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ACL tears are common knee injuries, especially among athletes and weekend warriors. ACL injuries can range in severity, but most involve near or complete tears of the ligament. Not all ACL injuries require surgical repair, even when they involve a tear. But this treatment option typically provides the best chance...
The medical world has seen exciting advancements in recent years. And one that shows very promising potential is orthobiologics. Orthobiologics use special cells in the body to activate and support the healing process. When concentrated and injected into specific areas with damage or disease, they can promote healing and reduce...
The term “hamstrings" describes three specific muscles. They start near the bottom of the pelvis and run along the back of the leg before crossing at the knee joint and stopping at the lower leg. You rely on your hamstrings for two important things: bending your knee and extending your...
Navigating the medical world can be tricky enough in normal situations. But it can become even more confusing when you’ve sustained an injury in the workplace. Fortunately, a bit of preparation and organization can make the entire process easier. As an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jared Tadje has performed numerous...
With each passing year, medical treatments get better and better. One area in particular involves therapies that strive to heal the body instead of addressing symptoms alone. There are several regenerative medicine treatments, but they share a similar goal. Generally speaking, they harness and amplify naturally occurring substances to help...
No matter where in your body you break — or fracture — a bone, it requires expert care to heal properly. In some cases, that can mean reducing activity to lessen strain on the bone, an approach often seen with stress fractures in athletes. When bones completely break or even...
Medical treatments have advanced in leaps and bounds in recent decades, especially those involving surgery. Cutting-edge technologies and innovative equipment have transformed the operating room, providing doctors with the tools they need to perform delicate procedures in the least invasive ways. One of these methods involves the arthroscope. In the...
You put a lot of demands on your body, especially when engaging in athletic activities. But there’s only so much it can take. And, unfortunately, injuries can occur more easily than you might expect. But there’s good news. Expert care with a sports medicine specialist puts you on the road...
It’s no secret that a rotator cuff injury can cause significant pain and disability. It can come on in an instant or develop slowly with time. Either way, the damage can require surgical intervention to ease symptoms and restore function in the area. But surgery isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Dr....
There are lots of reasons why PRP treatments continue gaining popularity. These therapeutic injections use your own blood cells to activate and accelerate healing. This may sound like science fiction, but it all boils down to a fairly straightforward concept: harnessing specific substances involved in the healing process. Dr. Jared...
When pain or dysfunction strikes, it’s only natural to think you need a doctor to fix the problem, either through surgery, joint replacement, or prescription medications. But what if your body already has the tools to repair the damage itself? That’s the general idea behind orthobiologic therapies. These treatments use...
Just to clarify, pain-relieving medications are a valuable tool for managing many painful conditions. However, they usually work by masking your symptoms, not treating them. That’s what makes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) such a game-changer in the world of pain management. PRP is a completely different form of treatment. That’s because this regenerative...
While it can be nice to spend some time on the couch once in a while, it can seem unbearable when it’s due to an injury — especially if it’s keeping you from an activity you love. Unfortunately, this can also push many athletes to jump back in the game...
There’s a reason people often postpone surgical treatments for as long as they can — no one wants to undergo a painful procedure with a lengthy recovery time. Advanced techniques have made even the most complex procedures possible in a less invasive way. More simply put, you can get the...
Bones may be sturdy and strong, but they’re still vulnerable to breaks and damage. And when fractures occur, they can affect every aspect of daily life. But there’s good news: With expert care, you can face the road to recovery with the tools you need to avoid future complications. Dr....
Pain and reduced physical function can happen for a variety of reasons, from acute injuries to age-related deterioration or surgery. But no matter what’s behind the discomfort and dysfunction, most people can agree they just want to feel 100% again — fast. Orthobiologic treatments work to provide that solution by using...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, isn’t new, but it has gained more mainstream attention in recent years. In fact, if it sounds familiar, it could be due to its popularity among professional athletes. But this cutting-edge treatment isn’t just for pros. Dr. Jared Tadje has a leading orthopaedics practice in Meridian,...
Most people know that an ACL tear can be devastating, at least for an aspiring or professional athlete. But not all ACL injuries are the same, and they may not require surgery. But does that mean they can heal on their own? Dr. Jared Tadje specializes in sports injuries, including those...
