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.

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

Focused orthopaedic sports medicine care for Knee, Shoulder, and Athletic Injuries

Knee Care

ACL Injury Treatment
Meniscus Tear Treatment
Knee Ligament Injuries
Cartilage Restoration
Knee Arthritis Care
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

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Shoulder Care

Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Arthritis
Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries

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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, & rehabilitation of sports- & exercise-related injuries. The goal is to help patients recover safely, return to activity quickly, & improve overall performance.

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