Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

08/31/2023

It's game day! Catch us on the field as the official team doctors for Mizzou Athletics!

Who’s ready to kick off the 2023 season of Mizzou football? We know we are! As the official team doctors for Mizzou Athletics, we’re ready to keep Tigers at the top of their game tonight and all season long. M-I-Z!

08/25/2023

Our Saturday walk-in Sports Medicine Injury Clinic hours start tomorrow for middle and high school athletes. Check it out!

Tomorrow kicks off our first Saturday of the season for our walk-in Sports Medicine Injury Clinic! Middle and high school athletes can now be seen on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., starting August 26 through November 4. That's in addition to our Monday through Friday, 7 to 8 a.m. walk-in injury clinic for all ages. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wC0kd

08/17/2023

We try to make care as convenient as possible for our patients, especially for those making a lengthy drive. We’re thrilled to hear our orthopaedic surgeon and official team doctor for Mizzou Athletics, Dr. Clayton Nuelle, is delivering the type of care that makes it all worthwhile!

08/11/2023

What’s the perk of having an orthopaedic team that includes the official team doctors for Mizzou Athletics? When complex sports injuries like Jake’s come around, we know exactly what to do to get patients back on the field. See Jake’s story.

For Jake Pickens, playing football for the Boonville Pirates is a dream come true.But when the junior tore his anterior cruciate ligament and damaged both menis

08/09/2023

“Better than before” — that’s what sports medicine dreams are made of! We love seeing our patients get back in action better than before and having experts like Dr. Steven DeFroda — one of our official team doctors for Mizzou Athletics — make it happen for athletes of all levels.

07/05/2023

Join us Wednesday, July 19, at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute for our free sports physical event to help get mid-Missouri athletes ready for their upcoming year of sports! Appointments are required and available from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Register for a spot today: https://fal.cn/3zEBP

06/22/2023

Join us Wednesday, July 19, at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute for our free sports physical event to help get mid-Missouri athletes ready for their upcoming year of sports! Appointments are required and available from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Register for a spot today: https://fal.cn/3zkgE

06/08/2023

It’s normal for hip and knee joints to experience some wear and tear as we age, but where do we draw the line when it comes to joint pain? According to our orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Elie Ghanem, it’s when it starts to impact your daily living. Learn more in this four-minute Ask the Experts podcast segment. Learn more: https://fal.cn/3yUoW

05/22/2023

We love to hear it and completely agree — Orthopaedic surgeon and knee pain expert, Dr. Mauricio Kfuri, is definitely a gift to mid-Missouri.

04/27/2023

Muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendinitis and other overuse injuries tend to pop up as the weather warms up. Hear why and how to avoid them with tips from Dr. Clayton Nuelle, sports medicine expert and one of our official team doctors for Mizzou Athletics.

04/21/2023

After hip or knee replacement surgery, we hear a lot of patients say, “I wish I had done this sooner.” That’s because our minimally invasive joint replacements are designed to get patients back in action with as little inconvenience as possible. If joint pain is holding you back, request a consultation today. Learn more at https://fal.cn/3xCnE

04/19/2023

When wrist pain kept Marvi Turner from doing the sport she loved, even after weeks of rest, she knew she needed an expert solution. Insert orthopaedic surgeon Julia Nuelle, MD. See her story ⬇️.

Like many gymnasts, Marvi Turner fell in love with the sport at a young age. The first time she got on the uneven bars, she was hooked. More than 10 years after

04/11/2023

Not only is Dr. Aaron Gray one of our sports medicine experts and an official team doctor for Mizzou Athletics, he’s also a youth soccer coach — making him a triple threat expert in knowing how to avoid injuries in all areas of activities. Hear him talk tips and advice for protecting yourself from injuries on the Closers podcast ⬇️.

Columbia Daily Tribune's Matt Stahl on Mizzou hoops transfers, Football hire and a contract extension Inside the Crown's David Lesky on the bumpy opening week for the Royals MU Health Care: Aaron Gray, MD joins talking spring conditioning, hurt v injured and post-workout/game care

04/07/2023

As the weather warms up, many of us are heading back outside to restart our exercise routines. But too much too fast can put you at risk for injury. Here are some quick tips to ease into outdoor activities safely from sports and family medicine expert — and one of our official team docs for Mizzou Athletics — Dr. Brady Fleshman.

03/20/2023

The Tigers may be out of the NCAA tournament, but we’ve still got one Mizzou basketball legend on our minds: Norm Stewart. The man knows how to create a team built for success. After all, in his 32 years at Mizzou, he led the Tigers to 16 NCAA tournaments — including two elite eight appearances.
But in 2021, Norm needed a different kind of teamwork to help him beat an adversary more relentless than any Jayhawk, Wildcat, Cyclone or Sooner. That’s where we stepped in. Read more ⬇️.

Norm Stewart knows how to build a team.

02/28/2023

Middle and high school students got hands-on training with orthopaedic surgeons.

02/02/2023

"Half the challenge is not only taking care of guys who are injured or needing surgery but how do you get guys prepared and out there on a weekly basis?" ⚾🏐

Dr. Steven DeFroda spoke to The Closers on NewsTalk KFRU 98.9FM & 1400AM about what it's like to be an official team physician for Mizzou Athletics. Listen here 🔽

01/30/2023

Did you know our specialists are the official team physicians for Mizzou Athletics?

At the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, you can expect the same expert care we provide to the Mizzou Tigers.

Learn more ⬇️

MU Health Care is proud to partner with Mizzou Athletics as official team physicians to provide the best care possible for the Mizzou Tigers. Just like the Tigers, our sports medicine doctors and specialists work as a team to achieve great results.