Dr. Colten Luedke - Orthopaedic Surgeon

01/31/2026

Most athletes hit a plateau after they’ve “graduated” from PT or been cleared by their doctor.
They’re told to “progress as tolerated”—but no one shows them what that actually means, or how to do it safely on their own.

At ATR Sports Medicine, we bridge that gap.
Your progression is guided by objective markers, not guesswork—monitoring how your tissues tolerate load and how your mechanics hold up under fatigue.

Because real readiness isn’t proven on a treatment table. It’s proven in movement and performance.

This is where most comebacks fall short.

01/30/2026

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.

01/27/2026

More good news for patients taking GLP-1 meds (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro). These meds have shown to DECREASE 90 day complication rates in knee replacement surgery. As can be expected, morbidly obese patients have higher risk of almost all complications after orthopedic surgery.
Results of a study out of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS)
Key Results (The "90-Day" Findings):
* Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI): Significant reduction in 90-day infection rates (1.0% in the GLP-1 group vs. 1.8% in the control group).
Medical Complications: Overall 90-day medical complications dropped from 12.7% to 10.6%.
Readmissions: A major decrease in 90-day hospital readmissions (5.3% vs. 8.9%)
Risk Mitigation: Morbidly obese patients on GLP-1s saw their complication rates drop to levels nearly identical to those with much lower BMIs.

01/23/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

01/19/2026

Non-traumatic Medial-Sided Elbow Pain: A Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Diagnostic Strategies, and Treatment Approaches.

Medial elbow pain is a rare and often underrecognized condition. In non-traumatic cases, such as medial epicondylitis (ME), ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury, cubital tunnel syndrome, snapping medial triceps, and posteromedial impingement, the clinical presentations are often similar, making di...

01/16/2026

Hip Replacement Dislocation.

Normal hip joints have many surrounding structures that help to stabilize the hip joint. These structures include muscles, ligaments, and the normal bony structure of the hip joint. Together, these structures keep the ball (the femoral head) within the socket (the acetabulum).

01/16/2026

To our amazing patients—
It’s truly an honor to care for you and be part of your recovery journey. Many of you have shared kind words with me in person or with our team, and I can’t tell you how much that means.

If you had a 5-star experience with your care, I’d be incredibly grateful if you would consider leaving a Google review — & I know it takes time & effort—— It’s so great to hear how we help our patients!

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I read every message and am always looking for ways to make your experience even better.

Thank you for trusting me with your care and for being such a wonderful patient community!

01/13/2026

Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique.

A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" technique used significantly fewer opioids after surgery compared to those treated with standard arthroscopy.

01/12/2026

Traumatic Versus Atraumatic Causes of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Pathophysiology and Outcomes.

Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder caused by traumatic or atraumatic factors, resulting in pain, functional limitation, and reduced quality of life. This systematic review aimed to summarize the pathophysiology, anatomical changes, and functional outcomes of tra...

01/07/2026

A really good tool for knee arthritis we commonly use. I however always inform patients of the multiple non-surgical options we have to treat knee arthritis & cortisone is just another tool.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/29/2025

What Causes Leg Pain (and How to Find Relief).

Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are minor, temporary conditions, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of more severe conditions can help prevent pain from worsening and improve your long-term outlook.