Pullman Regional Hospital

Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

MEET OUR TEAM

Ed Tingstad, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Tingstad

Mathew Taylor, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Taylor

Aaron Vandenbos, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Vandenbos

Steven Pennington, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Pennington

Michael Osterholt

Sports Medicine Physician

Meet Dr. Osterholt

Jason Blackham, MD

Sports Medicine Physician

Meet Dr. Blackham

Catherine Fairgrieve, MD

Sports Medicine Physician

MEET DR. FAIRGRIEVE

Maile Keller, PTA

Orthopedic Care Coordinator

YOUR PATH TO RECOVERY

Injuries can happen to anyone, whether you play sports competitively or enjoy being active outdoors on the weekends. Together, we can find a treatment solution that will allow you to return to the activities that you enjoy.

The orthopedic providers at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic also serve as team physicians for Washington State University and have the extensive knowledge and experience to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a number of conditions stemming from athletic injuries. Our ultimate goal is to help you recover from your current injury and help you prevent injuries in the future.  

CARING FOR MINOR SPORTS INJURY

There are simple steps you can take to jumpstart your recoveryand get back to the game quicker. An easy acronym to remember is RICE:

Rest - Don't push it. As hard as it is to sit out of a game or practice, your body will thank you. Ignoring an injury can lead to further damage and a longer recovery. 

Ice - Control swelling initially and reduce pain by icing the injured area for 10 minutes at a time. Make sure your ice pack has a light towel in between the ice and the skin to prevent frostbite. 

Compression - Use a wrap like an ACE bandage to apply compression to the injured area. Use caution to not wrap it too tight as this may cause a loss of blood flow.

Elevation - The RICE method is for minor sports injuries like sore joints and minor ankle sprains. If your injury is more serious or your symptoms worsen or persist, call your doctor right away. You may need x-rays or an MRI to check for bone or ligament damage.  

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES

For more information on these procedures and how we can address your orthopedic needs, please visit our surgical partner, Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic. We provide a full scope of orthopedic surgical procedures, including but not limited to:

  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Stabilization
  • Knee Meniscus Repair
  • Shoulder Decompression
  • Open Reduction and Fixation for Fractures
  • Carpal Tunnel Release


JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASSES

2025-26 Joint Replacement

We provide comprehensive patient education to those considering or scheduled for joint replacement surgery. Whether your surgery has already been scheduled or you’re just starting to look into getting a joint replaced, attending our Joint Replacement Class is highly recommended. The class will teach you how to prepare for your surgery to achieve the best outcome, and what you can expect after surgery and during rehabilitation.  

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REGIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

The Regional Sports Medicine Program at Pullman Regional Hospital is the trusted leader in  musculoskeletal and sports medicine care across the Palouse and surrounding regions. We're growing to deliver integrated, high-quality care to athletes and active individuals across their lifespan—from youth athletes to weekend warriors, collegiate competitors, and beyond. Our mission is to ensure every person, ages 0-100, has access to expert care that supports healthy living and optimal physical performance.

AT YOUR SERVICE

 

  • Same-day Express Care with an Orthopedic Specialist
  • Regional High School Athletic Trainers to Help our Growing Athletes
  • Official Partner of WSU Athletics, Serving College Athletes
  • University of Idaho Vandals Team Physician Support
  • Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Procedures
  • Total Joint Replacement Surgery and Pre-surgery Education
  • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM

To ensure the health of our area high school athletes, Pullman Regional Hospital’s Orthopedic Team has partnered with Colton, Garfield-Palouse, Potlatch and Pullman school districts to provide Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) at each school.

They work in conjunction with student-athletes and their families, coaches, ATCs in training, and physicians at Inland Orthopedics, with the goal of providing consistent and efficient treatment, triage and prevention of sports injuries. Student athletes have access to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation from the designated Athletic Trainer, at no cost to the family.

“The Regional High School Athletic Training Program has brought us wonderful and much-needed services to our student athletes, parents and coaching, that we couldn't have provided as a district without their support, as well as the support of individual and corporate donors. ”

- Jeff Cirka, Potlatch Superintendent 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

TESTIMONIALS

"We are so fortunate to have Dr. Tingstad and other caring physicians who go above and beyond to care for us."
Tina Taylor Amend
Pullman

"Thank you so much to Dr. Taylor and his staff for taking care of my husband and I I had two knee replacements and my husband had a rotator cuff and two hip replacements. If we had to do it all over again we would."

LíLou Simoné Pierré
Pullman
"Thank you Dr. Taylor and staff amazing team. Rt. Hip and left knee replaced. Dr. you did the easy work now the hard work begins with the patient. No amount of PT or Dr.'s can perform the exercises the patient needs to do to get back to a normal everyday life."
Alyce Rowland
Pullman