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Hip Pain Location and Why Where It Hurts Matters
Identifying Pain Areas with Diagrams, Plus Common Causes, Diagnoses, and Treatments Location, location, location. That saying works for real estate, and often when it comes to hip pain, too. Your doctor will ask where your hip pain is located and [...]
What is a Patient Advocate?
Learn About the Role of a Patient Advocate, Plus Benefits, Cost, and Insurance Coverage We have all been there. There’s an uncertain feeling in your stomach as you open the bill from a recent surgery. You hold your breath and [...]
What are Non-Operative Specialty Services? Your Complete Guide
While in certain cases surgery may be the solution to a musculoskeletal condition or injury, many patients can be treated non-operatively, achieving excellent outcomes without surgical intervention. In fact, less than 30% of our patients at OSMS have surgery. That [...]
The Truth About Medicare Advantage: A Conversation from The OrthoForum
https://youtu.be/Zgwk-kWUL3Y Let’s face it. Medicare plans can be confusing. So, what’s the difference between a government Medicare plan and a Medicare Advantage plan? This video from The OrthoForum, a national physician specialty organization, answers this question. OSMS is in-network for [...]
How to Prevent and Treat Wrestling Injuries and Skin Conditions
By: Brandon J. Stradel, MD - Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brandon Stradel Wrestling for UW - Eau Claire Wrestling is a sport defined by grit and resilience. Each competition can bring a unique set of physical challenges from a range of orthopedic [...]
Prioritizing Safety and Being Prepared for Unexpected Injuries While Hunting
If you ask a Wisconsinite what their favorite season is, many will say fall - for Wisconsin deer hunting season. Fewer things are more popular in Wisconsin than deer hunting. Throughout the season, Wisconsin outdoorsmen and women venture out into [...]
