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.

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Dr. Jake Bauwens and Jordan Ruedt, PT, DPT, of OHOW featured on The Morning Blend TMJ4
Posted on: 20-Jul-2026
Dr. Jake Bauwens, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, and Jordan Ruedt, a physical therapist at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW),
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