Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T LY M O N T A N A • B E S T O F M O N T A N A • F A L L 2 0 2 6 23 A broken arm that needs to be set, a steroid shot to your aching wrist, a joint replacement surgery after years of wear and tear, the tendonitis in your high school basketball player's knee, or the emergency surgery after a car wreck – whatever your orthopedic needs, the team at Benefis Health System has the depth and experience to help you heal. The highly trained Benefis specialists in sports medicine, trauma, and orthopedic surgery provide trusted, thorough care for musculoskeletal issues with same-day orthopedic urgent care, robotic-assisted surgery, and comprehensive recovery to help you return to your life without pain. "It's never a good time to be injured," orthopedic trauma surgeon Mitchell Rohrback, MD, says. "I work with my patients to help them get back to what they need and want to do." Dr. Rohrback is one of four fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons on the team, along with Drs. Jace Bullard, Michael Held, and Michael Dube. That means they have extra training and deep expertise in subspecialities. "People often come from long distances across the region to see a provider here," Dr. Rohrback says. "With our team and expertise, we can help as many people as possible instead of just sending people along. It's one place to go with expertise whatever your orthopedic complaint." Benefis has a patient-centered approach that appeals to Dr. Rohrback because he knows that it's not just the injury, it's what the injury and recovery are keeping you from doing that matters. At the Benefis Helena Specialty Center, Angela Axmann Grabinger, FNP, leads a new Orthopedic Urgent Care program, expanding on the success of the Benefis program in Great Falls. Orthopedic Urgent Care is a great option for quickly getting in to see specialists for non-life-threatening bone, joint, muscle, and ligament injuries such as sprains, fractures, sports injuries, or joint issues that suddenly develop. "The new Ortho Urgent Care in Helena consists of a great team from the moment you walk in the door," Angela says. "We have a closely collaborating team here, with multiple subspecialties, and everyone is always open to collaborating to find the best care for the individual patient." Ortho is not just bones and joints, Angela says. "It also means teaching people how to cross-train, stay active during an injury, and incorporate physical therapy as well as the other pillars of healing, such as sleep, nutrition, and mindset," she adds. "We have a great team of people who truly care that our patients get the individualized care they need to return to their lives." The Benefis Orthopedic Center of Montana is central Montana's premier destination for comprehensive bone, joint, and muscle care. Our expert teams include board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons, navigators, and physical therapists who provide comprehensive care in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, orthopedic urgent care, spine care, orthopedic trauma, and rehabilitation services. Orthopedic Care • Orthopedic Center of Montana 1401 25th St. S. in Great Falls • Helena Specialty Center 1645 Vandelay Ave. in Helena Benefis.org/Orthopedics • Benefis Lewistown 1422 W. Main St. in Lewistown Benefis.org/Lewistown • Benefis Teton Medical Center 915 4th St. NW in Choteau Benefis.org/Teton Orthopedic Urgent Care • Orthopedic Center of Montana 1401 25th St. S. in Great Falls • Helena Specialty Center 1645 Vandelay Ave. in Lewistown Benefis.org/OrthoUrgentCare From Your Neck to Your Toes: Benefis Orthopedics Is 'More Than Bones' The providers at the Benefis Orthopedic Center of Montana offer same-day appointments and a full range of nonsurgical and surgical treatments designed to fit your needs. B E S T O F M O N T A N A 2 0 2 6

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