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Common Foot Problems- Bunions/Bunionette

Posted on September 08, 2015

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...

SATURDAY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC AT ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

Posted on August 28, 2015

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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Orthopedic Institute Earns ACR Accreditation

Posted on July 08, 2015

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...

Orthopedic Institute/ D1 Groundbreaking

Posted on June 23, 2015

Orthopedic Update:  Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted on June 12, 2015

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...

Orthopedic Institute/ D1 Groundbreaking Rescheduled

Posted on June 09, 2015

In Pursuit of the Perfect Game: It Might not be Your Swing that Needs Correcting

Posted on April 21, 2015

Article by Brianna Venekamp- Sioux Falls Women Magazine

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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