Have you ever thought, “Oh, my aching [fill in the blank]”? You’re not alone. Studies show that nearly 1 in 4 American adults have stiffness and joint pain, anywhere from their head to their fingers and toes. But most joint symptoms occur in the feet, knees, hips, hands, and spine. ...
Who wants to undergo surgery? After all, surgeries come with some form of risk and downtime. But surgical approaches and the tools we use are getting better and better, making surgery less invasive and more effective. And there’s less risk and downtime. Arthroscopic surgeries fall into the category of minimally...
It’s easy to take the healing process for granted, especially since most of it is invisible to the naked eye. The human body has hundreds of types of cells. They’re each unique and perform a specific task, especially when it comes to the healing process. For example, some cells help blood clot,...
Did you know that 6 million people break a bone every year in the United States? You can break any bone, but the most common fractures occur in the: Forearm Wrist Ankle Hip Shin Collarbone Spine But no matter which bone you break, it requires proper stabilization and support for optimal healing. Without this...
It isn’t easy deciding to have a joint replaced, but doing so can offer life-changing results. Yet that doesn’t mean you see results immediately. Instead, the surgery itself is the first step in a lengthy process that requires commitment, patience, and dedication to achieve optimal outcomes. Dr. Tadje has been treating...
If a trip to the doctor leaves you assuming you’ll need prescriptions or surgery to fix a problem, you’re not alone. But we’ve got good news for you. Other therapies harness the body’s natural ability to repair damage, and they can even reduce your need for medications or surgery. Dr....
How often do you warm up before physical activity? This should be an essential part of any athletic endeavor, but it’s often left by the wayside. Unfortunately, skipping this five-minute step often leads to injury in casual and professional athletes alike. As a talented orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jared Tadje sees sports injuries on a...
When it comes to sports injuries, nothing cuts a season — or career — short faster than an ACL tear. Your knee contains four major ligaments that provide support and stability. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, has two primary jobs: keeping your shinbone from moving too far forward and...
When you tear your hamstring, you actually rip muscles in the back of your thigh. This group of three muscles, known collectively as your hamstrings, gives your knee the ability to bend during activity so you can do things like run and jump. Hamstring tears are a common injury, especially...
It isn’t easy to decide on surgery, even when the latest surgical techniques can reduce your risks and shorten your recovery time. But joint replacement procedures can be life-changing, especially when they involve your knees. In 2014, surgeons performed more than 680,000 total knee replacements in the United States, and...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy isn’t new. In fact, doctors have used this regenerative treatment in operating rooms for decades because of its remarkable ability to heal wounds and stimulate bone formation. But in recent years, more and more experts have brought this innovative therapy to outpatient settings. Now doctors harness...
Did you know that one n 10 broken bones involve the feet? These injuries can occur in any of the 26 bones making up your foot, from your toes to your heel and ankle. Common causes of foot fractures include: Tripping and falling Missteps Impact, like dropping something on your...
When you have a ruptured tendon, you have partially or completely torn connective tissue where a muscle connects to bone. When it involves your bicep, the rupture can occur near your shoulder in the proximal bicep tendons or by your elbow in the distal bicep tendon. However, no matter which...
Your knee contains four major bands of connective tissue that give the joint stability and movement. While strong, these ligaments are also vulnerable to injury when under stress, especially the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. This ligament passes across the middle of your knee and connects your shinbone to your...
Whether you’re an elite athlete or exercise enthusiast, nothing can help keep you in peak performance like a sports medicine expert. This special medical area focuses on physical fitness, including the treatment and prevention of injuries. And, with their expertise and advanced training, sports medicine physicians can help you learn...
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives — felt our foot suddenly twist or roll into an awkward position. However, there are times this movement can cause damage to ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and cartilage in the ankle. Dr. Jared Tadje treats sports injuries at Tadje Orthopaedics...
For a broken bone to heal properly, the pieces need to be held in position long enough for new bone tissue to grow in between them. Without this, a break can heal out of alignment, leading to long-term issues like deformity, loss of function, and pain. Some fractures can get...
