Is hip pain affecting your daily life? Is it hard to walk the dog, go to the grocery store or complete other everyday tasks? If so, you may find yourself one of 300,000 Americans who will need a hip replacement surgery this year. When considering a hip replacement surgery, you’ll want to discuss with your […]
Whether it’s caused by an injury, arthritis or different medical condition, minor knee pain may be treated by simple self-care measures and precautions taken at home. The exact symptoms of knee pain are different for everyone, but they often present as a constant ache, sharp pain when in use, dull discomfort or even swelling. RICE […]
Dr. Jeffrey McLaughlin has been practicing orthopedics in the Fox Valley for nearly three decades. During this time, he has developed a reputation as one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin. Patients have trusted the outstanding care provided by Dr. McLaughlin and his team, many of whom have been at the Kennedy Center since […]
As orthopedic specialists, we think really knowing your doctor is an important step in feeling comfortable with your healthcare team. At the Kennedy Center, our expert surgical team is passionate about their work, and it shows. To give you an inside look, we asked one of our orthopedic surgeons, Dr. David Bingham, a few questions […]
A meniscus tear can happen to anyone. In fact, a meniscus tear is one of the most common and easily treated orthopedic injuries. Our expert surgical team at the Kennedy Center is skilled in this repair. Read on to learn more about meniscus tears and repairs. What exactly is the meniscus? The meniscus is cartilage […]
After a rotator cuff tear, some injuries can be treated with rest, ice, heat, steroid injections, low-resistance exercise and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. However, surgery is the most common form of treatment. When those nonsurgical treatment options are exhausted, or if your doctor deems an injury serious enough, surgery will be recommended. Many factors […]
Thanks to improved surgical methods and modern pain-management techniques, Kennedy Center orthopedic surgeons are now offering a same day joint replacement option for total hip and knee replacement patients. What exactly does “same day” mean? Similar to an outpatient procedure, patients who have a same day hip or knee replacement are released from the hospital […]
The snow has melted, the courses are springing back to life, and temperatures are slowly warming up. It’s time to dust off your clubs for the first swing because it’s golf season again! But, if you’ve undergone hip replacement surgery during the winter, you may have questions about how to get back in the […]
Spring means planting, weeding, mulching and, you guessed it, spring cleaning! But, do you know what else it means? It also means that as you watch the fruits of your labor blossom, you might experience joint pain from all your hard work. If you follow these tips, you can help avoid joint pain from all […]
When Can You Safely Resume Sexual Intimacy after a Hip Replacement? After a hip replacement, one of the more common questions that we get at the Kennedy Center is when you can safely resume sexual intimacy. Renewing intimacy after a hip replacement with your partner can seem daunting. You might be concerned about pain or […]
