General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Medical Weight Loss
  If non-surgical treatments like these prove to be ineffective for you, our physicians can help you determine if you are a candidate for surgery. Of course, a decision to undergo a surgical procedure is yours and yours alone. However, we can provide all of the support and guidance you need to make a fully informed choice.
• Smoking Cessation
  In most cases, back pain will go away on its own or improve with conservative therapies over the course of a few weeks. If the spine specialist at our back pain center determines that a patient requires treatment, he can recommend a customized regimen, which may include physical therapy and medication use, as well as lifestyle changes like weight loss and smoking cessation, if necessary.
• Emergency Care
• Diarrhea
  Additionally, it is important to seek immediate medical attention for back pain that occurs after a traumatic injury sustained in a car accident, fall, or direct blow to the spine, or back pain that is accompanied by bladder or bowel incontinence (this is a sign of a potentially life-threatening condition known as cauda equina syndrome).

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Strauch RJ, Michelsen H, Rosenwasser, M. Repair of rupture of the distal tendon of the biceps brachii: Review of the literature and report of three cases treated with a single anterior incision and suture anchor. American Journal of Orthopaedics. 26(2):151-156, 1997.Michelsen H, Posner MA. Medical history of carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Clinics. 18: 257-368, 2002.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ansari I, Bullington AB, McGillivary G, Fleming L. Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Repair: Gap Measurements using Ultrasound. Robert P. Kelly Orthopaedic Journal. 2001; 183-191.
• MRI
  For decades, Teton Orthopaedics has been committed to providing outstanding orthopedic care to patients who live in or visit Jackson, WY, and Western Wyoming. Our private practice is made up of several orthopaedic physicians, most of whom are also orthopaedic surgeons, and only the most dedicated and accomplished professionals earn a place on our team. Each orthopaedic doctor at Teton Orthopaedics is board certified and fellowship trained in his or her respective area of specialty. This means that our patients can count on receiving care from an experienced orthopaedic specialist who has the precise level of expertise necessary to treat conditions affecting a specific part of the complex musculoskeletal system, such as the knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, hand and wrist, and spine. For our patients’ convenience, we also offer onsite physical therapy, digital X-rays and extremity MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging).
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Kim received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, CO. Her clinical experience included school district therapy, outpatient orthopedics, acute inpatient, and long term care. Kim culminated her doctorate program with a service trip in Huancayo, Peru, where she collaborated with local physical therapists to provide services to children with disabilities.
• Sciatica
  The sciatica treatment options available from the spine experts at Teton Orthopaedics in Lander, WY, are designed to address painful symptoms caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Rather than referring to a specific condition, the term “sciatica” describes to a group of symptoms that can vary widely in intensity. In some people, the discomfort is relatively mild and tolerable; in others, it has been likened to the agonizing pain of a bad toothache.
• Arthroscopy
  Commonly, shoulder pain improves with conservative management, such as a customized regimen of medications, injections, and physical therapy. After diagnosing your condition, a shoulder doctor at Teton Orthopaedics can discuss your options and recommend a treatment plan to best suit your needs. For patients who require surgery, our surgeons perform many advanced techniques, including shoulder arthroscopy and other minimally invasive procedures.
• Wound Care
  After living in the big city for two years, she was ready for a small community and moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In Steamboat, Megan co-ran a dementia program, “Connections”, with the speech language pathologist at the long-term care facility, specializing in engaging clients with dementia in meaningful activities. She also received her wound care certification, and started an outpatient wound care program. After five years of service at Yampa Valley Medical Center, she found herself in Jackson Hole.
• Pinched Nerve
  Is Your Pain the Result of a Pinched Nerve in Your Neck? The Spine Specialist at Teton Orthopaedics in Pinedale, WY, Can Tell You
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Dr. Lighthart is an orthopaedic surgeon who has extensive training in hip and knee replacement surgery including minimally invasive surgery, partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing, anterior approach hip replacement and two incision hip replacement, hip and knee arthroscopy and complex reconstruction of the hip and knee.
• Ankle Surgery
  If a patient’s symptoms do not improve with conservative treatment, the orthopaedic surgeons at Teton Orthopaedics offer advanced surgical options to address a full range of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. For instance, our highly specialized surgeons perform knee surgery, shoulder surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand and wrist surgery, and spine surgery. Our physicians use minimally invasive outpatient procedures utilizing arthroscopic techniques when possible.
• Joint Replacement
  Joint replacement surgery was first performed in 1960. Since then, improvements in surgical materials and techniques have greatly increased its effectiveness. Joint replacements are one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 1,000,000 joint replacements are performed each year in the United States.
• Hand Surgery
  If you have sustained an injury or are experiencing unexplained pain or numbness in your fingers, hand, wrist, or arm, you can consult with a qualified hand and upper extremity doctor at Teton Orthopaedics in Jackson Hole. Rafael Williams, M.D. and Heidi Jost, M.D. are board certified and fellowship trained in treating conditions of the hand and upper extremity. In addition, Dr. Jost and Dr. Williams have each earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand (CAQSH) from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. To earn this certification, a surgeon must demonstrate qualifications in hand surgery that go beyond those required of general orthopaedic surgeons.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  When selecting an orthopaedic surgeon, the most important factors to consider are training and experience. At Teton Orthopaedics, every orthopaedic surgeon is fellowship trained, which means that he or she has completed extensive training in a specific subspecialty beyond that required by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. This has allowed us to divide our practice into highly focused centers of excellence, each of which is devoted to treating conditions affecting a specific part of the musculoskeletal system, such as the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and spine.
• Bunions
• Arthroscopy
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
  Total knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure designed to repair a knee joint that has been damaged by arthritis or injury. When performing this procedure, which is also known as a knee replacement, a surgeon will cap the ends of the bones that form a knee joint with customized implants. The goal is to improve knee function and alleviate pain that cannot be managed effectively with conservative treatments, such as medication and exercise.
• Knee Arthroscopy

