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Meet Douglas Keele, DO

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...

What is a knee sprain?

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 ...

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 bal...

What is complex regional pain syndrome?

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) refers to a rare condition causing unexplained pain on one side of the body that lasts 6 months or more in the hands, feet, legs or arms. The most common type of complex regional pain syndrome typically occurs after an illness or injury. It’s referred to as t...

Exercises to relieve back pain

Your spine is an integral structure within your body. It acts as a support beam that runs from the base of your skull to your pelvis to carry your weight. The unique "S" shape of your vertebrae is designed to offer maximum support while withstanding enormous amounts of stress. Sudden awkward movemen...

Is there a difference between a podiatrist and a foot and ankle specialist?

Both foot and ankle specialists and podiatrists treat conditions affecting the feet, but the specialists treat more complex problems. Healthy feet and ankles are necessary for a life full of movement. They support the weight of the body through an intricate system of bones, tendons, ligaments, joint...

15 Safety Tips to Keep Halloween Tricks Away

Fifth-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 strange...

What is psoriatic arthritis?

Janice was feeling a little off. Her psoriasis was flaring up again, but this time was different. She felt exhausted. Her elbows hurt and when she looked at her throbbing fingers, they reminded her of breakfast sausages. The pain made it hard to type, cook, or fold laundry. Janice was suffering from...

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...

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...