Even with new surgical techniques and improved hip implants, hip replacement recovery can feel like a long process. A successful rehabilitation requires patience, gentle exercises and ‘listening to your doctor’s orders.’ But after a few months of taking it easy and rehabbing your hip, you’ll be back to your normal activities, without the pain you […]
We all may experience joint pain at some time in our lives. Whether from aging, an injury or long-term repetitive use of a joint, pain can develop in our shoulders, hips, knees, wrists and more. But, living with joint pain should never be considered a normal part of life. So, how do you know when […]
Knee surgery can mean major benefits for your active life, but the whole process can seem daunting. Between consultations, evaluations, appointments and recovery time, knee surgery can seem like an overwhelming process. Although recovery is different for everyone, there are a few things that can be done beforehand so you’re better prepared. Here are our […]
Today, the average hip replacement age is younger than ever. Thanks to baby boomers looking for a continued active lifestyle and the advancement of artificial joints, the average age of hip replacement patients is just under 65 years old and continues to decline. (At the Kennedy Center, we’ve seen patients as young as 40 getting […]
By Kate Putzer, RN Even before I was hired as a nursing team member on the Kennedy Center staff, I always loved to volunteer. I first started out as a hospital volunteer at St. Michael’s in Stevens Point. Then, I continued volunteering in college at UW Oshkosh and joined the Oshkosh Jaycees after graduating nursing […]
Last winter, Kathy Keene, WHBY’s host of the “Good Neighbor Show,” fell on black ice and broke her shoulder. Her co-workers rushed her to Urgent Care where she was told that she needed to see an orthopedic surgeon immediately. After several calls to Appleton-area clinics, Kathy was referred to Dr. Tsai at the Kennedy Center […]
Ask anyone who has had a hip replacement about recovery, and they are sure to say, “Stick with the recovery exercises!” Although they may be difficult at first, hip replacement recovery exercises are crucial to healing your joint. Exercising after hip replacements will help restore your strength and mobility, ensuring you are able to make […]
When planning any type of orthopedic surgery, from joint replacement to ACL repair, one of the very first decisions is to select the right orthopedic surgeon for you. In addition to the recommendation of your primary doctor, it can be helpful to do research yourself. After all, knowledge is power. Once you’ve talked with your […]
The first thing you notice is a tingling in your fingers. Then the tingling turns into numbness, weakness and pain in your hands and wrists. You drop things. You may find that it’s painful to type, do carpentry, knit or even play a musical instrument. The symptoms often start while your sleeping and then progress […]
Do you have pain in your hip and pain that radiates to the outside of your thigh? What is it and how do you manage the pain? These are commonly asked questions for the physicians at the Kennedy Center at Mercy in Oshkosh. Often patients are afraid to go to an orthopedic doctor because they think […]
