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Bone & Joint welcomes Dr. Dominic Leonardelli, expanding specialized hand, wrist and elbow services to central Wisconsin

Bone & Joint is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Dominic Leonardelli, a board-certified, subspecialty-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hand, wrist and elbow conditions, to its team. Starting August 5, 2024, Dr. Leonardelli will see patients at Bone & Joint’s Merrill, P...

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...

Why does my forearm hurt?

Kelly woke up on Saturday morning with a ripping, tearing feeling in her left forearm. She didn’t remember hitting or straining her arm in any way that would cause intense pain To relieve her discomfort, Kelly moved her arm into different positions. But the sensation continued. Whether she held h...

What are bone spurs?

You’re reading your X-ray results, and you see,” Enthesophyte seen at the plantar fascia region.” Of course, you immediately boot up your computer and search the Internet to find out what an “enthesophyte” is. You find that it’s a type of bone spur. These small bony calcium growths can ...

Avoid these six common snow shoveling injuries

Shoveling snow isn’t particularly difficult, but it is fraught with injuries. In 2018, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that medical professionals treated 137,000 people for snowblower or snow shoveling injuries. Some people will hurt their hands and wrists; others will injure...

Are you losing your grip?

Most of us do as we get older. That jar lid that was easy to twist off in your 20s and 30s may cause you to grimace and groan in your 50s and 60s. Hand strength is crucial to daily life. Whether you’re turning on the faucet or holding a fork, the actions require a firm and steady grip. A loss of ...

Would an ergonomic assessment help you enjoy less stress while working from home?

Have you noticed a pain in your neck, back, shoulders, knees, or hands since the pandemic started? It may be your workspace: A low chair strains your knees. A poorly positioned monitor leads to neck pain. The wrong seat height or chair pitch can create painful back conditions. Incorrect keyboard p...

What's so special about hand therapy?

According to Marybeth Ezaki, MD, past president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, hand therapy “can make the difference between success and failure in complex hand surgical cases.” Hand therapy became a specialty to address the unique and specialized treatments needed to restore...

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 is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition described as an overgrowth of collagen in the fascia, the thin layer of connective tissue under the skin. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that supports bones and connective tissues and provides elasticity for the skin. One-third of the body..