Elbow Archives - Bone & Joint

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Meet Dr. Leonardelli

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Dominic Leonardelli has joined the Bone & Joint team, bringing his specialized knowledge and training in treating conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow to our practice. Dr. Leonardelli is subspecialty certified in surgery of the hand and offers unparalleled...

Stay safe and sound this hunting season

In Wisconsin, fall is the season for hunting. And the two go together like Cheeseheads and the Green Bay Packers. Take care and stay safe this hunting season. Hunting is not for everyone. But those who take part are dedicated to the sport. It's tradition. Hunters plan and prepare for months before ...

What is bursitis?

Bursitis occurs when the bursa, a synovial-fluid-filled sac is inflamed. Though slippery and tiny, the bursa has a big job. It acts as a cushion and allows the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles to work together without friction. When these tiny water-balloon-like sacs become inflamed and swell...

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...

Hoop it up!

From the jump ball that starts the game until the final buzzer, basketball sends ten players sprinting and dribbling up and down the court to sink a basket. All the jumping, running and changing direction can take its toll on players' bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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...

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...

How can I have tennis elbow pain? I don’t play tennis.

You don’t have to play tennis to experience sharp pain on the outside of your elbow. Tennis elbow is, in fact, an overuse injury, which causes tiny tears in the lateral tendon. If your job requires repetitive bending and straightening of your elbow or grasping and twisting, you are susceptible to...