Surgeon Glossary

The Wisconsin Work Injury Doctor Gives You All the Information

Work injuries are always serious. They can also be confusing, complicated, and frightening. When injuries occur, your best friend is knowledge. You’ll want to find the most-qualified, capable orthopedic surgeon to treat you. If occupational therapy, physical therapy, or rehabilitation are needed, your challenge is still the same. Who is the best physician? Where can you get the most effective help? What exactly is wrong with you? What are your treatment options? This glossary will provide helpful information to answer many of your questions.

If You Need More, We Provide It

If you want to know more, don’t hesitate to contact the Wisconsin Work Injury Doctor, Dr. Ted Gertel. He and his staff of work injury professionals give you all the facts you need to make the best-informed decision. We perform X-rays, MRI scans and more to identify exact problems. Under Wisconsin law, you have many options once the problem is identified. Let us help you choose the best medical solution for you. Many of Wisconsin’s finest professional athletes come to Dr. Gertel for treatment and rehabilitation. If you want the finest levels of care, come where the pro athletes go.

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AC Joint Sprain
Also called "AC joint separation," this is an injury to the ligament which holds the acromioclavicular joint together. I...
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Achilles Tendon Injury (Heel Cord)
Achilles tendon injury is usually caused by overload/overuse which can cause Achilles tendinitis, tearing and/or tendino...
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ACL Tear
This is one of the most common knee injuries, involving a sprain or tear to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). The AC...
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Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy or arthroscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgical procedure using a small camera, a...
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Biceps Tendon Tear
There are 2 types of biceps tendon tears: Biceps tendon tear at the elbow (distal biceps tendon tear) and ...
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Broken Bone
See "fractured bone."
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Bursitis
Both bursitis and tendinitis involve inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding bones and muscles. It happens frequentl...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs as a result of the median nerve being compressed in the carpal tunnel of the wrist.&n...
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Cartilage Tear
There are different types of cartilage tears: See Meniscus Tear for a common type of cartilage tear of the knee. ...
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Dislocation
Wisconsin's Dislocation Doctor A dislocation occurs when a bone is forced out of its normal position. Dislocation ...
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Employee
A person becomes an employee when working for a company on a regular schedule. He is paid for the work. He functions as ...
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Employer
An organization which manages an employee under a contract, either implied or expressed. The employee is paid with wages...
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Epicondylitis
Epicondylitis is inflammation at one or both epicondyles of the elbow. The forearm muscles attach to the medial and...
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Fractured Bone
A fractured bone occurs due to a traumatic injury.  There are two main categories of bone fractures: closed and ope...
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Golfer’s Elbow
This injury (also called medial epicondylitis) affects a tendon at the medial aspect of the elbow that connect...
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Labral Tear
The labrum of the shoulder is the cup-shaped cartilage tissue overlying and attached to the rim of the glenoid...
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Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis is better known as tennis elbow. This is a painful condition at the lateral elbow due to...
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Medial Epicondylitis
Medial epicondylitis is more commonly referred to as golfer's elbow. This is a painful condition at the medial elbow due...
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Meniscus Tear
Each knee has two menisci (one medial meniscus and one lateral meniscus). They are C-shaped pieces of cartilage which cu...
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MRI
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. A MRI scan is an important diagnostic imaging tool frequently obtained after ...
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Orthopaedic Surgeon
Your Best Interest Is Put First Orthopaedic Surgeon (also referred to as "Orthopedic Surgeon") is a surgeon who conce...
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Overload (Lifting Injuries)
Overload injuries are a common type of work injury.  Any one of your bones or joints, muscles or tendons, liga...
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Overuse (Repetitive Stress Injuries)
Overuse injuries commonly happen on the job and with sports. These types of injuries are often calle...
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Patella (Kneecap) Fracture
The Patella is your kneecap. It can be easily broken from a traumatic full or direct hit to the front of your knee. ...
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Patellar (Kneecap) Tendon
The patellar tendon connects from the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia).  It works with the...
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP Injections in Milwaukee Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated blood platelet solution with at least four t...
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PRP
See Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Repetitive Motion Injuries
Also see: Overuse (Repetitive Stress Injuries) Repetitive motion injuries can cause disabling symptoms that in som...
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Rotator Cuff Tear
The upper arm bone (humerus) is held to the shoulder socket (glenoid) by the rotator cuff, four...
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Rupture
In rare occasions a tendon will rupture or snap. This can occur when a lot of stress is applied to a tendon causing it t...
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Separation
Separation is commonly referred to as a "separated shoulder." This can also be called an "acromioclavicular (AC) separ...
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Shoulder Sprain
Milwaukee Shoulder Doctor Treats Sprains A shoulder sprain is when you stretch or tear ligaments which support the shou...
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SLAP Tear
Also see "Labral Tear." A SLAP tear (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) is an injury to the ring of cartilage (labr...
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Sports Injuries
These types of injuries occur during or after playing sports. Sports injuries are common among athletes of all ages. Usu...
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine (also called "sport and exercise medicine") concentrates on providing treatment and/or prevention of inj...
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Sprain (Ligament)
A sprain refers to tearing or stretching of a ligament. Ligaments are the tough bands of fibrous tissue which conne...
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Strain (Muscle)
A strain is an injury to a muscle after the muscle becomes overstretched. It is commonly called a pulled muscl...
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Tear
Trauma or overuse often causes tendons or muscles to become inflamed or damaged. The inflammation is described as tendon...
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Tendinitis
Tendinitis also called tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. A tendon is a a strong, cord-like structure that connects...
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Tendinosis
Tendinosis can be referred to by a variety of other terms, including: Chronic tendinitis Chronic tendon injury Chro...
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Tendon Tear
This is also referred to as a strain or rupture. A tendon is a strong fibrous cord of connective tissue. Your tendons at...
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Tennis Elbow
Milwaukee Elbow Doctor Will Provide Accurate Diagnosis This common injury (see also lateral epicondylitis) affects a ...
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Torn Meniscus
(See Meniscus Tear of the Knee).
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Triceps Tendon Tear
This is a serious, painful injury. The triceps tendon connects the triceps muscle of the upper arm to the back of the el...
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Worker’s Compensation
It's YOUR Right to Visit the Doctor of Your Choice This is insurance to replace wages and provide medical benefits to i...
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Wisconsin Work Injury Doctor Specializes In The Following
Shoulder painShoulder
Elbow painElbow
Carpal tunnel painCarpal Tunnel
Knee painKnee
Ankle painAnkle