.”

March 2021

“They are very thorough. They rule out before they operate. Kind, assuring & helpful. I feel like I was prepared with staff help & what to expect.”

March 2021

“I just wanted to mention that my recent visit to Bone and Joint was extremely pleasant. I was a walk in so I did not have a scheduled appointment and everybody was very courteous, very polite, very nice, very friendly, and it was just a great experience and I just all around would absolutely recommend this clinic to anybody and I just want to thank everyone for this great service for providing a walk in clinic. I really appreciate it. Thank you.”

March 2021

“Everyone that I interacted with was courteous and knowledgeable as a matter of fact they seem very happy about being there and working with each other and working with patients.

April 2021

“This was my first visit to this clinic. I was very reluctant to go and didn't think I would receive the quality of care I was afforded. I do not like going to the doctor and after couldn't believe I waited so long. I am not easy to impress. I was very impressed with the level of professionalism and care I was given.”

April 2021

“I was not pushed into any treatment I didn't want. I was asked several times if I had any more questions. I was treated very well.”

April 2021

“I have been to the Bone and Joint many times over the last several years and I have always commented how nice all the staff is. I like hearing laughter. It is a sign of a happy workplace. Kindness, professionalism, caring and laughter makes people feel better. Thank you!”

Feb 2021

Walk-In Urgent Care

For those unexpected injuries and joint conditions

Skip the ER and come directly to our Orthopedic Urgent Care

No appointment and No referral needed

OPEN – Monday-Thursday 8.30am-7pm, Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm

2360 Mullan Road, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59808

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Hand and Wrist Conditions Wrist injuries, hand disorders, and elbow conditions are common and can cause pain, loss of sensation, loss of movement, and impaired function. Our hand and upper extremity specialists are prepared to treat these problems so that you can return to work or your favorite activities as quickly as possible. Missoula Bone… 

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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.