Orthopedics Archives - Sanford Health News

A daytime exterior shot of the Sanford Sports Complex Acute Care and Orthopedic Fast Track Clinic, just one of the Sioux Falls walk-in clinics.

Sanford Health walk-in clinics offer close, quick help

Patients north of city are excited about new clinic at Sanford Sports Complex

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read

Skyforce player Bubu Palo works out on a shuttle machine at Sanford POWER as strength and conditioning coach Hunter Glascock looks on.

Pro basketball offseason relies on Sanford trainers

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Two images side by side of Jan Dahl near a waterfall and bundled up for a hike in Glacier National Park

Diligent rehab after knee replacements pays off

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Nate Gerry holds a football and smiles waihle talking to kids at a football camp.

Sanford NFL players have varied backgrounds, common goals

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Health clinic at Sanford Sports Complex

Sanford Sports Complex clinic hosts open house event

Paul Heinert ⋅ 2 min read

Cheerful girl sitting in an urgent care exam room and holding up her arm while being examined by a doctor.

Emergency vs urgent care: The ER isn’t for everything

How one family got peace of mind, on their time, and avoided a trip to the ER

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Max Merry riding bicycle

Two new knees lead to one new life

Max Merry enjoys an active lifestyle with help from a pair of knee replacements

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

A mom helps her daughter put on her backpack.

Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Dr. Jared Daniel — a dad of teens — wants to prevent lower back pain in kids

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

Former UFC champ Robbie Lawler exercises his knee with physical therapist Melissa Moyer holding her hands under his leg.

Former UFC champ Robbie Lawler rehabs knee at Sanford Health

Pro athletes, weekend warriors alike benefit from blood flow restriction therapy

Terry Vandrovec ⋅ 5 min read

ROSA knee surgery patient exercises his knee on a weight machine with a physical therapist guiding him.

Total knee replacement with a new robot assistant

Sanford Fargo patient is one of first in Midwest to receive ROSA surgery

Sharon Tritz ⋅ 9 min read

Adam Thielen greets football campers on the field.

Adam Thielen: Football camp impacts youth

"They’re at such a great age where they can just come out and enjoy it."

Alexa Olson ⋅ 6 min read

Brendan Cook with a cast on his leg after an Achilles rupture.

Achilles rupture: Evolving treatment with Sanford Health

Brendan Cook's recovery from a ruptured Achilles was shortened considerably by an alternative procedure.

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Mature couple walking through the countryside.

A foundation for strong bones

How DEXA scans support bone health

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 9 min read

Person holding a pad a paper and a pen

Wrist clinical trial hopes to heal with stem cell therapy

In the future, your own cells could rebuild injured areas.

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 7 min read

Kelly Strompro wrapping an ankle

Athletic trainers: In the background but watching

From weekend warriors to professional athletes, athletic trainers provide insight, guidance and encouragement.

Scott Seiler ⋅ 3 min read

Pro basketball offseason relies on Sanford trainers

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Wrist clinical trial hopes to heal with stem cell therapy

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 7 min read

Former UFC champ Robbie Lawler rehabs knee at Sanford Health

Terry Vandrovec ⋅ 5 min read

Emergency vs urgent care: The ER isn’t for everything

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read