These days, most of us are spending the majority of our time at home. Even though we’re staying “Safer at Home” to avoid spreading COVID-19, it is still important to stay active and healthy. But the reality is staying active and eating healthy at home seems deceivingly easier than it actually is. You might be […]
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 […]
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 […]
At the Kennedy Center at Mercy, we commonly see injured young athletes for evaluation. The newly released research shows a relationship between poor sleeping habits for young people and sports injuries. It’s recommended that middle and high school age athletes get 8-10 hours of sleep nightly – which many athletes are not getting. Frequently they […]
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 […]
Basically, a concussion is a brain injury that changes how the brain normally works. A person can get a concussion from a direct hit to the head or an indirect jolt to the body. Even a minor hit can be serious. Concussions are common injuries in contact sports like football, hockey, soccer and basketball. They […]
Over the past couple of years, Jeffrey McLaughlin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, has twice attempted to scale the steep face of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. He turned back both times because of thunder, lightning and ice storms. In early August this year, Dr. McLaughlin and a guide […]
When you think of swimming, you probably picture summer days at the pool or lake. Swimming is more than just a fun summer activity, however. It can also be a natural way to strengthen your muscles and improve your health. Exercise is necessary for anyone with arthritis, a recent ACL surgery, or a hip or […]
Are you beginning a new exercise routine or getting back to the gym after a hiatus in order to keep a New Year’s resolution? Be sure to follow these safety tips for a healthy, productive and safe workout! No matter what you do for fitness, you should always be sure that you have the right […]
