Missoula Bone & Joint

What Missoula Bone & Joint does

Missoula Bone & Joint is a physician-owned orthopedic medical practice headquartered in Missoula, Montana, founded in 1956. It provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care across an integrated campus at 2360 Mullan Road, where it operates a surgery center (with four operating rooms), an orthopedic urgent care, physical therapy services, and diagnostic imaging including X-ray, MRI, and durable medical equipment dispensing. The clinical team comprises 14 orthopedic surgeons with 236+ combined years of experience, 7 anesthesiologists, 19 mid-level providers, and 14 therapists. The practice holds AAAHC accreditation for its surgery center and has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best for Outpatient Surgery in both 2024 and 2025.

The service portfolio spans general orthopedics, sports medicine, total joint replacement, pediatric orthopedics, and workers' compensation care, with robotic-assisted surgical capability on the hardware side. Service delivery is organized around an integrated four-suite campus model that captures the full episode of care (diagnosis, consult, surgery, recovery, rehabilitation) under one operational roof. Geographic reach extends beyond the Missoula campus through a satellite clinic in Hamilton, Montana and a dedicated pediatric orthopedic satellite, broadening the demographic and geographic footprint in western Montana.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service clinical care delivered to insured individual patients, supplemented by workers' compensation cases, pediatric patients, and sports medicine referrals including local team affiliations. The practice is privately held by its physician partners with no disclosed external equity, debt funding, or institutional ownership. Capital deployment is self-funded and has historically favored facility expansion and technology adoption (notably the 31,949 sq ft surgery center in 2019) over external growth. The operating model is best characterized as a physician-led, regionally dominant specialty group with vertical integration across the orthopedic care continuum.

Name

Missoula Bone & Joint

Legal name

Missoula Bone & Joint, LLC

Website

https://missoulaboneandjoint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Missoula Bone & Joint is a physician-owned orthopedic practice in western Montana providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care including surgery, urgent care, physical therapy, and imaging across an integrated campus and satellite clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Hip & Knee Reconstruction (Arthroplasty) (HLAKALAH), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF), Orthopedic Trauma (HLAKALAD)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgery services
• Sports medicine care
• Joint replacement surgery
• Orthopedic urgent care
• Physical therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service medical practice revenue generated from office visits, procedures, and treatments billed to patients and insurance providers. The practice is a preferred provider with many insurance companies including workers' compensation and Medicare.
2. Surgery Center Revenue: Revenue from outpatient surgical procedures performed at the Missoula Bone & Joint Ambulatory Surgery Center, including joint replacements, arthroscopy, spine procedures, and pain management procedures performed in four state-of-the-art surgical suites.
3. Physical Therapy Services: Revenue from physical therapy and hand occupational therapy services provided on-site, billed per session or through insurance coverage with physician referral.
4. Diagnostic Imaging: Revenue from on-site digital X-ray and MRI services provided for precise diagnostics, available at the time of patient visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Missoula Bone & Joint is a physician-owned orthopedic group practice that delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care from a single four-suite campus in Missoula, Montana. Its core offering is integrated orthopedic services spanning scheduled clinic consultations with 14 board-certified surgeons, walk-in orthopedic urgent care six days a week, outpatient surgery in a four-suite ambulatory surgery center, on-site physical and hand therapy, and on-site digital X-ray, MRI, and durable medical equipment. Specialty surgical capabilities include robotic-assisted and muscle-sparing joint replacement, sports medicine, hand and microvascular surgery, spine surgery, interventional pain management, SI joint treatment, fracture care, and orthopedic trauma care.

