Knees Posts

Repair or remove? Dealing with meniscus tears

Bone & Joint Jan 12, 2017

Athletes and weekend warriors alike know the knee is a common candidate for injury. The meniscus, a piece of cartilage, ...Read More

Joint replacement questions and concerns: One couple shares their experience

Bone & Joint Nov 7, 2016

Howard and Sharry Hebert of Eau Claire know what it’s like to have severe pain in their joints. Howard’s knees ...Read More

RICE or MICE? Treating strains and sprains

Bone & Joint May 16, 2016

RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. MICE: motion, ice, compression, elevation. How can two acronyms to treat a sprain or strain ...Read More

Knee popping: No knee pain, no medical worry

Bone & Joint Apr 14, 2016

Climb the stairs – snap. Sit to stand – crackle. First moves at the gym – pop. Knee popping is ...Read More

Try water exercises for joint pain

Bone & Joint Feb 4, 2016

If you can’t do land-based exercises very well or without pain, water exercises are a nice way for you to ...Read More

Getting back in the game after joint replacement

Bone & Joint Oct 27, 2015

Joint replacement patients often are able to return to work in a matter of weeks and resume most of their normal activities within a few months of surgery. Here’s what you can expect after surgery. ...Read More

Treating “housemaid’s knee” or “miner’s elbow”

Bone & Joint Jun 1, 2015

You don’t have to be a housemaid or miner to still be susceptible to bursitis, a medical condition known by ...Read More

Is it time for a new joint?

Bone & Joint Mar 27, 2015

When to consider knee or hip replacement The answer depends on you, according to Marshfield Clinic joint replacement surgeons. “Patients are ...Read More

Why is my leg so sore? Avoiding overuse injuries

Bone & Joint Mar 19, 2015

You caught the fever with March Madness gearing up and you’ve been playing pick-up games for a couple of weeks. ...Read More