Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Call 920.533.9762Orthopedic Care at Watertown Regional Medical Center
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That’s why we’re here.
Bone, muscle, and joint pain can happen to anyone, whether you are a professional athlete, an active senior, or somewhere in between. Watertown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedic specialists support individuals in and around Watertown and the surrounding communities with muscle, bone, and joint injuries that cause pain, physical limitation, and reduced quality of life.
Orthopedic Care in Watertown, WI
Orthopedic Services at Watertown Regional Medical Center
Our orthopedic specialists offer a full range of the most advanced medical and surgical orthopedic care techniques. Our services include:
- ACL repair and reconstruction
- Arthritis treatment
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal tunnel treatment
- Comprehensive sports medicine services
- Hand surgery
- Hip and knee replacement and revision
- Ligament and joint reconstruction
- Minimally invasive rotator cuff repair and complex superior capsular reconstruction
- Muscle and joint sprains or strains
- Osteoarthritis treatment
- Sports medicine and rehabilitation
- Total Shoulder Joint Replacement (Anatomic and Reverse)
- Trauma and fracture repair
- Ultrasound guided anatomic joint and tendon injections
- Upper extremity (hand, arm, and shoulder) surgery
Many of these care treatments include minimally invasive techniques, which reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and leave minimal scarring. Our orthopedic physicians will work with you on a diagnosis and treatment plan to help you return to the activities you love.
Your Orthopedics Care Team
Watertown Regional Medical Center takes a collaborative approach to orthopedic treatment to provide you with the highest quality care. Our orthopedic specialists partner with clinicians like those listed below to help you achieve your best outcome:
- Advanced practice providers (APPs)
- Athletic trainers
- Nurse navigators
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Physicians
- Radiologists and radiology technologists
- Specialized nurses
Our Approach
Just as every patient is different, so is every treatment plan. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to orthopedic care. Our orthopedic team personalizes your care by taking into account:
- The cause of your pain
- The severity of your pain
- When your pain began
- Your activity level
- Your lifestyle
Take A Joint Health Assessment
If you feel like joint pain is getting in the way of everyday activities like gardening, biking, or playing with kids or grandkids, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment.
TAKE A JOINT HEALTH ASSESSMENT
When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
Joint pain is common, so how do you know when it warrants a visit with an orthopedic specialist? If you have lasting pain that is keeping you from your normal activities or daily life, consider making an appointment.
Common reasons to see an orthopedic specialist include:
- Arthritis in your elbow, hip, or knee
- Limited range of motion
- Muscle or joint pain that started after an accident or injury
- Pain that lasts for months or years
- Soft tissue injuries that are not healing on their own
- Tingling or numbness in your hands
- Trouble climbing stairs
- Trouble walking or standing without discomfort or pain
- Worsening hip or knee pain
Watertown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedic specialists can evaluate and diagnose your concerns, offer treatment, and provide orthopedic surgery if needed.
Making a Diagnosis
The orthopedic physicians at Watertown Regional Medical Center are specialists in diagnosing and treating joint pain. As part of your evaluation and diagnosis, we will consider:
- A physical exam
- The strength of your muscles
- Your medical history
- Your range of motion
- Your opinions and pain level
As a result of the exam, your doctor may ask you to have an X-ray or an MRI. These tests will help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis. (If you already have X-rays, please bring them with you to your appointment.)
Orthopedic Treatment & Surgery: What to Expect
Watertown Regional Medical Center offers many effective orthopedic treatment options, and we begin treatment with the least invasive methods. In more severe cases of joint pain, surgery may be recommended.
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. Watertown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedic surgeons use highly specialized instruments inserted through incisions about half an inch in size to reconstruct joints.
Other patients may require full joint replacement surgery. In each case, our orthopedic surgeons perform surgical procedures to lessen pain, reduce recovery time, and allow you to regain the full use of the joint as soon as possible.
At Watertown Regional Medical Center, we're dedicated to providing advanced care using the latest technology. This includes computer-assisted navigation for hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery using the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution.
A rehabilitation program with our physical and occupational therapists will help you get back to functioning at your fullest potential following surgery.
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