Dermatologists

• Cyst

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  The Teton Orthopaedics sports medicine clinic was established to provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to individuals who live, work, and play in the Rexburg, Idaho, area. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians use advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat a variety of sports-related injuries and conditions – from wrist fractures and rotator cuff tears to skier’s thumb and runner’s knee – as well as a host of other complex injuries that can occur during athletic activities. We welcome active individuals of all ages and skill levels.
• Physical Therapy
  Most people who have back pain never need to have lumbar spine surgery because they find success with conservative treatments, such as physical therapy, medications, and injections. Of course, the “success” or “failure” of a treatment can mean different things to different people. When it comes to back pain, each patient must decide for him- or herself what works and what does not.
• Occupational Therapy
  Megan grew up as an “army brat”, spending most of her childhood abroad on bases. She attended the University of Florida receiving a bachelors in Health Science with a focus in Vocational Rehabilitation in 2005 and then received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2006. Megan began her career as an Occupational Therapist in Denver, Colorado working for Spaulding Rehabilitation at Presbyterian St. Luke’s. She then moved to Seattle, Washington as a contract worker, where she gained experience in a variety of settings including skilled nursing, transitional care, and acute care.
• Frozen Shoulder
• Shoulder Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  He utilizes a combination of manual therapy and exercise to effectively treat a variety of aches and pains that lead to limitations with movement and daily living.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain
• Bunions Problems
• Hammertoes
• Heel Spurs
• Plantar Fasciitis
  The physicians at Teton Orthopaedics are widely recognized as being among the best orthopaedists in Wyoming. Serving as both an orthopedic clinic and a sports medicine center, we specialize in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, such as fractures, tendonitis, rotator cuff and ACL tears, degenerative disc disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, plantar fasciitis, and more. With a goal to provide effective treatment using the most conservative techniques possible, we offer a full range of nonsurgical treatment options, including physical therapy, medications, injections, splinting and bracing. Our dedicated team of in-house physical therapists works closely with our physicians to ensure seamless, highly individualized care designed to relieve shoulder pain, knee pain, and other discomfort, as well as to improve function and enhance quality of life.