Dr. Colten Luedke - Orthopaedic Surgeon

08/21/2026

Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body.

Strengthening your hip abductors can prevent injuries and improve mobility. These exercises focus on moving the leg outward to effectively engage and tone the muscles around the hip.

08/17/2026

Surgeon decision-making and implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty: association of training, experience, and robotic-assisted surgical innovation with implant selection.

Implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a critical yet variable aspect of surgical decision-making, associated with both patient characteristics and surgeon-related factors. With the increasing integration of surgical innovations such as robotic-assisted techniques, unders...

08/14/2026

7 Things That Can Make Your Knee Give Out.

Knee instability can be caused by different issues, including ligament tears, arthritis, and nerve damage. It may be the only symptom you have, or your knee may also hurt, pop, bruise, or swell.

08/10/2026

Rates of Total Joint Replacement in the United States: Future Projections to 2020 2040 Using the National Inpatient Sample.

Significant increases in use of THA and TKA are expected in the United States in the future, if the current trend continues. The increased use is evident across age groups in both females and males. A policy change may be needed to meet increased demand

08/03/2026

New ACL surgery approach helps most patients return to activity.

New research from orthopedic specialists at Marshall Health Network and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine demonstrates promising outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an advanced technique that combines biologic augmentation w...

07/27/2026

How Proper Ankle Wrapping Can Speed Up Recovery.

Speed up your recovery from a sprained ankle by mastering the art of proper wrapping. This technique helps stabilize the joint and reduce swelling, promoting faster healing.

07/20/2026

Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows.

As professional baseball sees another high-profile elbow injury with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jos? Berr?os having undergone ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) surgery, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests many pitchers may be able to reduce stress on their elbows without sacrific...

07/13/2026

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years.

07/06/2026

Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis.

Exercises for hip tendonitis focus on reducing pain and enhancing mobility by strengthening the hip flexors. These targeted movements help prevent future irritation and improve overall hip function.

07/04/2026

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