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Foot & Ankle, PodiatryHand and Upper ExtremityKneeShoulderSports MedicineUrgent Injury
July 21, 2021

Common Injuries in High School Athletes

From football to wrestling to cheerleading and gymnastics, each year millions of adolescent athletes participate in high school sports, and unfortunately, some also get injured. Although injuries in both professional…
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Foot & Ankle, PodiatryHand and Upper ExtremityKneeShoulder
June 28, 2021

5 Summer Activities For Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health

While the warm weather is here, why not make the most of sunny summer days and stay active while outside? Research has shown that even just 30 minutes of physical…
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May 14, 2021

Active Living: 8 Walking Trails In The Des Moines Metro

When looking to start living a more active lifestyle, walking can be one of the easiest and less intense forms of exercise. Adding a few more steps into your day…
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Online Pre-Op Education

Total Joint Replacement

This is education to prepare you and your support person for your upcoming total joint replacement and care at home after your transition from the hospital.

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Doctor Interviews & Insights

Check out some recent interviews with our surgeons regarding a variety of orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Patrick Sullivan talks Outpatient Joint ReplacementPlay Video
Dr. Patrick Sullivan talks Outpatient Joint Replacement
Dr. Barron Bremner talks Pediatric FracturesPlay Video
Dr. Barron Bremner talks Pediatric Fractures
Lindsey Engbers talks seeing a Physician AssistantPlay Video
Lindsey Engbers talks seeing a Physician Assistant (PA)
Dr. Rodgers talks Safe Opioid UsePlay Video
Dr. Rodgers talks Safe Opioid Use
Dr. Jeffrey Rodgers talks Urgent Injury ClinicPlay Video
Dr. Jeffrey Rodgers talks Urgent Injury Clinic
Dr. Mark Fox talks OrthobiologicsPlay Video
Dr. Mark Fox talks Orthobiologics
Dr. Evans talks about Plantar FasciitisPlay Video
Dr. Evans talks Plantar Fasciitis
Dr. Paul Butler talks Foot PainPlay Video
Dr. Paul Butler talks Foot Pain
Dr. Paul Butler talks Big Toe PainPlay Video
Dr. Paul Butler talks Big Toe Pain
Dr. Evans talks Cartiva Toe Joint ReplacementPlay Video
Dr. Evans talks Cartiva Toe Joint Replacement
Dr. Kallemeier Trigger Finger and Tendon Injuries in the HandPlay Video
Dr. Kallemeier talks Injuries in the Hand
Dr. Shane Cook talks Ganglion CystsPlay Video
Dr. Shane Cook talks Ganglion Cysts
Dr. Cook Talks Base of the Thumb ArthritisPlay Video
Dr. Cook talks Base of the Thumb Arthritis
Dr. Kallemeier talks Carpal Tunnel SyndromePlay Video
Dr. Kallemeier talks Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dr. Mark Fox talks Tennis ElbowPlay Video
Dr. Mark Fox talks Tennis Elbow
Cross section view of carpal bones in wristPlay Video
Dr. Patricia Kallemeier discusses Carpal Tunnel
Dr. Isaacson talks ArthritisPlay Video
Dr. Isaacson talks Arthritis
Dr. Christopher Nelson talks Hip Labral TearsPlay Video
Dr. Christopher Nelson talks Hip Labral Tears
Dr. Devon Goetz talks Robotic Knee ReplacementPlay Video
Dr. Devon Goetz talks Robotic Knee Replacement
Dr. Barron Bremner talks Anterior Hip ReplacementPlay Video
Dr. Barron Bremner talks Anterior Hip Replacement
Dr. Nick Honkamp talks ACL and Knee Injury PreventionPlay Video
Dr. Nick Honkamp talks ACL and Knee Injury Prevention
Dr. Lin talks Knee Meniscus TearsPlay Video
Dr. Lin talks Knee Meniscus Tears
Dr. Isaacson talks Partial Knee ReplacementPlay Video
Dr. Isaacson talks Partial Knee Replacement
Behind the scenes of recording Joint Effort with Jason Sullivan and Barron BremnerPlay Video
Joint Effort: ACL Reconstruction with Dr. Jason Sullivan & Dr. Barron Bremner
Behind the scenes of recording Joint Effort with Devon GoetzPlay Video
Joint Effort: Joint Replacement: Hip & Knee Replacement: Dr. Devon Goetz & Dr. Barron Bremner
Behind the scenes of recording Joint Effort with Barron BremnerPlay Video
Dr. Barron Bremner talks Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
Dr. Davick talks Shoulder InstabilityPlay Video
Dr. Davick talks Shoulder Instability
Dr. Jason Sullivan talks Rotator CuffPlay Video
Dr. Jason Sullivan talks Rotator Cuff
Behind the scenes of recording Joint Effort with Nicholas HonkampPlay Video
Joint Effort: Shoulder Instability with Dr. Nicholas Honkamp & Dr. Jason Sullivan
Behind the scenes of recording Joint Effort with Zachary RiesPlay Video
Joint Effort: Back and Neck Pain, Common Conditions and Treatment Options: Dr. Zachary Ries
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Procedure Overviews

Looking for a deep-dive? Our DMOS surgeons have created the following documents to answer your most common questions regarding total joint replacements.

Arthritis and Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Guide to Spine Surgery
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Spine Health

By taking care of your spine, you can help alleviate pain and reduce the risk of neck and back pain and injury down the road.

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