Can a Meniscus Tear Heal on Its Own?
Is your knee in pain from a sports accident? You could have a meniscus tear. Can it heal without surgery? Read on to find out.
Jan 23rd, 2025
Blog Articles
Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Require Surgery?
Is holding a coffee cup painful? Have you felt intermittent pain and tingling in your thumb or fingers? These are signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more about carpal tunnel syndrome, including whether surgery is required.
Jan 15th, 2025
Calipered Kinematically Aligned Total Knee Replacement
The calipered kinematic alignment total knee was created to speed up recovery and give the knee a more natural feel after total knee replacement, unlike the ‘mechanical alignment’ technique that uses a one-size-fits-all approach.
Jan 6th, 2025
5 Most Common Ski Injuries and How to Prevent Them
It’s ski season. Are you ready for the slopes? Skiing is thrilling, but you want to stay safe. Learn about the most common types of ski injuries and how to avoid them.
Dec 1st, 2024
5 Lifestyle Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is no walk in the park — literally. In fact, it can prevent one. Don’t let your arthritis get to that point. Check out five lifestyle habits to make arthritis manageable.
Nov 1st, 2024
Everyday Activities That Could Lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Are some of your fingers tingling or feeling numb? That’s not normal. Could overuse be causing these odd symptoms? Read on to learn about carpal tunnel syndrome.
Oct 1st, 2024
Getting Active Again After an ACL Tear
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can definitely take a toll on your mobility. If you lead an active lifestyle, it’s normal to want to get back on your feet as soon as possible. Here’s what you can expect during recovery.
Sep 4th, 2024
Minimally Invasive Surgery - Footcare Friday
Minimally invasive surgery, or MIS, involves doing traditional surgeries through smaller incisions. Smaller incisions usually mean faster healing. Dr. Reichard is the only foot and ankle surgeon in Bozeman trained in these techniques.
Sep 16th, 2022
Achilles Tendon Tear - Footcare Friday
Achilles tendon tears are significant injuries that can have long lasting negative effects. Dr. Reichard is trained in the newest minimally invasive surgical techniques as well as more traditional nonsurgical and surgical techniques.
Aug 26th, 2022
Ankle Sprains - Footcare Friday
Ankle sprains are common injuries. Most of the time they heal up without incident, however they can sometimes leave you with pain and disability. Therefore, it's best to get an ankle sprain checked out by a specialist like Dr. Reichard.
Aug 19th, 2022
Total Ankle Replacement - Footcare Friday
In the past, patients with ankle arthritis who wanted an ankle replacement were sent to Salt Lake City or other major centers. Because Dr. Reichard is here in the Gallatin Valley, patients in Bozeman no longer need to travel for this procedure.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon - Footcare Friday
Patients in Bozeman MT are fortunate to have a Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon in the Gallatin Valley. There is no need to travel to Salt Lake City or Boise or Seattle. Dr. Reichard is here to help you with all your foot and ankle needs.
Jul 8th, 2022
Stress Fractures - Footcare Friday
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone. These fractures most often result from overuse and can occur with an increase in activity.
Jul 1st, 2022
Midfoot Arthritis - Footcare Friday
Arthritis in the middle of the foot can cause pain and swelling with activity or shoe wear. There are conservative and surgical treatments available. Dr. Reichard is well versed in the diagnosis and treatment of this problem.
Jun 24th, 2022
Achilles Tendinitis - Footcare Friday
Achilles tendinitis can cause pain and inability to perform sporting activities or activities of daily living. There are multiple treatment modalities including surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Dr. Reichard is well versed in all these treatments.
Jun 17th, 2022
Flatfoot Deformity - Footcare Friday
Adult flatfoot deformity is a progressive problem that can cause pain, deformity and difficulty with activities. There are many treatment options, from conservative to surgical. Dr. Reichard is well trained in all of these treatment modalities.
Jun 10th, 2022
Ankle Fusion Surgery - Footcare Friday
There are multiple treatments available for ankle arthritis including surgical and nonsurgical options. Ankle fusion surgery heals the two major ankle bones together to prevent pain. Dr. Reichard can help evaluate your ankle and find the best option.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Osteochondral Lesion - Footcare Friday
Osteochondral lesions are typically found in the talus which is a bone in the ankle. They typically occur because of an injury and cause pain. These injuries are usually treated surgically and Dr. Reichard is well trained in these treatments.
May 27th, 2022
Big Toe Arthritis - Footcare Friday
Hallux rigidus or big toe arthritis can cause debilitating pain and problems wearing certain shoes. Dr. Reichard is well trained in both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
May 20th, 2022
Calcaneus Fractures - Footcare Friday
Heel or calcaneus fractures can be devastating injuries with long lasting consequences. Dr Reichard is well trained in both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
May 13th, 2022
Jones Fracture - Footcare Friday
Jones fractures are fractures of the 5th metatarsal in a certain spot that has an increased chance of not healing by themselves. There are several techniques for fixing these fractures and Dr. Reichard is well trained in all of them.
May 6th, 2022
Lisfranc Injuries - Footcare Friday
Lisfranc injuries are named for a Napoleonic War era French surgeon who first described them. They can be devastating and cause long lasting problems. Dr. Reichard is well trained to help patients in Bozeman deal with this injury.
Apr 29th, 2022
Foot and Ankle Arthritis - Footcare Friday
Arthritis in your foot or ankle can be debilitating. Dr. Stephen Reichard is well trained in a multitude of treatments to help patients in the Bozeman area.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection - Footcare Friday
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can be useful to treat soft tissue injuries in the foot and ankle. They can sometimes be used to avoid surgery. Dr. Reichard can help patients in Bozeman determine whether this therapy would be useful for them.
Apr 15th, 2022
Morton's Neuroma - Footcare Friday
A Morton's neuroma can cause forefoot pain, typically between the toes. This can affect everyday activities and sports. Dr. Reichard is well trained in the nonsurgical and surgical treatments available for this problem.
Apr 8th, 2022
Ankle Fractures - Footcare Friday
Ankle fractures are injuries that involve breaking one or more bones including the tibia and fibula. Patients in Bozeman can rely on Dr. Reichard's expertise in surgical repair and fracture care when they sustain an ankle fracture.
Apr 1st, 2022
Hammertoes - Footcare Friday
Hammertoes can be problematic and cause pain. Dr. Reichard can help you with both nonoperative and operative treatments if you are in need!
Mar 17th, 2022
Total Ankle - Footcare Friday
In the past, patients with ankle arthritis who wanted an ankle replacement were sent to Salt Lake City or other major centers. Because Dr. Reichard is here in the Gallatin Valley, patients in Bozeman no longer need to travel for this procedure.
Feb 25th, 2022
Bunions - Footcare Friday
Footcare Friday will help to provide information related to common foot and ankle problems that Dr. Reichard can help in diagnosing and treating.
Feb 11th, 2022