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...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog, Community, Physical Therapy
What Is The Ryder Cup Ryan Klapper PT, DPT, a physical therapist at Stevens Point Orthopedics (SPO), was a member of the medical team covering the 2021 Ryder Cup Golf Tournament at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, WI the last weekend of September. The Ryder Cup...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Orthopedic Services, Physical Therapy
By: Dave Hahn PT, SCS When looking to optimize your physical well-being, would you ever think that a custom orthotic could be a difference-maker? For some people, it could be just that! Allow me to explain . . . What Is A Custom Orthotic? A custom orthotic...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, Surgery
Good for you, you’re getting that joint replaced! There’s no question that this decision will improve your quality of life. However, there are some important things to keep in mind with the process as well. The following tips are brought to you by SPO physical...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Surgery
By: Kit Kiefer There’s a lot of buzz regarding robotic joint replacements … but is it warranted? Are robotic joint replacements really better than their non-robot-aided counterparts? First, a disclaimer: Stevens Point Orthopedics doesn’t use robots in its surgeries....
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
By: Coach Kali Clark The 2020 sports season was definitely unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Whether your season was cut short, postponed, or cancelled altogether, athletes have been itching to get back in the game. But after all that time off, and even during...
