You don’t have to be a Grand Slam champion or spend your free time on the tennis court to develop tennis elbow; however, as the name implies, the chances of developing tennis elbow do increase if you play a sport that involves a racquet. So what then causes tennis elbow, and is there a way…
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Common Types of Hand Surgeries Performed By Dr. Norrie
There is nothing quite like a hand issue to make you realize how much you really rely on your hands. A hand problem can prevent you from doing the simplest of tasks. Holding a glass, typing, writing, and brushing your teeth are just some examples of tasks that become very difficult when you have a…
Caring for Your Arthritis
While there are many forms of arthritis, the most common by far are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Regardless of the type of arthritis with which you are diagnosed, you can expect there to be inflammation in the joints, causing them to stiffen up, swell, and hurt. Here’s more about the OA and RA…
Treatment for Blount’s Disease
Blount’s disease is a condition that affects children in one or both legs at the knee, causing a bowlegged shape. This condition causes the inner-facing growth plate to grow much more slowly than the plate on the outer side of the knee, therefore creating a bowlegged appearance. Many children have a bit of bowleggedness when…
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How to Find the Right Orthopedic Surgeon
When an injury or chronic pain has been interfering with your lifestyle, it’s time to see a doctor and have it checked out. The body is not supposed to hurt, and pain is a sign that there is something wrong. You could go see your primary care physician (PCP) about the issue, but if it’s…
An Overview of Sports Medicine
Sports medicine: is it only for people who play sports? Can you actually go to a sports medicine doctor if you’ve injured yourself lifting weights or after using the Stairmaster? The answer is yes! If you sustained an injury while exercising or playing sports, an orthopedic doctor specializing in sports medicine can diagnose your injury…
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Myths of Knee Replacement Surgery
There are approximately 700,000 knee replacements performed each year in the United States. It is one of the most frequently performed joint replacement procedures. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about knee replacement surgery. Let’s take a few minutes to bust some of these myths! “Arthritis pain is a normal part of aging.” Arthritis…
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Operation Walk USA
The Bone & Joint Center and CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck in cooperation with Operation Walk USA is a way for the surgeons and medical staff to give back to the community. The mission of Operation Walk USA is to encourage and enable joint replacement surgeons to restore mobility and improve quality of life for uninsured patients…
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Top 5 Exercises to Perform After Shoulder Surgery
If you just had shoulder surgery, you may feel a bit more pain compared to before the surgery. This is because your body needs time to heal properly after the trauma of surgery. A physical therapist can guide you through specific shoulder exercises that can help you improve affected muscles and regain your strength. In…
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How to Care for a Sprained Ankle
One of the more common accidents people experience is a sprained ankle. It can happen from stepping off a curb, walking down the stairs, hiking on a trail, or changing direction in sports. A sprained ankle most frequently occurs when a person places their foot on something unstable or an angled surface, then transfers their…
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