One woman’s story of how she got back in the saddle again Meet Karen, a retired nurse who rescues horses. Karen is a patient of Dr. McLaughlin at the Kennedy Center with an inspiring story to share. Throughout her life, Karen has been extremely active and enjoys physical activity and exercise, especially training her horses. […]
Planning for hip replacement surgery may feel daunting at first, but with the right plan in place, you can make the transition into a more active life as easy as possible. When preparing for hip surgery, consider both pre- and post-op. It’s important to know what you can do now to help recover as quickly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Although healing from joint surgery can seem challenging, following your recovery plan is vital for a successful outcome. Your doctor will give you important instructions about exercises, physical therapy, and rest so that you can safely begin using your joint again. Once you return home, you are in charge of realizing the full benefits of […]
