Dr. Colten Luedke - Orthopaedic Surgeon

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/19/2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends.

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of lite...

06/12/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

06/05/2026

13 Causes of Leg Cramps and Their Treatments.

Leg cramps have various causes, including dehydration and mineral deficiencies. You can often treat them with hydration and proper stretching.

06/01/2026

Safe and reproducible knee posterolateral portal development using an arthroscopic inside-out technique: A technical note and retrospective case series of current technique.

There have been many variations of knee arthroscopy posterolateral portal establishment techniques, yet few reports of associated complications. The objective of this study was to describe a standardized inside-out posterolateral portal development technique and to report data on its safety.

05/31/2026

The peptide craze- do they work?
The short is we don’t really know and the people online you’re listening to don’t know either



05/29/2026

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. It can be caused by tendinitis, tears, or tendinosis and can lead to problems like restricted arm movement.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/25/2026

Surgical management techniques for avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review.

Early surgical intervention for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head can preserve the hip joint and delay the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of various surgical modalities to treat femoral head AVN as assessed by THA-fre...

05/22/2026

Broken Hip Recovery.

Recovering from a broken hip typically involves surgery followed by physical therapy to restore mobility and strength. Early movement after surgery is crucial for regaining function and preventing complications. While pain usually lessens after four to six weeks, it can take up to a year to fully re...