Orthopedic Institute Blog

Shriners Hospital for Children Screening a Huge Success

Posted on April 15, 2015

We had another very successful Shriners Hospital for Children screening clinic at Orthopedic Institute last Saturday, April 11th, 2015. We saw 60 children! Thank you to all who helped make this event such a success.

Orthopedic Institute Clinic Is Now Open At Dakota Dunes

Posted on March 20, 2015

Orthopedic Institute is pleased to announce the opening of a new Orthopedic Institute clinic at Dakota Dunes. The clinic is located at 317 Dakota Dunes Blvd, Suite G and will offer specialty orthopedic and general orthopedic services.The clinic is now open.

Slip and Fall Prevention Strategies

Posted on December 31, 2014

With winter in full swing, it is important for you and your family to be aware of slip and fall prevention strategies.

  • Walk cautiously and wear gloves instead of putting your hands in your pockets. Your arms help keep you balanced and if you slip, you will need them to help restore your balance.
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Don’t Let a Fall from a Ladder Ruin Your Holiday Season

Posted on November 20, 2014
Dr. Eric S. Watson, M.D.

Thank you to all of our Veterans from Orthopedic Institute

Posted on November 20, 2014

At Orthopedic Institute, we want to say THANK YOU for serving to all veterans who are family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and especially our patients. Here is a story shared by one of our patients, Jim Lentsch, who has served 30 years in the military reserve.

Orthopedic Institute Veterans taking care of Veterans

Posted on November 12, 2014

At Orthopedic Institute, we are proud of all of our employees, but we are especially proud and grateful this month for our employees who also serve in the military. Learn more about our Front Office Manager, Lisa Tidemann:

Lisa has been in the Air National Guard for over 26 years. She enlisted...

Thank you to all of our Veterans from Orthopedic Institute.

Posted on November 10, 2014

At Orthopedic Institute, we want to say THANK YOU for serving to all veterans who are family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and especially our patients. Here is a story shared by one of our patients who was a World War II Artillery Gunner, Clifford Olson.

Clifford Olson is a delightful patient...

Halloween Safety Tips from Orthopedic Institute

Posted on October 27, 2014

Enjoying Halloween is all about the preparation. Finding the ideal costume, decorating the house, planning the route, purchasing the candy and decorating the perfect pumpkin. But along with the fun, there are numerous Halloween injuries. Orthopedic Institute would like to help you stay safe this...

Keith Baumgarten, M.D. Awarded The 2014 O'Donoghue Sports Injury Research Award

Posted on September 18, 2014

Keith M. Baumgarten, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Institute was awarded the 2014 O’Donoghue Sports Injury Research Award. The prestigious award is given annually to the best overall paper that deals with clinical based research or human in-vivo research. This year’s winning research...

Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic

Posted on September 11, 2014

Student athletes injured during competition can now be examined by an orthopedic specialist on Saturday morning.