Category: Orthopedics
10 Common Questions People Ask After Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. James Grace, orthopedic surgeon, answers 10 of the most common questions people ask after having a joint replacement. Questions include: How long do I have to wear the compression socks? I hear a clicking in my new joint; is [...]
From the Clinic to Surgery in a Matter of Hours
Curtis lives in Wetmore, MI - about three hours away from Green Bay in the U.P. But when he broke his ankle at the end of February, and found out he needed surgery, Curtis chose to make the trip to [...]
Linda’s I’m Back Story!
Linda shares her I'm Back story. "I remember seeing my great grandmother with ace bandages wrapped around her knees and my grandmother having knee surgery. My aunt on the other side of the family had both knees replaced, one of [...]
Understanding the Role of the Patient Advocate
We've all been there, the uncertain feeling in your stomach as you see a bill in the mail from a surgery you just had. You might hold your breath as you open it and scan to the total amount due [...]
Two Surgeries. Two Surgeons. One Day.
Athena and Mike Francis have both suffered from chronic joint pain that interferes with work, daily activities, exercising, and enjoying life. Mike's started with his hip. About a year ago he decided to have surgery on it, hoping he could [...]
Sandy’s Story Part 2: The Role of Therapy Before and After an ACL Surgery
You've torn your ACL. You decided to have surgery. The next step is the operating room, right? As we mentioned in our last post, an ACL reconstruction surgery doesn't need to happen immediately after the injury occurs, and it oftentimes [...]
