Rick F Papandrea MD

10/16/2025

Recently, I had the opportunity to share insights form eight years of experience using GPS Shoulder at the ROCKS Conference. I was able to highlight several case examples that demonstrate how this innovative technology continues to make a difference for me and my patients. Thank you to Exactech, Inc. for continuing to advance leading-edge solutions like GPS.
A huge thank you to:
Exactech, Inc. , ROCKS https://ccimeetings.com/rocks-faculty/ , Drs. Greenwald and Entezari (ROCKS), Chris Roche, Oded Eschel, and Emery Patton from and Drs. Chris Kilian and Derek Damrow from Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
https://youtu.be/geglM5E82xo

Recently, I had the opportunity to share insights form eight years of experience using GPS Shoulder at the ROCKS Conference. I was able to highlight several ...

08/05/2025

I’m thrilled to invite you to ROCKS 2025 happening August 15–16, 2025 in Cleveland! Sign up at the link below! https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ccimeetings.com_rocks_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=qr_NhPbgk5XCKFXb9rEsXxoGugzLWGcVir3X2ptcHDM&m=vPVsWMjj4_s7SKTlgflAB8bp_m2rI4rR6CLUmpDcCOdiMW_9o9c4JDLOPLpQ7kzl&s=UVpy5RT4VS0HQpLaoSM95fLVlAfTk3YViMJtrOLURKM&e=

04/14/2025

Every day at work, I'm surrounded by excellece. This occurs because of everyone I work with..the employees of OAW make it so with their energy, skill and commitment.

🎉 We’re proud to share that Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel! Thank you to our amazing team for making OAW a great place to work.

08/05/2024

I was able to attend a wonderful Exactech, Inc. shoulder meeting in Montreal last week.
Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin

07/04/2024

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/26/2024

Outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty in the treatment of distal humeral fractures in the elderly: A retrospective cohort comparison between primary arthroplasty and arthroplasty secondary to failed internal fixation.

The primary objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty as the index procedure in the treatment of traumatic distal humerus fractures, with secondary total elbow arthroplasty following failed internal fixation.

05/20/2024

Youth baseball can lead to overuse injuries: What parents need to know.

Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.

05/14/2024

The examination and treatment of soft tissue contracture of the elbow.

Treatment of the stiff elbow can be a challenging task. A thorough understanding of normal elbow anatomy and the potential causes of elbow contracture are essential for the development of effective treatment strategies. This chapter provides a review of key points for the treating surgeon including....

03/27/2024

What types of shoulder surgery are available?

The shoulder is a mobile and complex joint that is prone to dislocation and injury. Several types of shoulder surgery can address and correct various shoulder symptoms.

02/15/2024

I am thrilled to share that my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Duane Anderson, has been honored with the prestigious American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Humanitarian Award! 🏆👏

His commitment to improving healthcare access for
the underserved population in Ethiopia as well as his dedication to training future orthopaedic surgeons is unwavering.

Congratulations, Duane!

01/08/2024

Check out my new blog post on how artificial intelligence enhances shoulder arthroplasty!

Like any other orthopedic implant, shoulder replacement implants are manufactured by a handful of companies. My preference is to utilize Exactech implants for a variety of reasons. Their system allows a CT scan to be uploaded to planning software.

01/02/2024

Advice From A Certified Hand Therapist: Thumb Arthritis

Do you feel aches and pains specifically at the base of your thumb? Do you find that the pain becomes worse when performing certain types of pinching, grasping, or gripping? Have you been experiencing stiffness, weakness, or a loss of motion at the base of the thumb? If any of these describe your sy...