Minnesota Valley Surgery Center

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12/27/2023

From Fracture To Fully Healed
When the wrist is fractured, people wonder how to repair the bone. Minimally invasive surgery can help restore function and decrease pain.

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From Fracture To Fully Healed Saying that wrist fractures are no fun is far from an understatement. Used as another word to mean broken bone, the injury usually occurs in the small bones of the wrist. Many people continue to believe myths about wrist fractures, which can impede receiving proper trea...

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays! 🎁🌟 Wishing you all a magical holiday season!

12/21/2023

Happy Ugly Sweater Day! Embrace the festive spirit and proudly wear your quirkiest, most delightfully tacky sweaters.

12/20/2023

Finding Relief From Chronic Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel pain can range from mild to chronic. Chronic forms of the hand condition might find relief through carpal tunnel release surgery.

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Finding Relief from Chronic Carpal Tunnel Many people occasionally experience wrist pain, but for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, the discomfort can be persistent, ranging from mild to severe. Typically, the condition is caused by repetitive wrist or hand movements. Specifically, the median...

12/13/2023

Speeding Up Recovery After Replacement
Most people see significant improvement after hip replacement surgery, but some lifestyle habits can slow down recovery and exacerbate pain.

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Speeding Up Recovery After Replacement Hip replacement surgery is a life-changing procedure that can alleviate chronic hip pain, increase mobility, and improve quality of life. However, life after hip replacement requires patience, dedication, and a commitment to physical therapy (PT) for the best r...

12/06/2023

Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain affects many people and can be debilitating. For some individuals, a medial branch block can provide critical relief.

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Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain Many people will experience an occasional ache or pain in the lower back from time to time, but for some individuals, the pain is constant. More importantly, the discomfort can interfere with daily activities, leaving the afflicted with limited mobility and a poor qu...

11/28/2023

Tendinitis Symptoms And Treatment
People who experience symptoms of tendinitis may need tendon repair surgery to decrease pain. Keep an eye out for these 4 signs.

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Tendinitis Symptoms And Treatment A common condition affecting the tendons, the thick fibrous cords connecting muscles to bones, is known as tendinitis. The condition occurs when the tendons become inflamed and irritated, often due to overuse or injury. Tendinitis can be debilitating and painful, ma...

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂✨ Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

11/21/2023

Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is often fixed conservatively with injections. Surgery is when non-surgical treatments fail or the muscles are weak.

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Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain and paresthesia of the wrist, hand, or forearm is known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to the irritation and pressure of the median nerve. The management options for this syndrome include conservative treatments such as injectio...

11/14/2023

Bouncing Back From Arthritis
Physical therapy is a great way to support healing after subtalar fusion surgery for arthritis. These exercises can help restore ROM.

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Bouncing Back From Arthritis Recognized as the leading cause of disability in the US, arthritis can occur in any joint in the body. While most people associate the degenerative condition with the hands, knees, and hips, some individuals also experience discomfort from the disease in the ankles. Many...

11/10/2023

Happy Veterans Day! 🙌 Today, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country, protecting our freedom and sacrificing for the greater good.