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Pain in your ankle due to ankle arthritis can make everyday activities challenging, especially if it reduces your mobility. We answered common ...

Here are six facts you should know if you have shoulder arthritis or think arthritis may be developing in your shoulder. 1. There are Different Forms ...

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, it is important to get your blood sugar under control before surgery. High blood sugar can increase your risk of ...

If you are thinking about having joint replacement surgery, here are 10 things you can do ahead of time to be well-prepared for surgery and make ...

Arthritis of the hip can make everyday activities challenging, like bending over to reach something on the floor, standing up from a chair, or even ...

Knees can sometimes feel sore or appear swollen after a workout or long day of walking. If you have noticed an increased level of pain and ...

Many people with arthritis or joint pain favor their “good” joints, which causes the painful joint to weaken. This weakness may interfere with ...

Joint pain can impact daily activities and even keep you up at night. But what causes that pain and how does the body respond? Understanding why you ...

Joint pain can have a big impact on your life, even affecting how well you sleep at night. You may feel like your joints hurt more at night than they ...

Picking a weight loss strategy can be challenging and each person may have a different strategy that works for them. A quick search for information on ...

Losing weight before joint replacement surgery can be challenging. Has your orthopedic surgeon advised you to lose weight prior to a joint replacement ...

Dr. John Wollaeger: I’m John Wollaeger. I’m an Orthopedic Surgeon at Sauk Prairie Healthcare. Originally from California, where I went to medical ...