'Tis the season for elective procedures! This sentiment rings particularly loudly in the world of orthopedics. Above and beyond the traditional joint replacement procedures, we offer more intricate elective surgeries in the extremities of the body.
As football season forges onward, shoulder injuries of all kinds persist. Whether it be from blocking, tackling, or being tackled, the shoulder is often put in positions of compromise during a football game. One fairly common shoulder injury is a sprain of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.
We are all accustomed to a certain degree of soreness and stiffness here and there, especially as we age. Sometimes soreness and stiffness is just that and resolves with rest, stretching, ice, and maybe some over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications.
Throughout the course of these blogs, we have discussed varying joint replacement (or arthroplasty) procedures at length. However, replacement is not the only option when the joint is arthritic or otherwise deteriorated.
We often hear patients with knee cap (AKA patella) instability state that their ‘knee popped out.’ Though it is true that a bony structure is pathologically moving and likely causing a popping sensation, it is not the knee itself.
Of all the chronic conditions that affect the foot and ankle, Charcot foot may be considered one of the more severe. If not caught early, limited options for treatment exist.
Bones can fracture, muscles can strain, ligaments can sprain, and joints can become arthritic, but what about nerves? Nerves are subject to injury as well. One region of the body that is subject to nerve injury is the brachial plexus.
In the great realm of joint replacements, the total ankle arthroplasty is one of the lesser known procedures. Despite not being widely known, ankle replacements have actually been around for years and years.
Fractures are more common than most people would guess. People of all ages can and do sustain fractures that we see every day in our clinics.
Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin is opening a new location at Brookfield Square on June 1st! We are absolutely thrilled to be expanding our practice to reach our Milwaukee-area patients and accommodate all of their orthopaedic needs.
