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What is arthroscopy?

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...

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 ...

Why is hand and arm rehabilitation a separate specialty?

People who have had surgery or who have suffered an injury that limits the movements of their shoulders, elbows, wrists, or hands benefit from specialized therapy. The complex system of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that allow your hands and fingers to grasp objects and your shoulders and wrists ...

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 is a reverse shoulder replacement?

Reverse shoulder replacement is a total shoulder replacement procedure. The term “reverse” often causes a bit of confusion. Some people assume the surgery is performed on the back of the shoulder. But actually, the procedure gets its name from the placement of the ball and socket during the reco...
What causes shoulder impingement?

What causes shoulder impingement?

Your shoulder aches. It hurts to move your arm to the side or lift it out in front of you. Putting your wallet or cell phone in your back pocket is almost impossible because of the pain. That tightness and pain when you move your shoulder.Your shoulder aches. It hurts to move your arm to the side or...

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 ...

What is a collarbone fracture?

  Packer Fans watched in dismay as Aaron Rodgers hit the ground after being tackled by a Vikings’ player on October 15, 2017. As they watched the slow-motion replay, even fans without medical training knew the angle of Rodgers’ throwing arm and the force of the hit probably meant he would b...

Meet Eric Thiel, MD

Eric J. Thiel, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and adult joint reconstruction, offers services at the Bone & Joint Center. Dr. Thiel performs total joint replacement on shoulders, knees, and hips, including direct-anterior total hip reconstr...
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