Bone & Joint, S.C., a provider of specialized orthopedic, sports medicine, pain management, and physical and occupational therapy care, is celebrating 50 years of helping people move better and live active and fulfilling lives. Thomas O. Miller, MD, opened Bone & Joint’s solo practice in 1969. His goal was to offer patients excellent orthopedic care, … Bone & Joint Celebrates 50 Years of Orthopedic Excellence
When surgery takes place in an accredited ambulatory surgery center (ASC), your health and your budget receive the benefits. Consider the positive results when you choose to have your surgery at Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center. You will: Receive specialized care at a facility designed to meet Bone & Joint’s high-quality standards. Recover faster in … Do you need orthopedic surgery? Why not consider Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center?
Surgery and injuries are painful. In years past, opioids were thought to be the most effective at reducing or eliminating pain. But with the opioid crisis at epic proportions, it’s time to rethink the use of these medications. The American Society of Anesthesiologists lists several alternatives to opioids. In addition to the typical over-the-counter medications, like … You can relieve pain without opioids
Synovial fluid is a thick, straw-colored substance that lubricates your joints. Like the oil in your car reduces friction in your engine, this synovial fluid minimizes the friction in your joints; it helps your bones glide past each other when you bend, extend, and rotate. Synovial fluid allows the 300 joints in your body to move … Are you low on fluid?
Walking your dog is great exercise. Studies show that 40 percent of dog owners take the time to walk their dogs. Some do it because their pets need exercise, others use walks with their dog as a reason to get their own steps in each day. Dog walking may keep the dogs and their … Exercise can give you a new “leash” on life
When older people have a hard time walking across the room, they can’t help but wonder why their primary care provider says they should see a sports medicine specialist for treatment. It sounds odd. Why would a sports medicine doctor be the right fit for a person that has a hard time getting up from his or … Why is my primary care provider sending me to a sports medicine specialist for arthritis pain?
According to Marybeth Ezaki, MD, past president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, hand therapy “can make the difference between success and failure in complex hand surgical cases.” Hand therapy became a specialty to address the unique and specialized treatments needed to restore the complex arm movements from the shoulders to the wrists, … What’s so special about hand therapy?
Charissa is passionate about painting. She enjoys it so much; she shares her passion with others. After traveling across the state for work, she enjoys coming home at night and opening the studio to teach her painting classes. But she almost had to give up her favorite pastime because of a car accident that caused … The Greatest Feeling in the World – Charissa’s Bone & Joint Story
Douglas Keele, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who joined Bone & Joint in 2010. Dr. Keele specializes in arthroscopy, direct and anterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement, dislocations, elbow and shoulder injuries, fractures, foot and ankle injuries, and joint reconstruction. “Medicine is constantly evolving,” said Dr. Keele. “And today … Meet Douglas Keele, DO
Anyone who watched the Green Bay Packers play the Chicago Bears on September 9, 2018, took an emotional rollercoaster ride. In living rooms across Wisconsin, fans gasped as Aaron Rodgers fell to the ground with his leg bent awkwardly under the weight of a linebacker. Many thought the game was over as Rodgers left the … What is a knee sprain?
