What conditions does Dr. Jake Bauwens treat?

Dr. Bauwens treats sports medicine and orthopaedic conditions involving the knee and shoulder, including ACL injuries, rotator cuff injuries, and related conditions. [VERIFY: full answer truncated on live page — confirm complete text before publishing.]

Does Dr. Bauwens perform arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery?

Yes. His practice includes arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery for selected injuries when surgery is clinically appropriate.

When should I see a sports medicine surgeon for knee pain?

You should consider evaluation if knee pain follows a sports injury, causes swelling, instability, locking, catching, difficulty walking, or prevents return to activity.

When should I see a sports medicine surgeon for shoulder pain?

Evaluation may be appropriate when shoulder pain causes weakness, night pain, limited motion, instability, repeated dislocation, or difficulty with lifting. [VERIFY: full answer truncated on live page — confirm complete text before publishing.]

Does every ACL or rotator cuff injury require surgery?

No. Treatment depends on the injury pattern, severity, symptoms, activity goals, age, health, and imaging findings. Some injuries may be managed nonsurgically. [VERIFY: full answer truncated on live page — confirm complete text before publishing.]

Where does Dr. Bauwens see patients?

Dr. Bauwens is listed with Wisconsin Bone & Joint locations in Wauwatosa, Glendale, and Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

Arthroscopic Treatment | Jake D. Bauwens, M.D., Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, Glendale, Cedarburg, Wauwatosa, WI

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery is a surgical procedure for the treatment of a shoulder injury or shoulder condition. The procedure involves repairing a diseased, damaged, or degenerated shoulder joint in order to eliminate pain and restore normal shoulder function.

The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements including forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction. This flexibility of the shoulder joint also makes it vulnerable to instability and injury. Shoulder surgery helps to overcome this vulnerability and provides a long-term or permanent solution.

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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that allows an orthopaedic surgeon to diagnose and treat problems inside the knee joint using a small camera called an arthroscope. The camera transmits detailed images to a monitor, enabling the surgeon to evaluate the structures within the knee and perform precise treatment through small incisions.

Arthroscopy can be used to address numerous knee conditions, including meniscus tears, cartilage injuries, ligament injuries, loose bodies, inflammation, and certain forms of arthritis. The procedure often results in less pain, smaller scars, and quicker rehabilitation than traditional open surgery.

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