Dr. Colten Luedke - Orthopaedic Surgeon

04/22/2026

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04/13/2026

How to Tape Your Knee.

ize it when you're active and can give relief from pain. You can choose from many kinds of tapes and taping methods to tape your knees for support. Talk with your doctor or physical therapist about the best option for you.

04/11/2026

04/06/2026

Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty According to Their Body Mass Index.

This study aimed to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and short-term outcomes following primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA), including functional improvement, perioperative variables, and postoperative complications.

03/31/2026

Dan is ELITE!!

Not all rehab is created equal.

When you combine a thorough movement assessment with a fully integrated treatment plan, you don’t just manage symptoms...you actually fix the problem.
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03/30/2026

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries.

Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to t...

03/23/2026

Ankle Pain When Walking: Causes and What You Can Do.

Most ankle pain can be managed with rest, modifying activities, supportive footwear, over-the-counter pain medication, and other conservative measures. However, some causes may require further treatment.

03/16/2026

How To Recognize and Manage Early Arthritis in Your Fingers.

Arthritis in your fingers often causes morning stiffness and aching. These early symptoms can progress if untreated.Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and protect joint function from arthritis in your fingers.

03/09/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

03/02/2026

People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery.

Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.

02/23/2026

Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts.

Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that....

02/20/2026

Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.

Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, o...