If you’ve ever cut yourself or broken a bone, you’ve seen your ability to self-heal first hand. That’s the concept behind regenerative medicine: using cells involved in the healing process to treat injuries. At Tadje Orthopaedics, Dr. Jared Tadje offers OrthoBiologic therapy at his state-of-the-art clinic in Meridian, Idaho. He...
Most of us know someone who’s had rotator cuff problems at some point. But have you ever wondered why? This unique structure in your shoulder involves four different muscles whose tendons form a strong cuff-like structure over your joint. Their job is to hold your upper arm in place, provide...
PRP isn’t new, but it’s been getting a lot of mainstream attention recently. You may have heard of it because of your favorite athlete treating a problem like a tendon injury or sprained knee and getting back in the game faster than usual. But what exactly is PRP? PRP stands...
A knee replacement is a common and highly effective way of resolving knee pain, especially if you have arthritis in the joint. In fact, an estimated 600,000 total knee replacements occur within the United States each year alone. But this procedure is only the first step in getting you back...
Doctors perform more than 790,000 knee replacements each year in the United States alone. While these numbers seem high, some studies show they could jump to a staggering 1.2 million by 2030. So how do you know when to schedule knee replacement surgery or if it’s best to wait? In...
Your ACL — or anterior cruciate ligament — is a major ligament that provides stability in your knee. Unfortunately, this important role also means that an injury can have devastating effects on athletes. Approximately 200,000 people experience a torn ACL each year. Most of these injuries occur during sports with...
You can break your shoulder for several reasons, including falls, car accidents, and contact sports. But, no matter what caused your fracture, Dr. Jared Tadje at Tadje Orthopaedics can ensure you have an optimal recovery. As an orthopedic trauma surgeon in Meridian, Idaho, Dr. Tadje provides nonsurgical and surgical solutions...
Arthritis is a common problem. It’s actually the leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Despite the impact joint inflammation can have on your body, there are simple strategies you can take to relieve your symptoms and restore your quality of life. Dr. Jared Tadje is a talented orthopedic surgeon...
Regenerative medicine may sound like a new trend, but this innovative field has been used in surgeries since the 50s and 60s — and we still use ancient practices and techniques that were discovered and recorded over a thousand years ago! You may be more familiar with specific forms of...
The word “surgery” might send a shiver up your spine. But, when you live with chronic or intense pain that doesn’t respond to conservative treatments, it can offer the best solutions. Plus, advancements in surgical techniques have made many procedures far less invasive than those in the past, including rotator...
When it comes to fractures, it’s easy to assume they're caused by some form of trauma. While that’s possible, two of the most common types of fractures develop because of overuse and osteoporosis — a disorder that causes bones to weaken. Both stress fractures and osteoporosis can lead to cracks...
Sustaining an ACL injury can significantly impact your athletic performance. However, many athletes return to their pre-injury activity levels after having ACL reconstruction surgery. At Tadje Orthopaedics in Meridian, Idaho, Dr. Jared Tadje brings the most advanced treatments for treating musculoskeletal problems, including ACL injuries. If you’ve torn your ACL, here’s what...
No one wants to have a surgical procedure. But, arthroscopic techniques can offer an easier recovery with less pain and risk of infection. Unlike traditional surgeries performed with one large incision, arthroscopic techniques use small cuts the size of a buttonhole to achieve the same results. This approach can offer...
Each year, more than 600,000 men and women undergo knee replacement surgery in the United States alone. This safe and highly effective procedure offers numerous benefits, ranging from correcting leg deformities to relieving pain and restoring mobility. Knee replacement surgeries have come a long way since that first procedure in...
More than 54 million people in the United States report joint pain because of arthritis, which doesn’t include the millions more who experience joint pain due to injury or other diseases. What these statistics illustrate is that joint pain is extremely common, and experts predict that the numbers will only...
My name is Dani and I am the Front Desk Coordinator for Tadje Orthopaedics. Working at Tadje Orthopaedics has been an exciting adventure and I love that no day is the exact same. I have loved working in the medical field for 26 years and have experience in several fields,...
Hi All! My name is Kelly Vincent and I am excited and honored to join the Tadje Orthopedic Team as Dr. Tadje’s Physician Assistant. I am replacing the famous Virginia Jeppeson, NP. She has only been gone 8 weeks but she is missed greatly by both patients and staff. Although...
