Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 6

When to See a Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist

You can’t wrap your children in bubble wrap. It’s important to allow them to run free and play when you can and yes, they probably will get hurt…

An Interview with Nancy Lewis, Bilateral Robotic Knee Surgery Patient

When your knees stop working as they should, your life is impacted. This was the case for Nancy Lewis, an active retiree who found herself being forced to…

Is it Time for Robotic Knee Replacement?

Knees wear out. Some do so faster than others. Knees can fail due to overuse, injury, or age. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports that “More than…

Do Hip Braces Work?

Every month, there are more than 173,000 online searches globally for “hip pain.” That’s a lot of hips and a lot more pain. Many of the people who…

What to Expect When Physical Therapy is Required For Your Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Physical therapy is an essential part of recovery following bone and joint problems, injury, or surgery as it focuses on improving your quality of life. That’s why physical…

Don’t Let De Quervain’s Tendonitis Sneak Up on You

Injuries caused by repetitive hand movements are nothing new. Some medical institutions are reporting a rise in repetitive movent hand injury diagnoses. Carpal tunnel syndrome is widely known…

Help! I need to Find a Hand Surgeon Near Me

If hand surgery has been recommended, your first step is to take a deep breath. This is no time to panic. We rely heavily on our hands. It’s…

Pivot: How MOSH Athletic Trainers Stepped Up to the Front Lines of Coronavirus

As the Milwaukee Milkmen minor league baseball team announced they will play ball again in July, we’re thinking about athletic trainers. After the pause in academic, recreational, and…

Fitness Apps and Other Smart Ways to Exercise at Home

We are at home, cooped up for the safety of our community. Many of us feeling more sedentary than usual. Our gym routines have been abruptly interrupted. Luckily,…