Entries by Helen Kluck

Summer is a Great Time – It Can Lead to Injuries, Too

Everyone loves summer! It’s an opportunity to get outside more, enjoy the activities we love and spend time with friends and family. We’re sure you’re seeing it, too – but with this increase in activity, we often see an increase in patients with orthopedic related injuries. As you know, sprains, overuse, sport-related injuries and even […]

Summer is a Great Time – Make the Most of it Safely

Everyone loves summer. It’s an opportunity to get outside more, enjoy the activities we love and spend time with friends and family. With that increase in activity, we often see an increase in orthopedic related injuries, too. Sprains, overuse, sport-related injuries from sports like pickleball, and even simple accidents can peak as we all strive […]

Let’s Chat Pickleball – Common Orthopedic Injuries & Tips for Prevention

Pickleball, the increasingly popular sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, is loved for its accessibility and fast-paced nature. However, like any sport, pickleball can lead to injuries, particularly affecting the feet & ankles. During the warmer summer months, our Foot & Ankle Team often encounters patients seeking orthopedic treatment due to pickleball-related […]

Better Movement Means More Independence for Veterans

As you know, independence can take many forms: the ability to do simple home chores with fewer restrictions; picking up a grandchild without pain; and engaging in simple life activities. When orthopedic issues persist, all of these independent joys of life can be compromised. This can be especially true in our Veteran population. Veterans commonly […]

Better Movement Means More Independence for Veterans

As we celebrate our independence during the summer months, Orthopedic Institute also recognizes that better movement is key to more independence. Independence can take many forms: the ability to do simple home chores with fewer restrictions; picking up a grandchild without pain; and engaging in simple life activities. When orthopedic issues persist, all of these […]

Transforming Lives Through Exceptional Orthopedic Care

At Orthopedic Institute, our mission is transforming lives through exceptional orthopedic care.  We understand that injuries and pain can make life difficult and keep us all from the activities we love. And we understand that when you are hurt, you need a caring team you can trust. We strive across our entire organization, from the first […]

Referrals and How to Contact Us

We know there are multiple orthopedic options for your patient. The Orthopedic Institute does not take lightly our responsibility to serve you and your patients. Whether you’ve previously referred patients to the Orthopedic Institute or not, we want to build a relationship with you and be a trusted resource when needed. The Orthopedic Institute physicians, […]

A Partnership Update from David B. Jones, Jr., MD

What It Means to Be a Team Being a team requires humility and understanding that we cannot solve challenges or do the work alone. Strong teams discover and value the strengths of each team member and leverage those in various roles to accomplish a common goal. That’s what we do at Orthopedic Institute. So, who […]

New Plans to Better Serve Our Patients

Orthopedic Institute Building to Better Serve Population Orthopedic Institute is continuing its plans to better serve our patients in the year ahead, in more places and more ways. Orthopedic Institute has purchased land in Tea, South Dakota, and is in the process of building its new 70,000-square-foot clinic and administrative office along the growing 1-29 […]