Orthopedic Institute Blog

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.

The OI Way - Proven Weight Loss Support for Optimal Joint Health

Posted on March 26, 2014

The numbers are staggering according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one third of all adult Americans are obese, while the National Institutes of Health state that another third are considered overweight. This condition often leads to serious and chronic health issues, including...

Alternative Treatment for Pain Relief - Acupuncture

Posted on March 21, 2014

Wielding a very fine needle, Dr. K.C. Chang locates the precise point and very gently, painlessly, inserts it into the skin. Professionally tapping the specific site within the body’s trouble-some meridian, Dr. Chang’s treatment introduces a stimulation of endorphins through the art of Medical...