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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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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: Preparing For Recovery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is one of the most versatile orthopedic procedures. Done with small instruments and featuring quicker recovery times, this innovative operation helps people regain mobility, flexibility, and pain-free, independent movement. How should you prepare for recovery from your arthroscopic knee surgery? Learn the details here. Dealing with Athletic Injury, Arthritis, or Something Else?… 

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Why Is My Hand Pain Worse at Night? Could It Be Something Serious?

If you have persistent or nagging hand pain, it may hurt more at night while you sleep. Indeed, many people notice that their arthritis pain or other inflammatory conditions tend to become worse at night – to the extent that it interferes with their sleep. Why does this happen? The jury is still out, but… 

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What Treatment Options Are Available to Help Me with Heel Pain?

Heel pain can be caused by a number of disorders, but it more commonly results from conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Heel pain can usually be treated successfully with conservative treatments, but if the pain becomes worse or fails to improve, further investigation is recommended. Sometimes, heel pain may develop without an… 

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Common Injuries that Are Treated in Sports Medicine

Sports medicine has emerged as a dedicated medical field – not yet with its own residency after medical school, but indeed with the opportunity of a fellowship after residency is completed. This specialty addresses exercise-related injuries and every type of musculoskeletal pain, including arthritis. After all, even young athletes can suffer wear-and-tear osteoarthritis, and so… 

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Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Foot Conditions

People living with diabetes who do not properly manage their blood sugar levels are at a greater risk of developing problems that cause chronic foot pain and other debilitating discomforts. When left untreated or improperly managed, diabetic foot conditions can lead to serious—and even potentially irreversible—complications. Discussed below are a few of the most common… 

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Conditions that Can Regularly Lead to Wrist Pain

If you’ve developed wrist pain that continues to nag you, then you may be wondering what may have caused it. Or, you may know exactly what caused it and are now looking for a solution to alleviate the pain. An orthopedic doctor can conduct an efficient assessment of your wrist, consider any underlying health conditions… 

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What Is The Best Thing to Do For a Sprained Wrist?

Accidentally twisting and getting a sprained wrist is pretty common. Dealing with a sprained wrist or any sprain is troublesome and painful. While it might heal on its own if you leave it alone, it’s better to be safe and see a doctor to assess the injury. If you have a sprained wrist, read on… 

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Reasons for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a surgical technique that involves the creation of a very small incision into which a flexible, miniature, fiber-optic camera (also known as an arthroscope) is inserted. The arthroscope projects a view of the structures inside the knee onto a monitor, thereby allowing the orthopedic surgeon to examine the knee and repair… 

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Different Bursitis Hip Treatments

Bursitis hip occurs when the bursa becomes inflamed. Bursae are tiny fluid-filled sacs that cushion the structures near your joints and reduce movement friction. Bursitis commonly affects the hips of women and middle-aged individuals, which makes it difficult to move the upper torso and lower legs. It can develop because of injury, overuse, spinal abnormalities,… 

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Hip Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment

Hip pain can have different causes, the most common of which is arthritis. Hip arthritis usually affects people in their 60s and 70s, as it is an age-related condition that is usually due to years of wear-and-tear on the hip joint and an active lifestyle. Diagnosing hip arthritis is sometimes tricky for a doctor, since… 

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