Orthopedics

When you have a bone, joint or muscle injury, you’ll find care nearby at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. Our orthopedic experts treat all diseases of the musculoskeletal system with customized care focused on your healing and good health. We get you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible.

Leading orthopedic care in Wisconsin: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

Count on our multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners for expert collaborative care. We focus on the latest advancements in orthopedics, delivering sophisticated treatments that restore optimal function. Program highlights include:

Nonoperative orthopedic services

Many musculoskeletal injuries and conditions heal with without surgery. We offer a full range of nonoperative orthopedics treatment to relieve pain, strengthen joints and improve mobility. Count on our highly skilled orthopedic experts to provide the right care at the right time, including:

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Our musculoskeletal ultrasound specialist provides real-time imaging, allowing same-day diagnosis and prompt treatment. With ultrasound, there’s no need to wait for MRI or other imaging to begin treatment.

Ultrasound may reveal you need specialized care such as orthopedic rehabilitation or orthotics.

Regenerative medicine

We harness your body’s ability to heal itself with breakthrough treatments such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections. Our regenerative medicine experts use these and other biologic agents to treat conditions such as arthritis, muscle strains and tendon injuries.

We also offer cartilage restoration, using the most advanced techniques to repair and restore damaged tissue.

Orthopedic surgery

Our fellowship-trained surgeons have additional training to meet your individual needs. We offer:

Minimally invasive surgery

Our surgeons are at the forefront of minimally invasive techniques. We were the first hospital in the region to repair hip cartilage using arthroscopic surgery.

Arthroscopy is a type of surgery doctors use to see, diagnose and treat joint issues. Surgeons place an arthroscope, a thin instrument with a small attached camera, through a tiny incision. The arthroscope transmits images to a monitor so the doctor can see the joint. Once doctors identify the problem, they make additional incisions about the size of buttonholes.

Surgeons then insert miniature surgical instruments through these incisions to repair damage in the joint. We use arthroscopy to repair:

Learn more about how we use arthroscopy for:

Total joint replacement

Our surgeons use sophisticated technologies and advances in artificial joints to replace damaged tissue and bone. We offer total joint replacement, also known as arthroplasty, of the:

Our one-hour Joint Camp program for people having joint replacement helps you prepare for surgery and recovery. Learn more about:

Keeping workers healthy

When workplace injuries happen, rapid treatment matters. We see and diagnose employees quickly so treatment can begin right away. We offer:

Our specialists work with employees and employers to help injured workers return to their jobs. We simplify the process to get people back to work sooner.

Keeping athletes in the game

Whether you’re a weekend athlete or completely dedicated to your sport, our orthopedic sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive, sport-specific care. You’ll work with our team in a state-of-the-art sports medicine facility. We help you prevent and manage injuries so you can focus on the game.