Product overview

Missoula Bone & Joint is a comprehensive orthopedic practice offering a unified multi-suite facility at 2360 Mullan Road in Missoula, Montana. The practice operates three integrated clinical services: the Orthopedic Clinic (Suite C) for scheduled appointments with 14 board-certified surgeons, the Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic (Suite A) for walk-in injuries 6 days a week, and the Surgery Center (Suite B) for outpatient procedures. Supporting services include Physical & Hand Therapy (Suite D), Digital X-Ray/MRI diagnostics, and Durable Medical Equipment. The practice provides specialized surgical services including robotic-assisted joint replacement, sports medicine, hand/microvascular surgery, spine surgery, pain management, SI joint treatment, fracture and trauma care. Satellite clinics extend services to Hamilton, Montana and pediatric orthopedic care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Clinic Orthopedic clinic (Suite C) open 5 days a week for non-urgent orthopedic concerns, staffed by 14 board-certified orthopedic surgeons providing specialized care in sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopy, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, spine surgery, and trauma care for patients in western Montana.
• Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic Walk-in orthopedic urgent care clinic (Suite A) open 6 days a week for unexpected urgent injuries from neck to toe with no appointment or referral needed, offering on-site X-rays, casting, and bracing for patients with non-life-threatening orthopedic injuries.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center State-of-the-art outpatient ambulatory surgery center (Suite B) with four surgical suites, private recovery rooms, and six private overnight suites for extended stays up to 23 hours, delivering outpatient total joint replacement, spine procedures, arthroscopy, and pain management procedures.
• Physical and Hand Therapy Physical therapy and hand occupational therapy services (Suite D) provided by 14 therapists, focusing on restoring function, improving mobility, alleviating pain, and providing specialized upper-extremity rehabilitation in collaboration with the practice's orthopedic surgeons.
• Digital X-Ray, MRI, and Durable Medical Equipment On-site digital X-ray and MRI diagnostic imaging services for precise musculoskeletal diagnosis available at the time of patient visits, along with durable medical equipment (DME) such as braces and walking aids for convenient patient access.
• Joint Replacement Specialized surgical services for total hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, anterior approach hip replacement, muscle-sparing knee replacement, and revision joint replacement surgeries, including robotic-assisted and same-day outpatient joint replacement.
• Sports Medicine Comprehensive sports medicine services including treatment of sports injuries, athletic training outreach to schools and teams, and structured return-to-sport rehabilitation for athletes at all levels.
• Elbow, Hand and Wrist Surgery Specialized hand and microvascular surgery services for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, fractures, nerve entrapments, and traumatic hand and upper-extremity injuries.
• Spine Surgery Surgical and non-operative evaluation and treatment for spine conditions and back pain, delivered by orthopedic spine specialists within the practice.
• Pain Management Interventional pain management services including fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections and procedures for non-surgical management of neck, back, and peripheral joint pain.
• SI Joint Treatment Specialized diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment for sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction and pain.
• Fracture Care Orthopedic treatment for broken bones and traumatic injuries including simple and complex fractures, with stabilization, casting, and surgical repair as needed.
• Trauma Care Orthopedic trauma services for complex musculoskeletal injuries including pelvic, hip, shoulder, and knee injuries, complex wounds, and reconstructive procedures for patients requiring higher-acuity orthopedic intervention.
• Hamilton Satellite Clinic Satellite orthopedic clinic in Hamilton, Montana held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Family Medicine Center of the Bitterroot, where Dr. Charles Sullivan provides upper-extremity evaluation and treatment for patients in the Bitterroot Valley.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of patients surveyed would recommend services to a friend or family member
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PaddleHeads BaseballminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Dr. Jeffrey LaPorte serves as team physician for the PaddleHeads Baseball professional minor league team, providing orthopedic care and sports medicine support.
• Providence St. Patrick HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissoula Bone & Joint surgeons take call at Providence St. Patrick Hospital for emergency orthopedic care. The hospital is used for surgical procedures when required, and Dr. Myers serves as Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Providence St. Patrick's Hospital as of 2023.
• St. Joseph Medical Center, PolsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation for surgical procedures, providing orthopedic surgical services to patients in the Polson area.
• Family Medicine Center of the BitterrootminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Charles Sullivan operates a satellite clinic at this location in Hamilton, Montana on the 3rd Thursday of every month for upper extremity conditions and injuries.
• Dr. Josh Klatt - Pediatric Orthopedic ClinicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMissoula Bone & Joint hosts a pediatric orthopedic satellite clinic for Dr. Josh Klatt from University of Utah at their Missoula location, providing access to expert care for younger patients.
• University of Montana Griz HockeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDr. Jeffrey LaPorte serves as team physician for the University of Montana Griz Hockey team, providing orthopedic care and sports medicine support.
• Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)coreOthersThe original outpatient surgery center was certified by AAAHC in 2001. The current surgery center continues to maintain high standards of care under this accreditation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• OrthoCarolina: Large multi-specialty orthopedic group practice operating across the Carolinas with on-site MRI, physical therapy, and ambulatory surgery centers — directly comparable to MBJ's integrated clinic + ASC + PT model but at much greater regional scale.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Multi-state orthopedic specialty group with subspecialty depth (joint replacement, sports, spine, hand) and ambulatory surgery centers; comparable in service-line breadth and integrated care delivery to MBJ, though significantly larger and urban-focused.
• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large Upper Midwest orthopedic group offering comprehensive orthopedic care, on-site imaging, physical therapy, and surgery centers — comparable business model to MBJ but with broader geographic footprint and PE backing.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Multi-location orthopedic specialty practice in Georgia with integrated physical therapy, imaging, and outpatient surgery capabilities — analogous integrated model to MBJ, with similar subspecialty depth including joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine.
• Surgery Partners: National owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers including a meaningful orthopedic ASC portfolio; comparable on the outpatient surgery center operating layer and a potential acquirer/partner for ASC capacity expansion.

Direct peers

• Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center: Regional multi-specialty orthopedic practice in Michigan combining clinic, MRI, physical therapy, and an ambulatory surgery center — directly comparable operating model and scale to MBJ as a mid-size integrated orthopedic group.
• Excel Orthopedic Specialists: Independent multi-specialty orthopedic group in the Northeast with on-site PT, imaging, walk-in orthopedic urgent care, and outpatient surgical services — closely mirrors MBJ's single-region integrated orthopedic care model.
• Desert Orthopedics: Regional orthopedic group in central Washington/Eastern Oregon offering joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery, and on-site therapy; comparable mid-size integrated orthopedic practice with similar secondary-market dynamics to MBJ.
• BoulderCentre for Orthopedics: Independent multi-specialty orthopedic practice with on-site imaging, physical therapy, walk-in urgent care, and an ambulatory surgery center; highly comparable to MBJ's integrated single-region orthopedic delivery model.

Others

• US Orthopedic Partners: PE-backed orthopedic practice management platform that partners with and acquires regional orthopedic groups; relevant peer as a potential strategic acquirer or consolidation pathway for an independent group like MBJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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