5 Most Common Ski Injuries and How to Prevent Them
It’s ski season. Are you ready for the slopes? Skiing is thrilling, but you want to stay safe. Learn about the most common types of ski injuries and how to avoid them.
Since 1997, Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bozeman, Montana, has been providing advanced orthopedic care to those living in and around southwest Montana. The board-certified and subspecialty fellowship-trained, compassionate orthopedic physicians and surgeons focus on providing comprehensive care to all patients, no matter their financial situation.
In 2011, Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine relocated to a 10,900 square-foot medical facility. The practice worked with local architects and engineers to create a facility that better served their patients and the community. It was one of the first medical centers in southwest Montana to install geothermal technology for energy efficiency.
The Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team specializes in diagnosing and treating pain that originates in the shoulder, ankle, foot, knee, wrist, hand, hip, and elbow. The practice sees patients for urgent and acute injuries, often same day, as well as chronic pain and lingering injuries.
The team also provides comprehensive care for sports injuries, carpal tunnel, and arthritis. The state-of-the-art sports medicine and orthopedics facility offers imaging, bracing, casting, and surgery.
To assist in getting an accurate diagnosis, Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has on-site diagnostic testing, including MRI, digital X-ray, and ultrasound. On-site treatments include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), steroid injections, and knee injections, including Durolane and Supartz injections for osteoarthritis.
Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has a surgical center, The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana, where the team performs orthopedic surgery like joint replacement for knees, hips, and shoulders, carpal tunnel release, and arthroscopic procedures.
For more than 25 years, the physicians at Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine have helped thousands of patients with orthopedic injuries and problems. For expert orthopedic care from an experienced team with access to the most advanced tools and technology, call the office or request an appointment online today.
We accept all major insurances. Please contact the office for more information.
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