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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
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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 […]
Is fear of falling affecting you or your loved one?
Winter weather causes falling hazards for the most surefooted people. Mix snow and freezing rain with cold temperatures and you have a recipe that glazes sidewalks, parking lots and driveways with ice, increasing the risk of falls.
The seriousness of the risk increases exponentially if you are over 65 years old.
A fall at this age could be as life-threatening as a heart attack. The National Council on Aging reports an older person falls every 11 seconds in the U.S. More than 2.8 million older Americans are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year for fall-related injuries.
As people […]
A Dozen Do’s and Don’ts for Cast Care
The first week of summer vacation will soon be a reality for many people. Along with free time and summer activities comes the risk of bumps, bruises and broken bones.
If you or your child experiences a fracture, your primary care or orthopaedic provider may prescribe a cast to immobilize the bone above and/or below the joint nearest to the injury. Depending on the injury, your provider may order a cast made of plaster or fiberglass.
- Fiberglass casts are lighter and stronger. If X-rays are needed during the healing process, the fiberglass material creates better images.
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