In the world of orthopedics, joint replacements, ACL tears, and fractures seem to get most of the attention while the myriad of lesser known pathologies wreak havoc on people’s ability to get through their normal daily activities without discomfort.
The road leading up to a joint replacement is often a long and arduous battle of confirming diagnosis, exhausting conservative management of symptoms, obtaining pre-operative clearance
These blogs have slowly walked us through the different corners of our building here at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin with one important corner remaining for further exploration-The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Though the purpose of this blog is to educate, inform, and connect with our patients, I would like to take this unique opportunity to provide an insider look at what being a patient at OAW really means.
Have you ever had an ache or pain and not been certain as to where it originates? You are not alone! We often see patients who are scheduled for a specific body part, but upon examination
Ahhh, baseball season: the smack of the bat, the infield dirt swirling in the air as the center fielder tries to throw out a man at the plate, the hot dogs, the peanuts, the umpire yelling, “Play Ball,” and that ole’ rotary cup acting up trying to keep pace
These blog posts have attempted to bridge the gap between our patients and our providers by answering the most commonly asked questions we hear on a daily basis. As I find myself working in our Nursing Triage department
Oh, Mother Nature. How she graces us with her presence. Amongst the dazzling icicles and picture-perfect snow are large sheets of the most slippery ice I have ever experienced that is wreaking havoc on the young
Inflammation in the body can wreak havoc on someone trying to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Sometimes, inflammation is nothing we can prevent, such as immediately after a traumatic injury.
As the winter blues falls over the great state of Wisconsin, people are almost three weeks into whatever they resolved for the new year. So often these resolutions are in the realm of health and fitness, which can directly impact one’s orthopedic health.
