From Injury Recovery to Getting Back in the Game

Supporting Athletes: From Injury Recovery to Getting Back in the Game

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As sports medicine physicians dedicated to the health and well-being of athletes, we have seen firsthand the powerful impact that sports can have. Engaging in sports is not just about physical fitness—it is about building mental toughness, teamwork, and discipline. Whether our patients are tearing up the soccer field, running marathons, or heading out on the football field, the positive impact is undeniable for them.

But as you know, with the thrill of sports comes the risk of injuries. This time of year, we see a lot of sprains, fractures, tendonitis, and concussions that can take athletes out of the game. That’s where we come in. We all are committed to providing top-tier care and support to help athletes bounce back.

At Orthopedic Institute, we take a personalized approach to sports injury rehab. Our team of seasoned sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, and rehab experts collaborate to craft custom treatment plans. From physical therapy to advanced imaging and minimally invasive procedures, our mission is to get our patients back on their feet quickly and effectively.

We know that recovery is not just physical—it is mental, too. Our clinic offers a supportive environment where athletes get not only the best medical care but also the encouragement and guidance to stay motivated throughout their rehab journey.

Our ultimate goal is to help athletes reclaim their strength, mobility, and confidence so they can get back in the game. We celebrate every recovery milestone and ensure athletes are armed with the knowledge to prevent future injuries.

As a sports medicine physician, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing our patients return to the game. It reinforces the importance of our work and the resilience of athletes. Whether the people we serve are a weekend warrior or a pro, we reassure them that Orthopedic Institute and our partners has their back—from injury recovery to getting back in the game.

Thank you for trusting Orthopedic Institute to care for your patients. We sincerely enjoy partnering with you. If you have any other needs, please call our office at 605.331.5890 or use this link to see the other ways you can get in contact with us. Let’s work together to make sure our patients keep enjoying the benefits of sports. And we can keep moving forward—together.

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–Evan N. Hermanson, MD

WE’RE MOVING!

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Welcome to the Future of Orthopedic Care: Orthopedic Institute Building a New State-of-the-Art Facility in Tea, South Dakota

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new, cutting-edge orthopedic clinic in Tea, South Dakota in early 2025! As our Sioux Falls main clinic begins this move, this exciting development marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing extraordinary orthopedic care to our community and beyond.

Why the Move?

Our relocation to this 80,000-square-foot facility isn’t just about expanding our footprint—it is about enhancing the care experience for our patients. This new space has been meticulously designed to accommodate the growing needs of our patients, with a focus on delivering superior, comprehensive care. 

We have outgrown our current Sioux Falls main clinic, and this new facility allows us to offer more services under one roof, making it easier and more convenient for our patients to receive the care they need.

We are thrilled about our new location, especially with how easy it will be for everyone to access.

“Our belief that accessing health care should be easy and convenient was the driving conviction that led us to select this particular property for our future office,” Dr. David Jones Jr., board president and an orthopedic hand surgeon, said in a statement.

What You Should Know

Timeline: We want to reassure all our patients that our clinic will continue to operate at our current Sioux Falls clinic until early 2025. Their appointments, treatments, and all other services will proceed as normal during this time! As always, our team is here to support your orthopedic needs every step of the way. We will keep you, and our patients, informed with updates on our move as the date approaches.

Directions: Our new facility is located at 2120 E. Live Stronger Street in Tea, South Dakota 57064. To come visit us, use I-29 South and take Exit 73 toward Tea. Take the slight right onto the ramp to Tea.  Merge onto 271st street. Turn right onto Bakker Landing Avenue. Continue on Bakker Landing Avenue until you come to the Tea water tower!

Questions: Give us a call at 1-888-331-5890 and our team will be ready to answer any questions you may have about our move!

What’s New?

At Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to advancing orthopedic care through innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technology. Our new facility reflects this commitment, with several exciting additions:

  1. Expanded Clinical Space: With more room to work, our medical professionals can see more patients, reduce wait times, and offer a broader range of services. This means more personalized care and a more comfortable experience for our patients. With the expansion of space, we are able to offer pain management injections and minor hand procedures (carpal tunnel, trigger finger release, finger cyst and mass removal, nail bed laceration repair, etc.) on site.
  2. State-of-the-Art Therapy and Rehabilitation Services: Our new facility houses an expanded therapy and rehabilitation center, equipped with the latest technology and staffed by experienced professionals. Whether patients are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or working to prevent injury, our team is here to support their journey to recovery with the best tools and techniques available.
  3. Advanced Imaging and Procedure Capabilities: The new clinic features cutting-edge imaging technology and advanced procedural rooms, allowing us to perform a wider array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on-site. This means faster diagnoses, more precise treatments, and improved outcomes for our patients.

A Commitment to Excellence

The decision to invest in this new facility underscores our dedication to providing the highest standard of care. We believe that every patient deserves the best possible treatment, delivered in a compassionate and efficient manner. Our team of orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, and support staff are all committed to ensuring that you receive the most effective, evidence-based care available.

Join Us in Tea, South Dakota

We will keep you in the know regarding our build progress and we are excited for you to see for yourself how we’re revolutionizing orthopedic care. We are confident that our new facility and the world class care you’ve come to expect from Orthopedic Institute will exceed your expectations.

Thank you for trusting Orthopedic Institute to care for your patients. We sincerely enjoy partnering with you. If you have any other needs, please call our office at 605.331.5890 or use this link to see the other ways you can get in contact with us. We look forward to our new home in Tea, South Dakota, where we are not just raising the bar—we are setting a new standard in orthopedic care. We’re moving better, together.

