Category: ACL
Live Interview: Partial Knee Replacements and the Make-Up of a Knee
OSMS orthopedic surgeon and physician owner Dr. Walker Flannery joined Dr. Larry Loewen, chiropractor and host of the Dr. Larry Radio Show, recently to talk about the make-up of your knee and partial knee replacements. There are three compartments to [...]
Sammie’s I’m Back Story
Sammie developed her love for basketball in second grade through the YMCA and her parents. Both of Sammie’s parents played college basketball and inspired her to play through her collegiate career. Sammie first injured her knee during practice. She hit [...]
Savanna’s I’m Back Story
Savanna has been an athlete her entire life. From running around with her kids on the playground to smashing tennis balls to chasing down soccer balls, Savanna loves to move. So, when she injured her knee, it was particularly hard [...]
I have a torn ACL. Now what?
By Dr. Joel Hein, OSMS physician owner and board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joel Hein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and OSMS physician owner. He is seeing patients at our Green Bay, Fox Valley and Marinette clinics. Request an appointment with [...]
3 Common Methods for ACL Reconstruction
When you hear about a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), you typically think it’s an injury that only professional athletes get. But any active adult can suffer from a torn ACL. These injuries commonly occur during sudden stops, jumping or [...]
Total Knee Replacement and the ACL
Is the ACL necessary for a successful total knee arthroplasty (replacement)? Recently, due to advertising, there has been considerable discussion about keeping the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in total knee arthroplasty (replacement). The item being advertised is a tibial (lower [...]