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If you’ve ever watched a sports game, you might have seen a player twist or fall awkwardly, only to be helped off the field with a painful knee injury. This is often due to a torn ACL, a common injury among athletes. But what exactly is the ACL, and how do doctors help fix it?

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Ankle injuries are among the most common injuries that athletes face, no matter which sport they choose to play.

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Our shoulders allow us to do amazing things like throwing a baseball, doing a handstand or a cartwheel and even simple things like waving to our family and friends. But...when our shoulder dislocates, or gets out of socket, it can be painful and limiting. This is a violent injury that almost always involves the arm being forcefully stretched, especially overhead after a fall.

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If so, then you may have a meniscus tear.  Meniscus tears are a common injury that can cause pain and discomfort in the knee. Things that you may feel with a meniscus tear may include pain, swelling, and stiffness in the knee joint. Some individuals may also experience a popping sensation at the time of the injury. The pain may worsen with activities that put pressure on the knee, such as walking, running, or bending.

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People tend to tough it out in Spring, but when you have shoulder pain, it can really be a pain in the butt. Did you go for a diving play on the softball field? Did you crank that wrench just a bit too much? Maybe you just woke up for the 25th night in a row because of pain in the shoulder? Shoulder pain comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s a dull ache that has been there “forever” and other times people can have injuries that lead to trouble even moving the arm. The good news is that the majority of shoulder issues can be improved once we can figure out what is wrong.

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Knee pain is a common ailment that can affect people of all ages. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Regardless of the cause, knee pain can significantly impact quality of life, making it difficult to do everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, gardening, fishing, or standing for long periods. In this blog post, we will discuss the common symptoms of knee pain and the solutions that an orthopaedic surgeon can provide to help alleviate knee pain and restore function. Symptoms of Knee Pain The symptoms Read more

Are you experiencing hip pain that's making it difficult to do your usual activities like walking, gardening, cleaning, hunting or fishing? It's very common, and there are lots of possible causes, but there are treatments available. Many people have hip pain for different reasons. One of the most common causes of hip pain is arthritis, a condition that causes the joints to become stiff and painful. In some cases, hip pain can be so severe that it requires a surgical treatment called a hip replacement. This is when a damaged hip joint is replaced with a new, artificial joint. There are Read more

Sports medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries related to athletic activity. This includes everything from sprained ankles and pulled muscles to concussions and stress fractures. The goal of sports medicine is to help patients recover from injuries and return to their sport or activity as quickly and safely as possible. This can include physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and the use of medical devices such as braces or orthotics. There are several ways to prevent sports injuries, including: Proper conditioning: Before starting any sport or Read more

Sudden orthopaedic pain and injuries can be stressful—physically, mentally, financially and logistically. Same-day visits at Wisconsin River Orthopaedics can help make a challenging time a bit simpler. Fast access hours mean you can get the right care where—and when—you need it. If you have a non-life-threatening sport- or work-related injury, fall, accident or sudden pain and suspect you've injured a bone, muscle or joint, getting care from orthopaedic experts can mean you get diagnosed and treated faster—so you can start healing sooner. 5 benefits to same-day care Read more

As summer winds down, it's time to head back to class — and school athletics. School athletics are an important part of childhood where kids get exercise, learn to work as a team and hone leadership skills. While beneficial, school athletics also pose an injury risk. According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine, approximately 3.5 million youth sports injuries occur in the United States annually. Each year, one in three participants seeks medical attention for a sports-related injury, with sprains and strains being the most common of injuries.1The good news: according to a 2014 study, Read more

Shoulder pain comes in all shapes and sizes and at all times of life most commonly in our teenage years and into our 20s and then again between ages 40 and 60. As we age arthritis can set in and this brings on a whole different level and type of shoulder pain. The focus of this blog will be rotator cuff injuries and how that fits into the grand scheme of things.

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As we age, we tend to lose bone density, which usually begins after age 30. The reason behind this is the body’s decreased production of collagen and calcium phosphate. But while bone density loss is a normal part of aging, osteoporosis isn’t.

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Do you suffer from chronic gout? When there is a high level of uric acid in your body, this chemical builds up around the joint, causing pain or discomfort. Alcohol, stress and certain medications can trigger an increase in uric acid levels, which can result in a gout flare-up.

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Have you ever felt like your hand is completely asleep and you have to shake it loose to try to wake it up. Does it happen when you’re talking on the phone or when you’re writing a letter or signing a check. Does the hand sometimes feel hot or cold?  Do you have pain that goes from your wrist all the way up your arm and to your neck. Do your hands wake you up in the middle of the night with this buzzing sensation that just won’t go away? You might have carpal tunnel.

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