Grand Opening Celebration

To celebrate this momentous occasion, we will be hosting a grand opening event! Stay tuned for more details on this special day, where you can tour the facility, meet our team, and learn more about the new services we are offering. We cannot wait to welcome you to our new home!

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

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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 simple accidents can peak as we all strive to make the most of this season. Our referrals range from tennis elbow or other repetitive activities like pulling weeds or hammering nails – we also see many shoulder and rotator issues from summer chores like digging, pulling a rake, lifting heavy objects or strain from other unusual motions. 

We love seeing patients getting all that activity packed into the warm days, but in addition to proper nutrition and hydration we try to remind them to warm up before a strenuous activity, use correct technique, and maintain exercise year-round. 

When these summer injuries do happen, it’s important to address them and not assume they are insignificant. Sometimes they are minor. But other times, they can have a lasting negative impact on health and activity.

As your partner in orthopedics, we’re here for those times. We value our relationships with you – and are readily available for referrals and visits to our Orthopedic Institute Walk -In clinics.

Above all, we wish you, your team, and your patients a great – and safe – summer.

Thank you for trusting us with the care of your patients. We sincerely enjoy partnering with you! If you have any other needs, please call our office at 605.331.5890 or use this link to see the other ways you can get in contact with us.

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Gregory F. Alvine, MD

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Better Movement Means More Independence for Veterans

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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 face a whole host of conditions including pain in their knees, back, shoulders, wrists, feet, ankles, hips, or elbows. Veterans also face the challenges of limited mobility and often more serious issues like nerve damage or degenerative diseases like arthritis.

Orthopedic Institute is privileged to help all our patients move better and experience their best chance at a full life. This is especially true of our Veterans, who have often paid a high physical and emotional price for their service.

If you have a patient facing any of these challenges, Orthopedic Institute is here to support and partner with you. Together we can find the best path for all those who served – and all those we serve.

Thank you for trusting the Orthopedic Institute to care for your patients. We sincerely enjoy partnering with you. If you have any other needs, please call our office at 605.331.5890 or use this link to see the other ways you can get in contact with us.

Transforming Lives Through Exceptional Orthopedic Care

Transforming Lives Through Exceptional Orthopedic Care

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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 phone call to the last therapy appointment to treat each patient as we would want our own family members to be treated. That means delivering exceptional, personalized service while also bringing positive, vibrant energy. Our job is not just to replace a hip or rehab a shoulder or schedule an appointment. Our aim is to inspire individuals to live stronger.

Your stories of living stronger are what drive us.

  • A grandmother able to pick up her grandbaby without pain in her thumb
  • An athlete getting back on the field after a devastating knee injury
  • A mechanic able to work without pain in his neck

Your resilience and perseverance inspire us every day. It is a privilege to partner with you to help you get the relief you need to do the things you love.

Thank you for trusting us with your care!

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Referrals

Referrals and How to Contact Us

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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, nurses, and patient care teams are committed to providing you and your patients with the region’s highest quality orthopedic and sports medicine care.

Thank you for trusting the Orthopedic Institute to care for your patients. We sincerely enjoy partnering with you. If you have any other needs, please call our office at 605.331.5890 or contact us the following ways:

Fast Pass Scheduling:

  • Call or Text 605-656-0000  and enter your patient’s phone number. Please follow the additional prompts from the online agent. The patient will be contacted directly via text message.
  • Contact us by Phone: Call 605-331-5890 and enter extension 7 to speak to a live team member.

Contact us Online:

Contact us via Fax:

Please fax the following information to 833-918-2049.

  • Reason for consult/imaging
  • Insurance information (including authorization for imaging)
  • MRI screening form, if applicable
  • Relevant patient history: imaging/previous surgeries and facility location

Want to learn more about how we can help and/or join our partner directory? Please contact kandersen@ortho-i.com.

A Partnership update from Dr. David Jones

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

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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 exactly is part of our team? Our team extends beyond just Orthopedic Institute employees. Referring providers, chiropractors, employers providing insurance for our patients, work comp case workers, the schools and teams we partner with, and external therapists all have a vested interest in patients overcoming their pain or injuries.

We believe that as we strengthen connections and communication across our team, the patients we serve get better care. Our hope for newsletters, such as this one, is to provide practical tips and helpful information that will be useful as we all strive together to help our patients get relief and get back to the activities they enjoy.

If you have comments or questions you would like us to address, for example: “What is an easy way to tell the difference between hand arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome?” or “How do I know if my patient might benefit from a hip scope?” please let us know.

Thank you for partnering with us to serve our patients.

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New Plans to Better Serve Our Patients

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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 and West 85th Street corridor.

Steady Growth and Improved Convenience Drive New Location

The new location was born from the Orthopedic Institute’s steady growth in size and scope. Today the practice has 20 physicians and almost 250 employees serving Sioux Falls and 14 satellite locations in SD, MN, and IA. Ground was broken in 2023, with a grand opening planned for 2024.

“We have outgrown our current location. This expansion enables us to meet the increasing demand in the region for expert orthopedic and sports medicine care and non-Orthopedic Institute pain management,” said Orthopedic Institute CEO Lynda Barrie.

“This new facility will provide more clinical space, facilitate expanded state-of-the-art therapy and rehabilitation services, and offer advanced imaging and procedure capabilities. Thus, we will be able to continue providing the most efficient care and extraordinary patient experience for years.”

“Our goal is to help patients overcome their pain or injury to allow them to get back to doing the things they love. We strive to make this process as convenient, personalized, and efficient as possible for our patients,” said Board President and orthopedic hand surgeon David B. Jones, Jr., MD. “We believe this location will provide easy access for our patients from the greater Sioux Falls region and those from surrounding communities.”