Dr. Bruce Gragg Blackstone M.D.
Orthopedist
625 9th Ave Suite 210 Longview WA, 98632About
Dr. Bruce Blackstone is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Longview, WA. Dr. Blackstone specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Blackstone tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1978
University of Washington School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 1986
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Sports Medicine And More
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched Nerve
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Bruce Gragg Blackstone M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Bruce Gragg Blackstone M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Blackstone
Recommended Articles
- Why Does Fibromyalgia Affect More Women?
What is fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder, which involves widespread pain in the muscles and bones along with chronic fatigue and cognitive difficulties. This medical condition is often misdiagnosed because its symptoms are subjective without a clear known cause. A few of the classic...
- Are There Risks to a Spinal Stenosis Surgery?
Like any other surgical procedure, spinal stenosis surgery has its own risks and possible complications. However, if performed correctly by professional medical staff, the possibility of any complication after the surgery is low.The potential risks and possible complications following a spinal...
- What Is Whiplash? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
When people suffer from a whiplash, they experience severe pain in the lower neck region, which can spread over their shoulders, arms, and head. They can also suffer from headaches, numbness, and a painful stiff neck. The pain gets accelerated faster in the area around the neck, which needs to be...
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the joints. It may also affect the tissues surrounding the joints and other adjacent or connective tissues, and its adverse effects may be either on one or multiple joints. The arthritic disease or condition can be categorized into...
- The History of Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder, which is often characterized by a progressive type of muscular degeneration and weakness. There are several types of muscular dystrophy, wherein each type eventually leads to an increased disability, strength loss, and potential...
- What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery
The major thing you would expect after a knee replacement is proper recovery and the successful outcome of the procedure. Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that is aimed at correcting a damaged knee joint. The recovery period after this operation varies depending on the type of surgery carried...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Eric Theodore Hansen M.D.625 9th Ave Longview WA 98632
- Dr. William Taylor Turner M.D.625 9th Ave Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Peter Kung M.D.625 9th Ave Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Mark Thomas Reis MD1615 Delaware St Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Stanley Raymond Golish MD1615 Delaware St Longview WA 98632
- Dr. Jon Edward Kretzler M.D.625 9th Ave Longview WA 98632