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Stay safe on your summer camping trip
According to the Outdoor Foundation’s 2016 Topline Research Report, camping was the third most popular outdoor activity of people who were younger than 25 years old and the fifth most popular for people older than 25. In fact, an estimated 65 million Americans went camping in 2015.
If camping is in your future this summer, keep safety in mind.
Nothing is worse than having a long-awaited summer camping trip interrupted by an illness or injury. Just ask the Allen family.
After days of packing and hours of driving, the family finally arrived at the campground on the shores […]
Is summer the best time to have bunion surgery?
One could say summer is the best time for surgery since open-toed shoes, sandals and flip-flops are easier to squeeze a swollen foot into than a heavy winter boot.But, that’s not true if you enjoy swimming, biking or water skiing.
The best time to have bunion surgery is when it fits your lifestyle.
Of course, it is better to avoid bunion surgery altogether.
What is a bunion?
A bunion is a bony growth that occurs on the inside of the foot beneath the big toe. Bunions develop when the metatarsal bone in the foot shifts and points outward while […]
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 be out the game for a while.
And they were right.
The injury put Rodgers on the injured-reserve list with a fractured collarbone for most of the season.
What happened to Rodgers’ collarbone?
While we do not know the exact details of Rodgers’ break, we can share some general information […]
When is it safe to return to activities after a concussion?
When you experience injury, one fact is true. Your body needs time to heal.
But, when the injury is a concussion, walking, mental activity and auditory and visual stimulation may prolong the healing time or in some cases, cause more damage.
When a concussion occurs, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible and rest as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Under no circumstances should a person return to activity the same day he or she experienced the concussion.
How long does it take to heal from a concussion?
The answer to that question is as […]
Chad Esker can testify to the health benefits of exercise
Two simple choices changed the course of Chad Esker’s life.
Eight years ago, Esker decided to make some lifestyle changes when his doctor suggested he should take medication to control his high blood pressure. At the time, Esker, a 37-year-old account support manager at Wausau Financial Systems, worked at a desk and didn’t have a regular exercise routine. He made two choices that would transform his life.
He stopped drinking soda pop and started jogging.
“The first day was tough,” remembers Esker. “I weighed more than 200 pounds and struggled to jog one mile.”
But, he persevered.
Three months later, his health had improved considerably. Esker lost more than […]
Don’t let your child’s backpack become a real pain
It’s hard to believe that school starts in a few weeks, but it’s true.
Thousands of children laden with book-filled backpacks make their way to bus stops and school buildings every day.
According to an American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons’ report, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated more than 24,300 individuals were treated for backpack-related
injuries in 2012. Approximately, 40 percent of those injuries occurred in school-aged children. Remembering a few backpack tips can help you prevent your child from being a backpack-injury-statistic this year.
If your child will be carrying a backpack this year, here are a few tips to keep in mind to […]
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 reconstruction. He also provides surgical and nonsurgical care for torn ACLs, meniscus repairs, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff repair, fractures, shoulder instability, and dislocations.
Dr. Thiel received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. He completed his orthopedic residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Thiel completed his sports medicine and […]
Did you know that certain foods block calcium absorption?
You try to eat a healthy, calcium-rich diet. You watch your weight. You exercise. You do everything in your power to maintain strong bones because you want to be active well into your 70s and 80s.
You even make sure you have a nutritious breakfast of natural whole wheat squares topped cold, vitamin-D-fortified milk.
It sounds like a nutritious way to your day. But eating whole-wheat cereal and milk together may not be the best menu choice if you are trying to increase your bone mass. There are certain foods, like wheat, that block calcium absorption.
What is arthroscopic surgery?
Arthroscopy is a diagnostic and surgical procedure that uses small button-sized incisions to examine or treat medical conditions.
Matt knows first-hand how arthroscopic surgery is used to treat orthopedic injuries.
Six months after breaking his kneecap, Matt’s knee locked. He couldn’t bend or extend his leg for a few seconds before it released. Matt never knew when he would experience the painful sensation. And, it happened frequently.
Matt called his orthopedic surgeon for an appointment.
When he went to his doctor, she told him it sounded like a bone fragment had broken loose and floated into his joint, blocking […]
Fruits and vegetables are good for our bones
When most Americans think about nutrition for healthy bones, they think about milk and other dairy products.
But, fruits and vegetables can provide many of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to build and maintain bone mass. In addition to trace minerals, fruits and vegetables contain magnesium, vitamin K and calcium. Combine these nutrients with 15 to 20 minutes of unblocked sunshine every day and you have a recipe for strong bones that will last a lifetime.
Fruits and vegetables are great digestive equalizers.
You’ve heard of taking antacid tablets for indigestion, haven’t you? They work […]
