OSMS - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists

07/19/2024

Being sedentary or sitting for prolonged periods of time is a growing behavior in our society that can lead to adverse health effects. If you have to sit often, try to follow the steps in our new blog to sit ergonomically!

https://osmsgb.com/ortho/is-sitting-the-new-smoking/

07/18/2024

Please help us welcome, our newest Rheumatologist joining our team, Dr. Lauren Berry!

Starting on September 9, Dr. Berry will see patients in our Green Bay and Marinette locations. She treats a wide variety of rheumatologic conditions including lupus, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout, along with taking a special interest in treating scleroderma.

Learn more about Dr. Berry: https://osmsgb.com/doctors/lauren-berry-md/

07/17/2024

If you are free on Tuesday, July 23, come out to Optimist Park for OSMS Night to support an amazing local cause - The Miracle League of Green Bay. OSMS will be matching the concession sales with all proceeds going to Miracle League! 🍔🌭

Games will take place at 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:00 pm. ⚾️🧢 OSMS also sponsors a Miracle League team, the Dodgers, and they will be playing that night at 5:30 p.m! We hope to see you there!

07/16/2024

Tomorrow is our last day at the Farmers' Market On Broadway, so make sure to stop by to get a bag for all your farmers market finds! 👜🔍

07/12/2024

Injuries happen, especially while playing sports like pickleball. However, sports related injuries are preventable! Dr. Ryan Ziegler, OSMS Orthopedic Surgeon, with a fellowship in Sports Medicine, joins WFRV Local 5 to discuss the most common pickleball injuries he sees and treats, along with how they can be prevented.

07/11/2024

Here is what you can expect when you schedule an appointment with our first Spine Surgeon, Dr. Leschke!

Beginning on August 12, and seeing patients in both Neenah and Oshkosh, Dr. Leschke is dual board-certified in neurosurgery and neurology. Learn more about Dr. Leschke and schedule an appointment with him here: https://osmsgb.com/doctors/jack-leschke-md

An Oshkosh native, Dr. Jack (John) Leschke is a dual board-certified spine surgeon having completed training in both Neurosurgery and Neurology. He received his medical degree and completed his residency in Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin followed by a residency in Neurosurgery at the....

07/09/2024

At OSMS we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality care, giving you the time you need to have your questions answered and making sure you understand your treatment options. Thank you for the recommendation and trusting us with your care! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

07/08/2024

Did you know that arthritis impacts around 300,000 children in the U.S.? Because it is important for children with arthritis to receive treatment as soon as possible to minimize damage to their joints, we wanted to share three common signs of Juvenile Arthritis to spread awareness during Juvenile Arthritis Month.

07/04/2024

From all of us here at OSMS, Orthopedic Surgery Center of the Fox Valley, and Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay, have a great and safe Independence Day and weekend! 🎆

Please note, our clinics, including our walk-in Acute Injury Clinics, are closed today, Thursday, July 4th and tomorrow, Friday, July 5th in observance of the holiday.

07/03/2024

All OSMS clinics, including our walk-in acute injury clinics, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. If you are looking for non-emergency orthopedic guidance, we have our 24/7 chat available to use at
https://osmsgb.com/orthoaccess/.

We hope you enjoy the long holiday weekend! 🎆

07/02/2024

Our OSMS team had a blast at Fly a Kite Fest this past weekend! We are proud to support Family & Childcare Resources of NEW who promotes healthy child development. It was a beautiful day for family filled fun! ☀️🪁📸

07/01/2024

We are excited to announce 📣 that OSMS Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Luke Fraundorf and Dr. Bryan Royce, are now physician owners! 🎉 OSMS is proud to be a doctor owned practice with all our physicians living and raising their families in Northeast Wisconsin.

06/25/2024

OSMS is hiring! We are looking for compassionate, patient-focused, ambitious individuals to join our growing team! We have open positions at OSMS, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay, and Orthopedic Surgery Center of Fox Valley. Visit https://osmsgb.com/about-osms/careers/ to learn more and apply! 💻🖱

06/20/2024

Many times, orthopedic injuries and conditions can be treated non-operatively. OSMS Interventional Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. Michael Harper, joins Dr. Larry Loewen, Chiropractor, and host of the Dr. Larry Radio Show, to talk about Interventional Sports Medicine, Image-Guided Injections, and Regenerative Medicine.

Listen to the interview here: https://bit.ly/3VP6wgc

06/18/2024

As an athlete, you suspect that an injury will improve from rehab. So, when Kaylie’s injury was not improving, she knew it was time to get some answers. After ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery at OSMS, Kaylie is back throwing javelin, shotput, and discus, shattering her personal records at the collegiate level at Viterbo University.

Watch Kaylie's full I'm Back story: https://osmsgb.com/ortho/kaylies-im-back-story/

Thank you Viterbo University for letting us film on campus!

06/17/2024

If you are in need of care for an urgent injury, stop in at our Acute Injury Clinics in Neenah or Green Bay anytime from 8am - 5pm! No appointment is necessary, and you are guaranteed to see an orthopedic physician the same day.

