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15 years after a total knee replacement surgery, Tom Stachowski completed a cross-country biking adventure with a friend. In 2003 he was treated at St. Cloud Orthopedics by Dr. Mulawka, and he was inspired to share this story with us. Take a look at his highlight photos and read his best memories of this unforgettable […]

Susan has a great-natured attitude about her knee care, and for good reason. After surgery and therapy with Dr. Schaap, she’s “back in perfect motion” at age 80. Give her story a listen. Thanks to Susan for sharing thoughts on her experience with us!

Dr. Mitchell Kuhl is not only the President of St. Cloud Orthopedics, he’s also an experienced trauma surgeon who specializes in fixing broken bones. Listen to this brief one-on-one video with him to learn about what makes our clinic unique, including OrthoDirect and the immediate access we can give to patients for sub-specialty care. You’ll […]

Though Dr. Kim Schaap specializes in Sports Medicine and Knee Replacement Surgery, she is openly passionate about preventative care, spending quality time with each of her patients talking about small changes they can make that ultimately help them get and stay strong. Learn about her style of orthopedic care in this brief video, where she […]

It’s easy for all of us—kids and adults alike—to be sucked into the trap of digital devices. For your orthopedic and overall health, say no to the screen and fill your leisure hours with these family-friendly physical activities and brain-healthy games. (Did you know that too much time spent playing games, watching YouTube, or watching […]

Dr. Kaus, who has a special interest in muscle-sparing hip and knee surgery, took some time to talk about how he finds the right treatment for each patient. From his start with St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1989, he has enjoyed watching the practice grow in its expertise, and appreciates being able to confer with other […]

Dr. Steven M. Mulawka has been with St. Cloud Orthopedics since 1985. His orthopedic practice deals with sports medicine and specializes in all knee and shoulder problems. And though he is an expert—having completed over 5,000 total knee replacement surgeries—his biggest passion is the time he spends caring for each individual patient. Watch this brief video to […]

We all know that exercise is important to our overall health, but it can get a little more difficult to do certain types of exercise as our bodies age. Still, there are many ways that seniors can get active and stay healthy. From increased mobility and overall body comfort, physical activity (no matter your age) […]

Vicki’s knee pain started back in 2000 with an injury. After talking to Dr. Green at our clinic about her care options, she decided to have knee replacement surgery. Now her range of motion has improved and she’s back on her feet stronger than ever before. Watch Vicki’s video to see her tell her story in […]

As a multi-talented high school athlete, Lexi has seen her fair share of injury. After she tore her ATFL in gymnastics in early 2017, she started seeing Dr. Holton and together they determined surgery was her best route of treatment. Following that, she visited a few of our physical therapists who helped her get back […]