Milwaukee Orthopaedic Group

11/09/2025

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09/09/2025

Synovial fluid protein levels may predict osteochondral allograft transplantation outcomes.

Elevated levels of synovial fluid proteins may be associated with poor outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation. Synovial fluid protein levels may be used as a biomarker to predict outcomes.

02/09/2025

What Can Happen to Your Feet When You Wear Sandals Every Day.

Sandals may feel great in the summer, but wearing them too often can lead to stubbed toes, blisters, or joint pain. Many sandals lack proper arch support and cushioning, increasing the risk of foot and leg issues.

01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

26/08/2025

10 types of exercise to try with arthritis of the knee.

Exercises for knee arthritis, such as leg lifts, can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and help a person stay active. Swimming and elliptical training are also suitable options.

19/08/2025

How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for.

Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet a...

16/07/2025

SLAP Tear of the Shoulder.

A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.

09/07/2025

Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Management With Single-Tunnel Repair and Meniscus Centralization.

Meniscus root tears (MRTs) are radial tears located near the anterior or posterior meniscotibial attachment, which are often underdiagnosed and associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis (OA). Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs), frequently observed in middle-aged women, lead to al...

04/07/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

02/07/2025

Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?

Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, ble...

25/06/2025

Exercises and stretches for hip pain.

Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.

03/06/2025

Alternative to hip replacement keeps aging athletes in the game.

For hardcore athletes and weekend warriors, a total hip replacement often limits participation in high-impact or intense physical activities. However, a surgical procedure called Birmingham hip resurfacing—an appealing alternative to total hip replacement for people in their 30s, 40s or 50s—i...