Heartland Orthopedic Specialists invites the community to its 13th annual Ortho Night Out on Wednesday, May 21, at the Broadway Ballroom at 115 30th Ave. E. This free event will feature three board-certified surgeons from the practice discussing knee, shoulder and hip pain and the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Interested individuals are encouraged to preregister by contacting Angie Miller at 320-762-6661 or by email at amiller@alomerehealth.com to register.

Pam and Ron M., a couple from Eagle Bend, recently embarked on a journey to relief from the pain and limitations of arthritis. On September 27, they both underwent joint replacement surgeries at Alomere Health Joint Replacement Center. Pam had a hip replacement, while Ron had a knee replacement, both procedures performed by boardcertified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Nelson of Heartland Orthopedic Specialists.

Several Heartland Orthopedic Specialists providers have co-authored a chapter in a newly published sports medicine textbook. The chapter, titled “The Future of Orthopedic Sports Medicine” in the textbook Sports Injuries, covers the latest developments in sports medicine and reflects our team's dedication to staying ahead in the field.

Pickleball is widely regarded as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and according to local experts at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, its rising popularity is contributing to an increase in related injuries. As the leading orthopedic practice in the region, Heartland Orthopedic Specialists is recognized as an expert source for bone, joint and muscle care for pickleball players of all skill levels.

Our whole joint replacement care team is incredibly proud of our robotic and outpatient joint replacement program and the success of every one of our patients. This summer, our team served the 3,000th patient in the program, and that patient’s story reflects the amount of dedication and experience our team offers.

Committed to providing the latest advancements in orthopedic care and having performed over 3,000 Mako SmartRobotics^TM procedures, our joint replacement surgeons at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists are adopting Mako Total Knee 2.0 technology, a revolutionary robotic-assisted surgical system for total knee replacement.