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What is arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It allows orthopedic surgeons to look inside the body. Providers can diagnose and repair injuries to the joints or the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage in the body.
During the surgery, the surgeon makes a series of button-hole-sized incisions near the injured or diseased area. Then the surgeon inserts a thin tube holding a micro-camera into each incision. As the surgeon guides the camera through the affected area, the camera projects video images onto a monitor.
Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see what’s happening inside the body without major surgery.
What are the benefits of arthroscopic surgery?
Arthroscopic surgery allows […]
What causes crackling or popping noises in the knee?
Snap, crackle, and pop! It makes a catchy slogan for a breakfast cereal. But when you hear those noises in your knee, they are a cause for concern, especially when accompanied by pain.
Some people hear sounds like crackling tissue paper when they bend or straighten their knees.
Known as crepitus, the noise occurs when air bubbles are trapped in the synovial lining of the joint. It is usually harmless. But, when the crackling sounds combine with pain, the symptoms may point to a serious condition, like arthritis.
At other times, snapping sensations, cracking, and popping are symptoms of the conditions below.
Ligament injuries.
Your ligaments are tough bands […]
What is an IT band injury?
Iliotibial band or IT band syndrome often is classified as an overuse injury.
The IT band is the long, flexible, fibrous tendon that runs down the outside of the leg from the hip to below the knee joint.
When the IT band becomes inflamed or irritated, it swells and no longer moves freely. The swollen tendon restricts movement or “catches” on the bones of the joint, causing pain and stiffness.
Is foam rolling right for you?
If you’ve visited a gym, walked through a sports store, or watched fitness videos online, you’ve probably seen an image of someone using a foam roller.
Are foam rollers beneficial recovery tools for muscles?
Some studies have found foam rollers relax muscles and help prevent delayed onset muscle soreness.
If you’re a serious athlete, a weekend warrior, or an occasional fitness buff, you’ve probably experienced the condition first-hand.
According to the National Library of Medicine, delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS describes the mild to severe muscle tenderness people feel after a new or particularly strenuous workout.
Healthcare providers can diagnose DOMS but […]
Meet Casey Lagan, MD
Casey Lagan, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at Bone & Joint clinics in Medford and Wausau, Wisconsin.
Dr. Lagan treats a variety of conditions and injuries by providing general and surgical orthopedic care. He specializes in:
- Joint replacements in the knee, hip, and shoulder
- Arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Ligament reconstruction
- Sports Medicine
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Carpal tunnel
- Cubital tunnel surgery
“The most gratifying part of being an orthopedic surgeon is seeing patients get back to being themselves, […]
My tailbone hurts. What can I do to relieve the pain?
Sometimes, people think it is funny to pull a chair out from under someone as they sit down. If this prank has ever happened to you, you know too well what tailbone pain feels like.
These compression injuries cause pressure on the coccyx or tailbone. At best, the injury is a bruise. Other times it’s a more serious fracture. Since you cannot put your tailbone in a sling, it often hurts to walk, sit, or lift for four to eight weeks after an injury.
What is the tailbone?
The coccyx, […]
What is tendonitis?
Tendonitis is a condition that describes the inflammation of the tendon.
Tendons are collagen-fiber tissues that connect the bones and muscles, which allow the body to move. There are thousands of tendons in the body. They allow each joint of the body to bend, flex, or rotate during movement.
As the tendon becomes inflamed, it swells and causes pain and stiffness during movement. Usually, people feel tendonitis pain near the joint. It’s often confused with arthritis.
Tennis elbow, trigger finger, De Quervain’s syndrome, and runner’s knee are common conditions affecting the tendons. Of course, tendonitis can also affect the shoulders, ankles, and toes.
Sometimes tendonitis […]
Meet Lisa Machotka, DPT
Lisa Machotka, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Bone & Joint’s physical therapy center in Plover.
Lisa helps people of all ages overcome muscular imbalances and motor impairments that affect their ability to work, play sports, or enjoy life. She helps people continue their best quality of life by helping to minimize the effects of limiting spinal conditions.
Physical therapy helps people dealing with complex conditions
When asked why she chose the physical therapy field, Lisa said, “I wanted to be involved in helping clients not just recover from an injury or surgery but to make improvements in their mobility and return […]
Socks are important to foot health
Summer is coming and with it comes the temptation to skip the socks and just slip on the boat shoes, sneakers, or sandals. But wearing socks is important for foot health.
Consider these five facts before ditching your socks.
Socks absorb moisture.
And your feet create a lot of moisture. With over 250,000 sweat glands, your feet can create over two cups (500 ML) of sweat each day. That’s a lot of bacteria-filled sogginess in a warm, dark environment. It’s perfect for the growth of bacteria and fungus, which can lead to serious and hard-to-treat infections, such as athlete’s foot or Onychomycosis.
Socks help reduce foot […]
Avoid these 12 Common Workout Mistakes
Are you making any of these common workout mistakes in your routine?
Whether you’re a dedicated runner, weightlifter, or cross trainer, even just a few common workout mistakes can derail your progress.
The wrong habits can slow you down, set you back, and increase your risk of injury. Check out a dozen of the most common workout mistakes below and see if they are interfering with your physical fitness routine.
#1 Not taking a rest or recovery day during the week.
Your muscles need rest to heal the microscopic tears that strengthen them. Rest may include a day off from working out or include a restoration day […]
