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John Hammerstein M.D., a Fellowship Trained Spinal Surgeon to Join Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic Team.

BB&J First to Offer Region "Minimally Invasive” and “Motion-Sparing” Spinal Surgery

June 9, 2008 - Bloomington, Indiana.  Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic welcomes John Hammerstein M.D., a Fellowship Trained Spinal Surgeon to the clinic's team of specialized Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Hammerstein graduated from Indiana University's School of Medicine, completed his five-year general orthopedics residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and finished his surgical training with a one-year fellowship in spinal surgery at The Spine Institute of Arizona, where he had the opportunity to work with leading specialists in “minimally invasive” and “motion-sparing” spinal surgery (e.g. disc replacement).

"These surgical techniques minimize muscle damage, allow for smaller incisions, help prevent adjacent level degeneration," Said Steve Halverson,  BB & J's practice administrator. "As a result, Dr. Hammerstein's treatments may result in shorter hospital stays so patients can quickly return to their normal lives. "

"Diagnosis and treatment of pain can be very complex," said Dr. Hammerstein. "That's why I stay up-to-date on the current technologies and techniques that enable me to offer the best treatments for my patient's injuries and pain."

Dr. Hammerstein takes a a team-based approach to treatment - and strongly believes his patient's should feel comfortable not only with their surgeon, but the entire team at Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic.  His team includes nurses, medical assistants, and specialized therapists who take great pride in developing a personalized approach to ensure each patient has a positive clinic experience.

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Dr. Brian Brian Murphy to Present Free Seminar on Arthritis Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention

May 9, 2008 - Bloomington, Indiana.  Dr. Murphy, Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic's board-certified in orthopedic surgery, will present a free seminar about the causes of hip and knee pain as well as the current treatments for managing this pain. The seminar will be co-presented by Bloomington Hospital’s Regional Orthopedics Center on May 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. at The Seasons Lodge & Conference Center, on 560 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana.  Dr. Murphy will discuss arthritis as a cause of pain, arthritis prevention, medications, and joint replacement surgery.  Appetizers will be provided. Registration is required. Please RSVP by May 13 to 812-353-5793.

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Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic Awarded First Place in Regional Award

April 25, 2008 - Bloomington, Indiana.  Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic, South Central Indiana's top orthopedic and sports medicine practice, received the Herald-Times 2008 Readers' Choice Award for Best Orthopedic Office.

The Herald-Times created the annual Readers' Choice of Awards to recognize the outstanding businesses in the region. Each year, H-T readers are invited to nominate and cast their votes for their favorite choices in a wide range of service and product categories.

"This is an important award for Bloomington Bone & Joint Clinic, and it puts a community spotlight on our exceptional level of frontline care." said Steve Halvorson, practice administrator for the clinic. "Our goal is to successfully meet or exceed the expectations of our patients, and this award demonstrates how we successfully go beyond our walls in the pursuit of excellence and quality care."

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