Osteoporosis
| June 3rd, 2011
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” If you look at bone under a microscope, parts of it look like a honeycomb. In osteoporosis, the holes and spaces of the “honeycomb” are much larger than in healthy bone, and the bone has lost density, or mass. As bones become less dense, they also become weaker and are more [...]
Ask Our Team: How Do I Prevent A Rotator Cuff Tear In My Shoulder?
| December 17th, 2010
Q: How Do I Prevent A Rotator Cuff Tear In My Shoulder?
A: Due to the mechanics of the shoulder the most common underlying cause of a rotator cuff tear is “Impingement Syndrome” caused by poor posture. Even if your shoulder is already hurting, or you already have a tear, it will benefit you to straighten [...]
Can I play today or not?
| August 24th, 2010
That’s usually the number one question a young athlete asks after being brought to our Sports Concussion Clinic. And while that may be the most important thing on their mind, we’re contemplating a few other things. Like how exactly did this injury happen, what is the patient’s concussion history and what’s the plan for them to return to their activity safely?
Just what is PM&R and how can Orthopedics Plus help you?
| August 19th, 2010
As a PM&R physician at ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus, I specialize in problems involving bones, muscles, joints and nerves, with a special focus on restoring function lost due to those types of injury or illness.