Category: Hand & Wrist

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Meet Benjamin Hackett, MD

Benjamin J. Hackett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Bone & Joint. He treats adults of all ages who suffer from arthritis, disc disease, bone spurs, and spinal-nerve-related problems. Dr. Hackett has a special interest in pain management and minimally inv...

Is it carpal tunnel syndrome?

Have you ever awakened in the morning and noticed numbness in your thumb, index and middle fingers or the palm of your hand? Have you experienced a sharp pain shooting up your hand into your wrist and forearm? Are your hands sometimes too weak to open a jar? These are all symptoms of carpal tunnel...

It hurts to move my hands. Is it arthritis?

It could be. Arthritis in your hands and wrists can be very painful and can make daily living activities challenging. But, it doesn’t have to keep you down. The orthopaedic specialists at the Bone & Joint Center can help. If you are just starting to feel the pain and swelling of arthritis, do...