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Minimize holiday injuries
Almost any holiday-themed comedy you watch will likely contain scenes of decorating
disasters:
- Christmas trees bursting into flames
- Fathers falling from rooftops while stringing lights
- Parents throwing out their backs while lifting over-sized turkeys from the oven
As funny as these scenes seem on the big screen, the truth is holiday-related injuries are no joke.
According to the latest figures from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 decorating injuries were seen in emergency rooms during November and December 2012. As the number of outside decorations grows, so does the number of holiday decorating-related injuries. Most emergency […]
Bone & Joint Celebrates 50 Years of Orthopedic Excellence
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, using the most advanced medical treatments and the latest technology available at the time. Dr. Miller performed the first joint replacement in the Wausau area and set the standard for orthopedic care in Central Wisconsin.
In 1970, Dr. Richard L. Buechel joined Dr. Miller. Two years later, Dr. […]
Do you need orthopedic surgery? Why not consider Bone & Joint’s Surgery Center?
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 the center and, in most cases, go home the same day.
- Probably pay between 10 to 50 percent less than the amount charged for a traditional hospital stay.
- Qualify for our zero-cost, zero-interest healthcare financing if your procedure costs more than $1,000.
If orthopedic […]
Exercise can give you a new “leash” on life
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 owners happier and healthier.
How many miles does the average dog owner log each year?
Would you believe 1,000 miles?
If a dog owner walks 2 miles a day, they meet the Department of Health and Human Services’ exercise recommendations of 30 minutes a day […]
The Greatest Feeling in the World – Charissa’s Bone & Joint Story
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 excruciating and chronic neck pain.
While driving, Charissa was rear-ended as she was preparing to turn.
Since Charissa’s neck was turned to the side, the impact of the accident damaged the nerves in the back of […]
Don’t fall for injuries this year
“Help! I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.”
It’s more than a memorable line in a commercial; it’s also a fear for many people as they reach their retirement years.
Serious injuries can occur when a person falls, no matter how old he or she is.
A toddler tumbles down the stairs. A teenager loses his balance while rollerblading. A mother-of-three slips on the ice. These falls can result in broken arms, broken legs, pulled ligaments, and concussions. More than 8,000 children visit emergency rooms every day as a result of a fall-related injury.
According to the Centers for […]
15 Safety Tips to Keep Halloween Tricks Away
F
ifth-grade Halloween is etched in my memory forever — not because of the costumes or candy — but because of a trick of Halloween.It was a simpler time. Homemade costumes were all the rage. Friends walked from door-to-door in our rural neighborhood. We knew everyone. There was no worry of stranger danger.
We made the rounds, filled our bag, and broke up to walk home. It was dark, but it was our neighborhood.
Tommy saw the lights of the car brighten the sky. But the neighbor didn’t see him. When the car hit, it crushed both of […]
Are you at risk for avocado hand?
If you peel or cut avocados, you may be at a higher risk for avocado-hand injury.
So many people have visited emergency rooms recently for hand injuries related to this palm-sized creamy fruit, that “avocado hand” is now a diagnosis.
How do avocados cause hand injuries?
Well, it’s not actually the avocado. It’s the knife used to cut, peel, and pit the fruit.
Because of its small size, most people hold avocados in their hands to peel and pit them. Using a sharp knife and a little force, people pierce the tough outer skin.
Sometimes the blade slices through the […]
What can you expect when you visit Bone & Joint Physical and Occupational Therapy?
You can be assured that Bone & Joint’s goal is to help you recover with maximum ability to move–freely without pain.
Bone & Joint’s physical and occupational therapists consult with your primary care provider and our specialized team of orthopedic surgeons, pain management experts, and sports medicine specialists to design an individualized rehabilitation treatment plan just for you.
Bone & Joint is dedicated to excellent and patient-centered care from your initial diagnosis, during your treatment, and through rehabilitation and recovery.
Your program will meet the most advanced orthopedic standards whether an injury, illness, or a surgical procedure brings you through the doors.
We want to get you […]
10 water-safety tips to keep summer fun
Summer and swimming go together in northern and central Wisconsin. Many people have fond memories of summer outings with family and friends.
But whether you go to the lake or the community pool, there are a few safety tips you should keep in mind to keep you and your loved ones safe and your memories pleasant.
- Never swim alone. Even accomplished swimmers can experience emergency situations when they are in the water. It’s important to have someone nearby who can help you if you’re in distress.
Don’t dive in […]
