Carpal And Cubital Conditions
Nerves can be the blessing and curse of the human body. They innervate muscles and allow us to feel and function, but if hindered, they can wreak havoc. Two of the most common nerve pathologies in orthopedics are carpal
The Weekend Warrior
It seems as though the nice summer weather has finally found us here in Wisconsin! With the long-awaited warm weather comes the desire to maximize weekends for outdoor physical activity. It is at this time of the year that we start seeing the ‘weekend warriors’ of Wisconsin.
Nursemaid's Elbow
For so many caretakers, summer turns into full-time chauffeuring of little ones here and there and everywhere, what with sports camps, church camps, library runs, pool time, and daycare not to mention trips to the zoo, the waterpark, and the really cool playground down the street.
Trigger Fingers
In the world of orthopedics, joint replacements, ACL tears, and fractures seem to get most of the attention while the myriad of lesser known pathologies wreak havoc on people’s ability to get through their normal daily activities without discomfort.
Total Joints For Life
The road leading up to a joint replacement is often a long and arduous battle of confirming diagnosis, exhausting conservative management of symptoms, obtaining pre-operative clearance
A Day In The Or
These blogs have slowly walked us through the different corners of our building here at Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin with one important corner remaining for further exploration-The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
The True Oaw Experience
Though the purpose of this blog is to educate, inform, and connect with our patients, I would like to take this unique opportunity to provide an insider look at what being a patient at OAW really means.
Hip Versus Back
Have you ever had an ache or pain and not been certain as to where it originates? You are not alone! We often see patients who are scheduled for a specific body part, but upon examination
Cuff Not Cup
Ahhh, baseball season: the smack of the bat, the infield dirt swirling in the air as the center fielder tries to throw out a man at the plate, the hot dogs, the peanuts, the umpire yelling, “Play Ball,” and that ole’ rotary cup acting up trying to keep pace
Pharma Facts
These blog posts have attempted to bridge the gap between our patients and our providers by answering the most commonly asked questions we hear on a daily basis. As I find myself working in our Nursing Triage department