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The Bone & Joint Center brings you up-to-date news about the latest developments in orthopedics, as well as news about our practice. If you would like to talk to our care providers about your condition or a treatment you’ve heard about, call our office in Bismarck, North Dakota, at (701) 946-7400 / (866) 900-8650 or request an appointment online.

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Difference Between Knee Bursitis And Knee Arthritis

As a joint that experiences a lot of use, the knee is vulnerable to many injuries and degenerative diseases. Knee bursitis and knee arthritis are two conditions that can affect this important joint and limit your movement. Both conditions share similar symptoms, but there are some key differences. Here’s what you should know about each… 

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Initial Exercises After Knee Arthroscopy

After knee arthroscopy, patients can expect less pain and a faster recovery period. However, you have to be committed to your rehabilitation program. Exercises are part of rehabilitation and should begin soon after knee arthroscopy to build strength and restore mobility to the knee. Exercise programs are tailored to the patients’ needs. If you are… 

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Knee Replacement Surgery: What Long-Term Care Looks Like

Knee replacement surgery is a major operation. If you are a candidate for knee replacement, it is important to take the necessary steps to prepare for the actual surgery and life after it. Recovery is different for everyone, but it typically takes six weeks to return to daily activities. As early as now, you can… 

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How to Know if You Have a Sprained Wrist

A sprain in the wrist occurs when its ligaments—the strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to one another within its three joints—get overstretched or torn. Wrist sprains are quite common among athletes, particularly those who participate in sports that involve repetitive hand movement (e.g., tennis and boxing) and those associated with increased risk… 

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Benefits of Physical Therapy for Hip Arthritis

Arthritis can strike at any joint, and the hips are no exception. The pain can range from mild stiffness to debilitating pain that prevents you from getting up. Since hip arthritis is a progressive condition, it’s best to seek immediate treatment. Your doctor may recommend several options, including physical therapy. What is Physical Therapy? Physical… 

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Foot and Hand Pain: Causes and Treatment

Experiencing pain in any part of the body can both be exasperating and distressing—all the more so if it affects more than one part, such as in the case of foot and hand pain. If pain is plaguing your hands and feet, here’s what you need to know about its possible causes and how you… 

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Posterior Heel Pain Symptoms and Treatment

Posterior heel pain refers to the pain behind the ankle. While it is usually mild, the pain can interfere with your daily activities, such as walking and exercising. The symptoms you experience may fade away on their own, but it’s best to get your heel pain checked before it worsens. Read on to get a… 

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How to Treat Hip Bursitis

Bursitis refers to the inflammation of the bursae—the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion and help the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles near the joints glide smoothly during all kinds of movements. The hip is one of the joints particularly prone to bursitis. The condition commonly affects the two major bursae in the hip: the trochanteric… 

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Benefits of Seeing a Sports Medicine Physician

Whether you are a professional athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or a weekend warrior, working with a sports medicine physician is one of the best decisions you can make for both your health and fitness/performance goals. A sports medicine physician is an orthopedic doctor with advanced training and knowledge in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of… 

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Arthroscopy for Wrist Pain

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera, as well as miniature surgical tools, to see what’s inside the body. The camera is so small that it can be used to see within a joint. For instance, arthroscopy is often used by orthopedic doctors… 

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