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What is arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows orthopedic surgeons to look inside the body. Providers can diagnose and repair injuries to the joints or the muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage in the body. During the surgery, the surgeon makes a series of button-hole sized i...

What is an IT band injury?

Iliotibial band or IT band syndrome often is classified as an overuse injury. The IT band is the long, flexible, fibrous tendon that runs down the outside of the leg from the hip to below the knee joint. When the IT band becomes inflamed or irritated, it swells and no longer moves freely. The swolle...

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...

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...

Why does my hip hurt when I walk?

Your hip joint is the largest joint in your body. When it hurts, it can slow you down or even stop you. Hip pain can result from injury or diseases that directly affect the bone, cartilage, or other parts of the joint. Pain can also occur when something goes awry with the heavy-duty muscles support...

Dave Cameron is back to doing what he wants to do

After helping people escape from fires for three decades, former Billings, Montana firefighter, Dave Cameron retired in Wisconsin. Dave and his wife, Diane, moved to Deerbrook and fenced in 100 acres to raise Highlander cattle. Well into his seventies, Dave was used to an active life full of streng...

If you need hip surgery, how do you find the best orthopedic surgeon?

Bone & Joint believes that we offer the best orthopedic care in northcentral Wisconsin, but we want you to check us out before you make the decision. When you’re looking for the best orthopedic surgeon for your condition, there are many things to consider about the surgeon and the facility wh...

When should I see an orthopaedic specialist for hip pain?

It depends on your pain level and your ability to move. If you experience any one of the nine symptoms below, we recommend you schedule an appointment with an orthopedic provider as soon as you can. Your hip is swollen. It hurts to move your leg. Your hip joint looks deformed. You are experiencing ...

What is an anterior hip replacement?

Anterior hip replacements have fewer restrictions. The anterior approach to total hip replacement is a minimally invasive procedure that allows people to get back to their active lives without restrictions. The anterior approach procedure is popular for its potential benefits. During the anterior ap...

Exercise can give you a new “leash” on life

Walking your dog is great exercise. Studies show that 40 percent of dog owners take the time to walk their dogs. Some do it because their pets need exercise, others use walks with their dog as a reason to get their own steps in each day. Dog walking may keep the dogs and their owners happier...