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.]