Bluetail Medical Group

Bluetail Medical Group Louis, MO. Drs. David Crane, Matt Bayes, Chris Wolf and Luga Podesta specialize in primary care sports medicine, regenerative orthopedics and concussion care.

Bluetail Medical Group is a national leader in orthopedic regenerative medicine, including PRP and Stem Cell Therapy, with eight locations throughout the U.S., with our headquarters in St. BlueTail is a national leader in regenerative techniques using platelet-rich plasma and cellular therapy. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians diagnose and treat a full range of bone, muscle, joint, and peripheral nerve injuries using a variety of advanced treatment methods such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided injections.

Many people of a certain age equate aging with illness, loneliness and disability. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A...
11/18/2025

Many people of a certain age equate aging with illness, loneliness and disability. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As Deborah Carr, a sociologist, wrote in her 2023 book, “Aging in America,” powerful economic, technological and cultural changes in recent decades mean that older adults in 2050 will be leading very different lives than those who are retirement-age today.

Once someone starts thinking of themselves as falling apart, ill or old, it’s easy to fall into the trap of negative self-expectations. The World Health Organization reports that older adults subject to ageism live on average 7.5 years less than people with positive views about getting older.

Along with taking good care of your general, cardiovascular and orthopedic health by staying current with your doctor appointments and seeking the help of specialists when necessary, there are some steps can start taking NOW that will set the tone for your future as you age.

Cellular injections reduce need for nearly 10% of hip replacements. Research has shown that properties from your own ste...
11/13/2025

Cellular injections reduce need for nearly 10% of hip replacements.
Research has shown that properties from your own stem cells possess the characteristics and qualities needed for the body to regrow, repair, and regenerate damaged tissue and bone, and help some patients avoid future hip surgery, or at least delay surgery in younger patients.

Schedule your consultation today to see if our Orthobiologics treatments are right for you and your joint pain/condition.

(636) 778-2900

On this Veterans' Day, Bluetail Medical Group thanks all of those who serve and have served in the US Military, includin...
11/11/2025

On this Veterans' Day, Bluetail Medical Group thanks all of those who serve and have served in the US Military, including those who have fallen in service. We will always be grateful for your service, and honored by your sacrifice.

THANK YOU!

As Marathon season gives way to ski season, it's worth reviewing the most common knee injuries we see at our Sports Medi...
11/08/2025

As Marathon season gives way to ski season, it's worth reviewing the most common knee injuries we see at our Sports Medicine/Orthopedic clinic, as the risk is always present.

1️⃣ MCL TEAR
The MCL is a stabilizing ligament that runs along the inner side of your knee, and it can sprain or tear when your knee forcefully twists or the outside of your knee takes a strong, direct hit. These tears are more common among beginner and intermediate skiers due to their frequency of using the "snow plow" technique to start or stop. Symptoms include inner-knee pain, feeling like your knee might give out, a locking or "catching" sensation, and swelling/stiffness. An MCL tear rarely requires surgery.

2️⃣ ACL TEAR
The second most common injury — and the most well-known — is an ACL tear. The ACL is one of four ligaments in the knee and provides stability for the knee joint by preventing excessive forward and backward movements. The ACL can tear when the knee is twisted beyond its normal range of motion. Most patients report hearing a "pop", and might also experience sharp or severe pain, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight.

3️⃣ MINISCUS TEAR
Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage called menisci stabilize your knees, acting as shock absorbers and helping to distribute weight evenly in the knee joint. A sudden twist or rotation of the knee, especially when you're bearing weight on a foot that's in a fixed position (such as within a ski boot) is often the culprit of a torn miniscus. Patients will often experience a "popping" sensation after it happens, pain in the knee joint, swelling and stiffness, difficulty extending the knee and a "locking" or "catching" sensation.

Patients suffering from debilitating knee damage usually have limited treatment options to manage the pain and restore knee function. The Cellular Therapy offered at Bluetail Medical Group as part of our Regenerative Medicine protocol has emerged as a promising treatment option on its on or sometimes in conjunction with surgery (full ACL tear).

