Orthopedic Specialists' doctors are often featured in news media as leading orthopedic surgeons and specialists in providing high quality care in virtually all areas of the body. Bookmark this page and check back often to see the latest news and events on Orthopedic Specialists, its expert team of orthopedic surgeons and specialists, and its line of orthopedic services.
Sprain vs. Strain: Symptoms & Treatments
Sprains and strains are common orthopedic injuries, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. However, even though the symptoms of a sprain and the symptoms of a strain are similar, there is a difference between a strain and a sprain. What Is A Sprain? A sprain is an injury...
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How Does Robotic Knee Surgery Work?
When you need knee replacement surgery, you want the most effective and safe option available. Since no two patients are exactly alike, no two knee joint replacement surgeries should be exactly alike either. By pairing the experience, expertise, and skill set of an orthopedic knee surgeon with an advanced robotic...
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What Is A Sports Medicine Physician?
Engaging in sports offers great benefits to a person’s body and mind. Not only does physical activity keep you in shape and help lower your chances of a wide variety of health conditions, but studies also show that exercise can help relieve mental stress, anxiety, and depression. However, as with...
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What Causes Joint Pain?
If you’re experiencing chronic joint pain, you likely have two questions. What’s causing your joints to hurt and how can you treat your joint pain? Causes for joint pain can vary, and finding out what’s causing your joint pain is vital to finding the right treatment. Learn more about some...
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When Should You Consider Back Surgery?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a healthcare provider. Symptoms of back issues (either due to a back injury/spine injury or a chronic back condition) such as back pain, reduced range of motion, back stiffness, etc. can often be treated with non-surgical methods such as...
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Spotting and Treating Common Hand Conditions
If you’re experiencing chronic hand pain or reduced range of motion and function in your hands and fingers, you may be suffering from a chronic hand condition or hand disease. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of common hand conditions is the first step toward symptom relief. Common hand conditions can...
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Common Sports Injuries and How To Prevent Them
With fall sports just around the corner, understanding how to prevent common sports injuries is an important topic for both athletes and parents. No matter what sport you play and no matter what intensity level, there are certain steps that you can take to avoid getting injured this season. Common...
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Humanitarian Case Performed at Iowa Specialty Hospitals
Dr. Andrew Odland is an Orthopedic Surgeon for Orthopedic Specialists / Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics. He has been with ISH and OS since 2018, primarily working in Fort Dodge and Garner, Iowa. Terry Baxter (Iowa State Representative) reached out to Dr. Odland to ask if he would be willing...
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5 Signs You May Need a Knee Replacement
Chronic knee pain can have a serious impact on your daily life as well as your overall mental and physical health. If you have chronic knee pain, you've likely spoken to your doctor and tried out various methods to relieve it. But at what point do you consult an orthopedic...
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Conquering Carpal Tunnel
Are you experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands? Having trouble gripping objects? You may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, and you’re not alone! Carpal tunnel syndrome is extremely common and the likelihood of experiencing it only gets greater with age. Luckily, there are many treatments to help...
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