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  • Advanced Spinal Reconstruction Procedure Now Available In The Northland

    Dr. Matthew T. Davies, a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon recently performed the first Multi-Level Lumbar Disc Replacement in The Northland using Centinel Spine’s prodisc® L Total Disc Replacement (TDR) technology.  The prodisc® L system is the only total disc replacement device in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.  Whereas…

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  • Train Smart This Running Season: Tips From Our Build Your Run Seminar

    As the weather warms, paths clear, and the outdoor running season continues, our team at Orthopaedic Associates wants to make sure our community stays safe and healthy when they start putting in the miles.  On May 2nd our Build Your Run, A Smart Approach to a Successful Running Season seminar was held by physical therapists…

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  • Kristi L. Hultman, MD Joins Orthopaedic Associates

    With over 50 years under our belt of our excellent board-certified surgeons setting the standard for Orthopaedic care in the region, we’re always happy to strengthen our team even more and welcome a new surgeon to Orthopaedic Associates!  We are excited to introduce Dr. Kristi Hultman, MD to our community!  Dr. Hultman has joined the…

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  • Hip Pain? Relief Through Hip Replacement

    When necessary, hip replacement surgery can have a profound impact on the betterment of your lifestyle, allowing you to live your life to its full range of motion. As we age, we start to feel aches and pains that didn’t affect us before – so how do we know when it is time to look…

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  • Benefits Of Walking

    Looking to achieve the benefits of working out but overwhelmed by the thought of a workout plan? Schedule is too busy to hit the gym? Maybe you don’t even know where to start. We are here to tell you to just start with a simple step. Then another. Then another. And another. Yes, we are…

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  • Shouldering Your Dislocation Pain

    Did you know that the shoulder is the body’s most flexible and mobile joint? With the ability to turn in many directions, this also makes the shoulder easy to dislocate or experience other injury. Since we rely so heavily on our shoulders to accomplish daily activities, it is important to seek help right away if…

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  • Benefits Of Seeing The Orthopaedic Associates Therapy Team

    When pain due to an injury, surgery, or simply age gets in your way of living life to its fullest, our team at Orthopaedic Associates is here with a fully experienced team and process to get you back to doing what you love.  An integral part of this team are our patient-focused therapists who work…

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  • Schedule Appointments When And Where It’s Convenient For You

    Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth has been setting the standard for orthopaedic care in the Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin region for over 50 years. And now we’re offering a new service designed to change patient access for the better. Clearwave Scheduling is a patient portal that provides self-scheduling, empowering our patients with the ability to take charge…

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  • Orthopaedic Associates Bike Fit Evaluation Program

    It’s the best time of year for bikers. However, in order to get the maximum benefits from your warm-weather rides, you need to ensure a proper fit with your bike. Not only will a proper bike fit provide better comfort and offer you more endurance, it will also mitigate repetitive stress injuries as well as…

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  • Here To Provide A Better Move For Motion

    Here To Provide A Better Move For Motion Here at Orthopaedic Associates, we understand that the health and safety of those you love and care about most is always at the heart of your decision making. Our team also wholly values a family focused mindset, and not only want patients to take our word for…

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