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Health News

Find all clinic news, health and wellness resources, upcoming events, fitness tips, blog posts, and featured patient stories right here in the St. Cloud Orthopedics Health News Blog. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. To have featured news sent right to your inbox, be sure to sign up for our OrthoReview eNewsletter. Patient and community education is important to our staff—we value the opportunity to stay connected in these ways!

 

Living the mission and here to stay.

At St. Cloud Orthopedics, our mission is to provide our patients with complete musculoskeletal health care and to continually improve the quality, cost, and access of care for our patients and their families. We started this mission in 1955, and there is no end in sight. We have assembled a large group of physicians who have brought […]

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You love sunshine, & your bones love Vitamin D

Sun is a hot commodity here in Central Minnesota (pun intended, especially after the longest winter ever!), but did you know that your bones need it too? Healthy bones need Vitamin D to stay strong. Assuming you’re doing the right thing and wearing SPF 30 or higher all year, you can help your beautiful skeleton […]

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Message of the Month—Moving Day Tips

Springtime is a popular time to find a new abode, or even switch jobs, which leads to the inevitable carrying of heavy boxes full of all your stuff. Orthopedically speaking, here are 3 quick tips for moving day comfort: Lift with your legs, and not your back. (You’ve heard it before, but it’s so true!) […]

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David’s 17th Year of the Jingle Bell 5K

David Hartz, a Math Professor at the College of St. Benedict, has been a runner for many years. And since he is a numbers expert, it’s no surprise that he has kept close count of the hundreds of races he has participated in—well over 400 in all. This year’s Jingle Bell 5K hosted at St. Cloud […]

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Now Open in South St. Cloud

We are officially open at our new 2nd location in South St. Cloud—now there are two convenient options for the Central MN community when it comes to receiving the most advanced orthopedic care possible. This additional clinic gives you access to our same dedicated specialists and orthopedic services. So whether you’re closer to Sartell or South […]

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Expanded OrthoDirect Hours

OrthoDirect is now open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM during the week and 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Saturdays! When you’ve got an orthopedic emergency on your hands—or wherever on the body it is—OrthoDirect is here to heal your bones, joints, and muscular injuries. And now, we’ve expanded clinic hours for orthopedic emergencies to further meet your needs. […]

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2018 Jingle Bell Run Info

Join in the 21st Annual Jingle Bell Run hosted right here at St. Cloud Orthopedics on Saturday, November 17th, 2018! 5K walk/run Shirt guaranteed and early-bird discount with registration by November 5th Certified chip course with real-time race results Festive way to start off the holiday season of giving Helps raise funds for local Toys […]

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Tom’s Patient Story: Knee Replacement

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 […]

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Knee Surgery at 80: Susan’s Experience

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!

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One-on-One with Dr. Mitchell Kuhl

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 […]

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