by Stevens Point Orthopedics | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Orthopedic Services
Knee surgeries run the gamut from a simple cleanup of frayed cartilage to ligament repairs to a total knee replacement, with rehab times ranging from a couple of weeks to months. You might not think all these different types of knee surgeries have much in common, but...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Orthopedic Services
We talk a lot about the things that we’re doing at SPO, but now we’re going to talk about something we’re not doing: We’re not having you wear a pelvic shield when you get an x-ray. There’s a good reason for this change, and like virtually everything we do, it’s...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Orthopedic Services, Surgery
Total hip replacement is major surgery, and anyone considering hip replacement wants to reduce their risk of complications, lessen recovery time, minimize pain, maximize their chances of positive outcomes, and generally get back to a normal life as quickly as they...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog, Employee Spotlight, Physical Therapy
My name is Renee Vande Laarschot MS, PT and I’m the Joint Journey Physical Therapist at Stevens Point Orthopedics. I work closely with Shawn Dombrowski, the Joint Coordinator, to provide care for individuals who are having a joint replacement surgery. Prior to joining...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, Surgery
By: Kyle Dorshorst, ASC Clinical Manager You’re slated for surgery at the Ambulatory Surgical Center – congratulations! You’ll find the ASC to be a first-class facility, and you’ll be well taken care of each step of the way. If you’ve had surgeries at other...