Learn more at: https://osmsgb.com/acute-injury-clinic/

06/14/2024

We are excited to announce that we are welcoming another orthopedic surgeon to our team!!

Dr. Peter Eggert is a sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions in all ages including fractures, total joint replacements, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repairs and more. Dr. Eggert will begin on August 12 and will see patients in our Neenah and Oshkosh locations.

Learn more about Dr. Eggert:

An Appleton native, Dr. Peter Eggert received his medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. After medical school, Dr. Eggert found his way back to Wisconsin to complete his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he then acquired his fellowship in spo...

06/13/2024

June 13-19 is national Certified Nursing Assistant Week, and we would like to give a huge shoutout to our amazing CNA's! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our patients, making sure they have a positive experience throughout their whole journey with us.

06/12/2024

We are excited to announce that OSMS is welcoming our first Spine Surgeon to the team!!

Dr. Jack Leschke is a Spine Surgeon, board certified in neurosurgery and neurology, who treats a wide variety of neurological conditions of the spine and takes a special interest in minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Leschke will begin on August 12 and will see patients in our Neenah and Oshkosh locations.

Learn more about Dr. Leschke:

An Oshkosh native, Dr. Jack (John) Leschke is a dual board-certified spine surgeon having completed training in both Neurosurgery and Neurology. He received his medical degree and completed his residency in Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin followed by a residency in Neurosurgery at the....

06/11/2024

If you end up needing a surgical procedure, it is important to understand what's going on in your body and to make the right treatment decision. Dr. Luke Fraundorf, OSMS Orthopedic Surgeon, discusses the difference between an arthroscopy, otherwise known as a scope, and arthroplasty, otherwise known as a joint replacement, on WFRV Local 5.

OSMS philosophy is to exhaust all other options before surgery, that's why we operate on less than 30% of our patients.

06/10/2024

We are so appreciative to all of our patients who recommend their family and friends to us. Thank you for trusting us with you and your loved one's care! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

06/06/2024

This year OSMS will be at the Downtown Appleton Farmers Market! We will be handing out free, reusable bags for you to carry all your amazing finds! 🍓🌽🍞🧁

Here is our schedule:
- Saturday, June 8
- Saturday, July 20
- Saturday, August 10
- Saturday, September 7
- Saturday, October 5

06/05/2024

Congratulations to Sandy Fragale, CEO of OSMS, on winning the Greater Green Bay Chamber's Business Person of the Year Award! This award recognizes a local business leader who has demonstrated achievement in management of a business, or who has made significant contributions to the business environment in Greater Green Bay.

By leading with her heart, Sandy transformed OSMS's culture to one that focuses on the people. By believing the people in our organization would be the cause of change and success for our company, our organization has grown from 5 doctors, 14 employees, and 5,500 patients annually to 29 doctors, 315 employees, and 81,000 patients annually - and still counting.

In addition, we would also like to congratulate the rest of the winners of the other Business Recognition Awards - Avergent, Baycom Inc, and City of Green Bay Government. Thank you for your contributions and impact on Greater Green Bay!

06/04/2024

Thank you to everyone who supported the Arthritis Foundation Wisconsin Walk to Cure Arthritis cause by donating or participating in the walk this past weekend. It was wonderful to hear from all of the honorees and we appreciate Kiana, and her family, and Jon for sharing their experiences of being Arthritis Warriors! 💚💜

Learn more about Kiana's story on NBC26: https://www.nbc26.com/allouez/five-year-old-living-with-juvenile-arthritis-raises-thousands-for-charity-walk

Learn more about Jon's story: https://osmsgb.com/imback/jons-im-back-story/

06/03/2024

As healthcare consumers, it’s important to know your options when it comes to an elective surgical procedure or infusion. According to Insight Publications recent article, Wisconsin hospital prices are the fifth highest in America. As a specialty practice, OSMS strives to combat this by providing patients with various forms of cost savings. We encourage you to do your research and then choose the right path for you.

The RAND Corp.’s update to its national Hospital Price Transparency Study ranked Wisconsin fifth among states with the highest hospital prices, according to a recent press release. The study uses

05/31/2024

OSMS is growing, and we are looking for compassionate, patient-focused, ambitious individuals to join our team! We have lots of new, open positions at OSMS, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay, and Orthopedic Surgery Center of Fox Valley, so visit https://osmsgb.com/about-osms/careers/ to learn more and apply!

05/29/2024

Today we would like to celebrate Jeane's retirement! 🎉 Jeane was one of the first employees with OSMS and has been with us for 25 1/2 years! Jeane's retirement plans include traveling with friends and spending time with her family and grandbabies.

Jeane, thank you for everything you have done for OSMS, in every department you have worked. Congratulations on retirement! 🥳

05/27/2024

We are remembering and honoring our heroes on this Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙 Our offices, including our walk-in Acute Injury Clinics, are closed today.