Here at Tadje Orthopaedics we enjoy having students in our clinic to provide guidance and to further explore the world of healthcare and more specifically Orthopedic Surgery. Through our desire to foster a learning environment, we have teamed up with Boise State University to create an internship program for those...
First of all I want to thank you, Tadje Orthopaedics, I don't think this trip would have been possible without your help. I don't know if it was the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, Meloxicam, prayers, or a combination, but my knee did great! We did a lot of traveling and...
Jacob Tadje is a hard working pre-medical student at the University of Utah with big dreams and a heart of gold. He hopes to become an orthopaedic surgeon like his dad, Dr. Tadje. Last, month, he was sponsored by Tadje Orthopaedics to participate in a humanitarian trip to Senegal. This...
The first week of November, I had the opportunity to journey to Dallas, Texas and attend the 2017 AAHKS (American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons) annual meeting. I spent 2 solid days listening to papers and symposiums, selected from over 1400 submitted, to be reviewed at the annual AAHKS...
Wyatt Lyonsmith has been riding dirt bikes since he was 4 years old. When he was about 8 years old, he saw his first motocross race and was instantly hooked! By the next event, he was no longer an observer, but a racer. Since then, he has raced at all...
In 2017, Dr. Tadje took a humanitarian trip with his son Andrew, to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. They were able to provide much needed assistance to a place called CICFO (Cambodia International Children Friendship Outreach). CICFO is a home where about 30 children live in a family environment, so they can...
Nicole Eaton, therapist, mom of 2, biker, traveler, and sculptor, is always on board to try something new. One of her most recent endeavors has been learning to weld. Her social work practice keeps her busy, but in her spare time she has discovered she loves to create metal sculptures....
Ray Bingham turned 80 on New Year’s Day 2018, but he is not old. According to him, age is more about attitude than a number. Sometimes his body gives him some trouble, but he just stops by Dr. Tadje’s office for a little help and he’s off on his way...
Why Do You Work With Dr. Tadje And His Team? My name is Steve and I am Tadje Orthopaedic's x-ray technologist. As an x-ray tech, I take images of a variety of patient's, including new patients, re-check patients, post-op patients, etc. I have been with the Tadje Ortho team for approximately 2.5...
In January, my husband and I traveled to Thailand as a part of the Trauma and Emergency Management Program. This program provides training, support and essential medical supplies to mobile, community-based “backpack” medics. The “backpack” medics hike through difficult terrain to deliver lifesaving emergency care to people in remote, landmine-contaminated...
Tina's Long Road To Recovery By: Rebecca Howard Tina Fitzgerald used to be a medtech. But in 2013, one of her patients accidentally parked an electric wheelchair on top of her right foot. It took 6 people to finally remove the chair. Her foot had been completely crushed. Her active,...
Fast Rides, Tough Breaks By: Rebecca Howard The Kouba family is the kind of family that’s always on the move. Jennifer and Charlie Kouba introduced their boys, Austin and Bailey, to motocross at a young age, and they were instantly enchanted. They ate, slept, and breathed motocross. They spent their...
Hello Everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read up on who this new girl really is! My name is Lacey Madrigal. I am part of Team Tadje’s Medical Billing. I address each day with sincere actions to build financially positive and OPEN relationships with our patients. I have worked inside...
My name is Mikayla and I am Virginia and Dr. Tadje’s medical scribe. As a medical scribe, I accompany Dr. Tadje and Virginia as they see patients and dictate their notes for them. I detail the history of the injury, hands-on exam, imaging reads, and treatment plan. I have been...
Coltin Steele grew up in Eagle, Idaho as a confident, tough farm boy with a large supportive family. In June 2010, life became especially busy for him. He was working hard mowing fields and preparing for his upcoming wedding. The day before his wedding, his time was already filled with...
Although there are many reasons I work with Dr. Tadje, one of the main factors in my decision to work at his practice is his dedication to his patients. When I was getting my master’s degree, I was working at St. Alphonsus as a charge nurse in the Operating Room....
Fractured Fibula And Complete Quadriceps Tendon Rupture The good news: I got to spend Christmas Eve 2016 with my family while I was visiting Idaho. The less good news: We had to spend it in the emergency room. About 8:00 pm that night, I was in an accident that left me with a...