Newsletter, July 2008

Dr. Carlson: 25 Years of Patient Care

In his 25 years serving Sioux Falls and surrounding communities at Orthopedic Institute, Dr. Walter Carlson has helped younger and older patients overcome pain and debilitation, and resume an active lifestyle.

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Golf Injuries More Common Than Thought

Golf isn’t the first sport that comes to mind when you think of injured athletes, but you might be surprised at the number of injuries doctors see. From Tiger Woods to the casual weekend golfer, aches and pains in the lower back, elbow, shoulder, hand, and wrist can affect your game or keep you at home.

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Knee Replacement Surgery Less Invasive

Knee and hip replacement surgery techniques have become less invasive. One example is a new technique called unicompartmental knee surgery, an alternative to total knee replacement surgery performed by doctors at Orthopedic Institute.

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Study: Hip Surgery OK After 80

Hip replacement surgery patients 80 years old and up fare just as well as those 70 and younger, according to results of a recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

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Dealing with Bunions

There are two popular theories about the cause of bunions, a common deformity on the side of a person’s big toe. They are: tight shoes and genetics. Which one is true? And what are the different treatment options for bunions?

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