06/12/2025
For Meghan, The Bone & Joint Center has been a place of hope and healing. Her latest visit marked an important step toward reclaiming her life from pain.
“I’ve become a bit of a frequent flyer at The Bone & Joint Center because of several ongoing issues. Most recently, I came in with severe pain that started in my cervical spine and radiated down my arm. At first, I thought it was a shoulder or nerve issue. However, it turned out to be something more complex.
From the start, Physician Assistant Nick Lelito was incredible. Nick ordered an MRI that confirmed my diagnosis and quickly got me connected with the neurosurgeon, Dr. Steven Kraljic, and a pain management specialist. Throughout this whole process, I’ve felt completely supported and in great hands. What really stands out to me about The Bone & Joint Center team is how thorough and compassionate they are. Nick literally draws out diagrams so I can understand exactly what’s happening in my body, which means a lot to someone like me who wants to be informed every step of the way.
I’ve also seen several other doctors there, including Dr. Brock Norrie, Dr. Joseph Carlson, Dr. Chad Carlson, and Dr. Timothy Juelson, and every single one has been amazing. Living with autoimmune issues adds another layer of complexity to my care, and the team truly understands that. They don’t rush through appointments or treat me like just another number. Instead, they take the time to distinguish what’s caused by disease progression and what’s biomechanical, which makes all the difference.
The pain and limitations have made it hard to do the things I love, like hiking in Medora or even just going for a walk. I’m hopeful that with my upcoming epidural injection and continued care, I’ll be able to get back to exercising regularly, and maybe even training my new Doberman, Freya, in agility and scent work someday.”