Connecting Patients to Specialized Care
| May 8th, 2013
We’ve all done it – made a sudden, reactive movement to catch something that’s falling or about to fall, whether it’s a glass or a child. In Bobbi Chroninger’s case, that sudden movement left her with extreme shoulder pain. She walked over to see me – another benefit of being in a small town. I [...]
ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus Physician Enjoys Helping Patients Get Back to Favorite Activities
| May 4th, 2013
Clay Canaday, DO, Joins Shawano Practice Orthopedic physician Clay Canaday, DO, is relishing living and working in Shawano after spending the past 15 years working in Chicago. Dr. Canaday, who recently started with ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano, enjoys a variety of outdoor activities from kayaking and camping during summer and snowmobiling in the [...]
Learn About Knee Replacement Surgery
| March 18th, 2013
Q: I have a lot of knee pain and my doctor is now recommending I get it replaced, but I’m worried about the recovery. A: Knee replacements are one of the most common orthopedic surgeries and will only increase as the population ages. As we get older, arthritis or perhaps an injury severely weaken the [...]
Physician Assistant Earns National Certification
| March 5th, 2013
Crystal Sturgis Receives Orthopaedic Surgery Achievement Crystal Sturgis, a certified physician’s assistant at ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus, recently received the Certificate of Added Qualifications in orthopaedic surgery from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Nationwide, only 181 physician assistants met the CAQ requirements in 2012. To receive the certification, physician assistants must meet [...]
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle
| December 7th, 2012
Q: My daughter sprained her ankle playing basketball. What can we do to help her recover quickly? Sprained ankles are a common injury – and it doesn’t only happen to athletes. Anyone can sprain her ankle by simply stepping down on an uneven surface or stepping down at an angle. An ankle sprain happens when [...]
Orthopedic Physician Glad to Be Back Serving in the Area
| October 25th, 2012
John Lindstrom, MD., got his first experience in the operating room as a scrub nurse. “I had a chance to see what surgery was all about,” he said, noting he saw many surgical specialties. “That’s probably where I first fell in love with orthopedics.” Dr. Lindstrom has been a board-certified orthopedic physician/surgeon for 34 [...]
New London-Area Residents Do Not Have to Travel Far for Orthopedic Care
| September 21st, 2012
ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus in New London has all the services a patient needs for quality, local care. The practice recently welcomed John Lindstrom, MD, an orthopedic physician/surgeon. He shares the practice with Terry Dietrich, MD, orthopedic surgeon, and Rick Canlas, MD, musculoskeletal and sports medicine physician. Also in the office, located in New London Family [...]
Ongoing Shoulder Pain – Do I Need Arthroscopy?
| September 13th, 2012
Q: I overdid it this summer on the tennis court and hurt my shoulder. My doctor said I should get it “scoped.” What happens during a scope? I have a small child and I worry it may prevent me from carrying her. A: “Scope” is shorthand for arthroscopy, a procedure that allows surgeons to inspect, [...]
Where do I go with the arthritis in my knee once I’ve tried the non-surgical measures?
| May 14th, 2011
There are numerous options available for surgery on a knee with arthritis depending on the extent of the arthritis, the age of the patient, and the patient’s activity level. It is important to have a discussion with an orthopedic surgeon to find out what options you may have in your personal situation. Anthroscopy This [...]
Ski In, Ski Out
| February 4th, 2011
Sure it’s cold in Wisconsin, and the football commentators make it sound like we only leave home in the winter for Packers games, but in reality most of us enjoy the excitement of winter sports. I am an avid skier and took great joy in teaching my 4-year-old to ski last week at Granite [...]