Here at Bluetail, one of our top priorities is ensuring that we understand your issues so that we can help you best take...
11/06/2025

Here at Bluetail, one of our top priorities is ensuring that we understand your issues so that we can help you best take care of them. Dr. Podesta and the rest of our staff will make sure that you are in good hands, that our evaluation is thorough, and that your treatment is the best you can get. We are so happy to hear about this wonderful experience and grateful for this testimonial!

Injured? Don't quit. Get back on track with Bluetail's orthopedic treatments!
11/04/2025

Injured? Don't quit. Get back on track with Bluetail's orthopedic treatments!

How would you describe a successful treatment plan for your sports injury or chronic orthopedic pain?🍁 A brisk fall hike...
10/30/2025

How would you describe a successful treatment plan for your sports injury or chronic orthopedic pain?

🍁 A brisk fall hike?
🧘 Loose, limber joints?
🚴‍♀️ A 25 mile ride?

Bluetail Medical Group has been a part of so many of our patients' success stories, and there's a good chance that we can help you, too! We are honest with our patients and will only recommend our state-of-the-art ortho-biologic treatments for conditions where we have a proven track record.

Schedule a consultation today with one of our experienced orthopedic physicians to see if we can get you back to the life you love!
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☎(636) 778-2900

If you are searching for a pain-free starting point for your fitness journey or hoping to maintain muscle mass while reh...
10/27/2025

If you are searching for a pain-free starting point for your fitness journey or hoping to maintain muscle mass while rehabbing, look no further than isometric exercise.

Isometric movements are a great low-impact way to work your muscles. While there are more efficient and effective ways to build strength, anyone can benefit from isometric exercises. If orthopedic injury or joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis leave you unable to perform isotonic exercises (exercises where you push, pull or lift, such as bicep curls, squats and pull-ups), isometric exercises can be effective for building strength, while preventing pain or additional injury.

While there’s an isometric exercise to target every muscle in your body, we recommend starting with these five to get the most bang for your buck:

✅ Planks
✅ Isometric bicep curls
✅ Glute bridges
✅ Wall squats
✅ Dead hangs

🥇October is marathon season, which means that there are more runners showing up in sports medicine clinics, such as Blue...
10/23/2025

🥇October is marathon season, which means that there are more runners showing up in sports medicine clinics, such as Bluetail Medical Group, with injuries such as shin splints, achilles tendinitis, runner’s knee and more. An estimated 30% of marathon runners will suffer an injury, and 15% of those training will never make it to the starting line because of them.

Whether you’re training for a marathon or going for a dog walk close to home, preventing these injuries is far easier than treating them after they’ve occurred. These seem like no-brainers, but the following suggestions can help keep you on the road and out of the doctor's office!

At Bluetail Medical Group, our doctors, including Dr. Crane, and staff care about your treatment, and we hope to guarant...
10/17/2025

At Bluetail Medical Group, our doctors, including Dr. Crane, and staff care about your treatment, and we hope to guarantee that you know exactly what your treatment is, how long it will take, and what you need to do to heal quickly and effectively. Our goal is to get you the best treatment in the best time frame, and this testimonial shows just as much! Thank you for this lovely testimonial!

Bluetail Medical Group is not your typical orthopedic clinic! We offer the most comprehensive diagnosis and treatment fo...
10/15/2025

Bluetail Medical Group is not your typical orthopedic clinic!

We offer the most comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering with orthopedic pain due to injury or chronic disease, such as osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and more.

While traditional methods of pain treatment, such as medication and surgery, can be effective, they also come with certain risks and potential side effects and aren't the best option in every case.

Bluetail offers a safer and more natural way to manage chronic pain and heal from injuries.

Call to schedule a consult with one of our experienced orthopedic physicians.
☎ (636) 778-2900

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13353 Olive Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO
63017

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
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Drs. David Crane, Kristin Oliver, Matt Bayes, Chris Wolf and Luga Podesta are board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians who are national leaders in the use of Regenerative Medicine, such as platelet-rich-plasma and autologous stem cells, for chronic orthopedic conditions and sports/over-use injuries. Our five physicians diagnose and treat a full range of bone, muscle, joint, and peripheral nerve injuries using a variety of advanced treatment methods in our SEVEN locations, including: St. Louis, Columbia & Farmington, MO; Naples, FL; Greenbay, WI; and Little Rock & Jonesboro, AR.