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Fruits and vegetables are good for our bones

When most Americans think about nutrition for healthy bones, they think about milk and other dairy products. But, fruits and vegetables can provide many of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to build and maintain bone mass. In addition to trace minerals, fruits and vegetables contain magnesiu...

Are you at risk for orthopedic injuries this winter?

On the way to work, Jane stepped off her porch. She didn’t notice the clear black ice at the base of her steps. Her right leg went out from under her as her left leg stayed on the step. She heard the pop as she felt the crack. Jane couldn’t move. She yelled for help as searing pain tore through ...

Meet Shauna L. Christopherson, APNP, FNP

Shauna Christopherson is an advanced practice nurse prescriber who is board certified as a family practice nurse practitioner. Shauna provides general orthopedic care to people of all ages. She has a special interest in sports-related injuries, fracture management and the treatment of acute back pa...

Do you have cold hands?

“Your hands are cold!" Have you ever heard those words? If you’re like most people living in Wisconsin, you’ve experienced cold hands at some point during the winter months. It's true cold hands mean a warm heart. Most people experience cold hands as their bodies respond to lower temper...

What condition would you like to be in?

It’s July. We’re an equal distance between our New Year’s Resolution and the start of the next year. Most likely, those who kept their resolutions are close to achieving success. But for the rest of us, it’s NOT too late to start a fitness and conditioning program and finish the year strong...

What kind of footprints do you leave?

We all leave footprints in this world. There are carbon footprints, water footprints, and footprints in the sand. What does your footprint say about you? In orthopedic terms, footprints say a lot about foot health. To see what type of footprint you leave, wet your bare feet and then stand on a piece...

What is scar tissue?

You cut yourself. You bleed. After a few minutes, the bleeding slows and stops. A day or two later, you notice a brownish scab forms over the wound. After a while, the scab falls off and a smooth, hairless patch appears underneath—a scar is formed. Chances are you’ve witnessed the life-cycle of ...

Meet Dr. Pamela Glennon

Pamela Glennon, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgeon with the Bone & Joint Center. Dr. Glennon treats common hand and finger injuries such as strains, sprains, and lacerations. As one of the top hand and upper extremity surgeons in the area, she also performs ...

How do you choose the right orthopaedic surgeon?

Jerry’s limp was getting worse. The injury that started out as a mild irritation had become a constant pain that kept him awake at night. He made an appointment with his primary care provider. After a short office visit and an X-ray, his doctor confirmed Jerry’s fear. His knee needed surgical re...

Common Baseball and Softball Injuries

Don’t let these common ball-playing injuries take you out of the ballgame America’s favorite summer pastime has provided fans with entertainment for centuries. From home-run-record breakers to the stunning 2016 World Series win by the Chicago Cubs, baseball has captured the attention of fans a...