MU Orthopaedic Innovation Center

09/16/2022

Make sure to stop by and say hello to Hannah and Lisa today at the 2022 SIL Active and Aging Health and Resource Fair taking place TODAY at the Columbia Mall from 9 AM to 2PM.

09/08/2022

Happy World Physical Therapy Day! This year's focus for World PT day is osteoarthritis. Not only is exercise safe when you have OA, it is recommended!

Special shout out to the amazing physical therapists that are part of our MU Ortho Innovation Center family!

08/23/2022

Erin Brower, a current elementary school counselor, found relief from pain caused by rickets thanks to our MU Joint Preservation Team. Watch to learn more about her story here ⬇️

A southern Missouri woman is devoting herself to the kids in her community now that she’s able to walk and work pain-free. See how doctors were able to strai...

08/18/2022

Have you heard about an InBody?

An InBody does more than just monitor weight loss. It can be used to measure muscle mass, fat mass and the distribution of each. We use the InBody in our MU Joint Health Program to measure these before patients start, halfway into the program, and then again at the end. When patients are not seeing the scale move as fast as they would like, it is encouraging to see their body changing in other ways—especially if that means they are gaining muscle and losing fat!

08/16/2022

What is a fragility fracture?

A fragility fracture is a fracture that occurs when someone falls from standing height or less, often breaking the bone(s) in the hip, spine or wrist. While breaking these bones does not always mean someone has osteoporosis, this can be a sign that someone’s bones may be weakened. If you have suffered a fracture from a standing height, it might be a good time to talk to your doctor about whether you need a bone health evaluation. Or give us a call at 573-882-3851.

08/11/2022

Many orthopaedic procedures use tissue from donors, such as ACL surgeries, bone/fracture surgeries, osteochondral allograft surgeries, etc. Missouri Orthopaedic Institute now gives patients information on how to connect with donor families both preoperatively and post operatively.

Organ donors and their families make the ultimate sacrifice, and it is important for patients to recognize that these transplants are the result of a gift. MOI encourages patients to express condolences to the family for their loss, and let these families know how their donors have impacted their lives.

08/09/2022

Missouri Medicine recently featured an article by Dr. Julia Nuelle on innovative nerve regeneration. Read about it here ⬇️

https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=742977&article_id=4246042&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5&fbclid=IwAR2gFMSi7bmqs4UW7cK3VEhoza57j3TuV3t4GdVQnBnoQ77XLf1WwCDGy0Y

08/04/2022

Ely Hamilton is back on his feet after a mowing accident, thanks to the work of the MU Limb Preservation team. Read about how Ely has made a full recovery here ⬇️

The Bull Shoals Lake on the Missouri and Arkansas border bustled with activity on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend as families gathered to enjoy the three-day weekend. Bored with staying indoors as he had been instructed, Ely Hamilton, 3, snuck outside to talk to his grandpa who was mowing the law...

08/02/2022

Dr. Hoernschemeyer recently represented MU Health Care at the annual Little People of America National Conference in Spokane, WA. As a member of the Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Hoernschemeyer spoke about his work with skeletal dysplasia.

07/27/2022

The MU Joint Health Program helps patients with joint pain lose weight, improve pain, and improve function through PT-led group exercise, health behavior therapy, and nutrition counseling. Donna has been part of the program for nearly a year, losing more than 20 pounds, creating lasting relationships, and crushing numerous health goals.

"I am up to two hours on my bike now, and I can actually get in and out of the kayak!"

Join me in CONGRATULATING Donna on her amazing accomplishments. And if you're struggling with joint pain that is keeping you from activities you enjoy, reach out to our team at 573-882-3851.

Donna's full story will be added to our website soon!

07/05/2022

This year, the MOIC team was thankful to participate in the Donate Life Legacy Walk. Together, they celebrated and honored the brave gift of life provided by donors. If you'd like to learn more about organ donation, or sign up to be an organ donor, click the link below!

https://donatelifemissouri.org/

07/01/2022

When your child needs world-class care, you make the drive! Read Avery's story below to learn how a 5-hour drive to see Dr. Hoernschemeyer gave Avery options to get back to the creative life she loves.

https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/finding-freedom-be-avery-alternative-scoliosis-surgery