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Common Hand Problems: Trigger Finger

Have you ever woken up with a finger that sticks, or triggers? It is disconcerting when a finger suddenly doesn’t bend down and straighten normally. Although trigger finger…

The Dangerous Realities of Frostbite

It’s not uncommon to hear people make offhanded, unofficial diagnoses of frostbite. But frostbite is a serious condition; it can be fatal. And frostbite can manifest in mere…

Pregnancy and Physical Therapy: Reducing Pain While Increasing Health

From the announcement of pregnancy to the delivery of a new baby, the journey of childbirth is an exciting one. A mother’s body endures some extraordinary changes through…

High-Tech Knee Replacement Surgery Makes Strides

Knee technology. It’s a thing. And like other technology that improves our lives, it’s evolving. Knee replacements are a common, yet sophisticated procedure and that’s where the technology…

Hip Impingement & The Active Adult

Are you experiencing pain in your hip, groin, buttocks, or thigh? Have you stared at your doctor confused when they said you had a femoroacetabular impingement? A hip…

Trending: Outpatient Surgery

Recently, MOSH was the recipient for a 5 Star Excellence Award for outpatient surgery. While we’re proud of this honor, at times the idea of outpatient surgery in…

Think Safety When Picking, Packing Backpacks

Improper use of backpacks can lead to muscle and joint injury, neck and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems. With back to school shopping underway, we want…

Supporting Our Community in Southeast Wisconsin

It’s good to have neighbors who care—people you can count on when you need help or support. And that’s exactly who we are. At Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital…

What do Irish Fest, The Arthritis Foundation and Exercise Have in Common?

MOSH has been a proud sponsor and supporter of Milwaukee 5k Run / Walk to Irish Fest for years. In fact, on August 18 Dr. Pifel and Dr.…