A bunion is an unsightly bump at the base of the big toe. Because bunions don’t fit most shoes, the skin in the area can become irritated and swollen. Bunions, hammer toes, and metatarsalgia often appear together. Although bunions tend to be hereditary, wearing shoes with too narrow a forefoot or...
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Prompt treatment of a sports injury is important. When a sports injury occurs, your athlete wants to get back into the game quickly. As a parent, coach or athletic director, you want them to receive the best care and return to play safely.
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Congratulations to our imaging team at Orthopedic Institute. They have been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to...
The anterior approach to total hip replacement has emerged as a practical alternative to the posterior approach that most surgeons still use. Although it has been in use to some degree since the 1980's, new instrumentation allowing it to be performed using smaller incisions has made it increasingly...
Article by Brianna Venekamp- Sioux Falls Women Magazine
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 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.
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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