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Bone & Joint welcomes hip and knee replacement specialist Dr. Micah MacAskill 

Dr. Micah MacAskill, MD

Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon helps expand access to specialized joint replacement care as demand continues to grow across Central Wisconsin  Bone & Joint is pleased to welcome Micah L. MacAskill, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee replacement, to its team. Starting Aug. 31, 2026, Dr. MacAskill will see patients at Bone Bone & Joint welcomes hip and knee replacement specialist Dr. Micah MacAskill 

What is scar tissue?

You cut yourself. You bleed. After a few minutes, the bleeding slows and stops. A day or two later, you notice a brownish scab forms over the wound. After a while, the scab falls off and a smooth, hairless patch appears underneath. A scar is formed. Chances are you’ve witnessed the life-cycle of a scar What is scar tissue?

Bone & Joint expands into Rhinelander with groundbreaking for sixth clinic location

New clinic to expand access to orthopedic care in the Northwoods Bone & Joint officially broke ground on its future Rhinelander clinic location at 2066 North Stevens St. (map). The facility is being constructed by Findorff and designed by BWBR Architects Inc., and is expected to open in 2027. The clinic will offer orthopedic care, Bone & Joint expands into Rhinelander with groundbreaking for sixth clinic location

What are plantar warts?

What are plantar warts? Contrary to childhood speculations, plantar warts have nothing to do with farmers or gardeners. The word “plantar” refers to the bottom of the foot, rather than a person who plants seeds. People pick up warts when they step on a live virus with bare feet. Plantar warts are hard skin lesions What are plantar warts?

WIAA 2026 Sports Physicals

Bone & Joint is offering FREE sports physicals on Tuesday, July 7th! Tuesday, July 7th, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Bone & Joint Rib Mountain225000 Hummingbird RoadWausau, WI 54401 Athletes under age 18 must have signed parental consent. Access the parental consent forms here.  Walk in, register online or call to schedule an appointment for Tuesday, WIAA 2026 Sports Physicals

Bone & Joint Adds Orthopedic Walk-In Care to Merrill Clinic Starting March 3 

We are excited to announce the addition of walk-in care services to our existing Merrill location, which already offers premier orthopedic, pain management, podiatry and physical and occupational therapy services. Starting March 3, the Merrill Walk-In Clinic will provide North Central Wisconsin residents with quick and convenient same-day orthopedic care—Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.   “Our Merrill Bone & Joint Adds Orthopedic Walk-In Care to Merrill Clinic Starting March 3 

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, Plover and Rib Mountain locations; patients can call now to schedule an appointment.    Bone & Joint welcomes Dr. Dominic Leonardelli, expanding specialized hand, wrist and elbow services to central Wisconsin

Meet Christian L. Tomski, PA-C

Photo of Christian L. Tomski, PA-C

Christian L. Tomski, PA-C, is a physician assistant board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He provides general orthopedic and sports medicine care. As a physician assistant, Christian provides high-quality, comprehensive care. He assists Dr. Halverson with surgical cases in the operating room and sees patients at Bone & Joint’s Plover and Meet Christian L. Tomski, PA-C