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8 hours ago Call (414) 384-6700 for assistance. Request Appointment. Our physicians and staff strive to facilitate our patients’ return to activities that have been prevented due to musculoskeletal injuries or arthritis by employing innovative surgical and non-surgical techniques. If your pain is preventing you from enjoying the quality life that you deserve please consider The Orthopedic Institute of … >> Go To The Portal


What is the Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin?

Call (414) 384-6700 for assistance. Request Appointment. Our physicians and staff strive to facilitate our patients’ return to activities that have been prevented due to musculoskeletal injuries or arthritis by employing innovative surgical and non-surgical techniques. If your pain is preventing you from enjoying the quality life that you deserve please consider The Orthopedic Institute of …

When did Orthopedic Institute launch the patient portal?

Although no surgery is risk free, the surgeons at the Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin will individualize a treatment plan best for each patient. After a thorough workup including history, physical exam, x-ray and possibly a CT scan or MRI evaluation, a surgical plan will be devised with the needs of the patient.

How do I contact Orthopedic Institute?

The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of specialty physicians providing the complete spectrum of musculoskeletal care. Due to demand, we have extended our Express Ortho services to better serve the community ... Patient Portal. Always on the go? Make life easy with our Patient Portal. Accepted Insurance Plans. See All Plans.

How do I access the patient portal?

Orthopedic Institute launched the Patient Portal using the Athena platform on June 15th, 2020. Physician notes from patient visits before that date did not get moved over to the new portal. For information regarding a visit to Orthopedic Institute before June 20th, 2020, please call 605-331-5890. Our Billing and Medical records department will assist you.

How does a Total Knee Replacement Work?

The surgeon makes an incision to access the affected knee. Through careful precise surgical technique the damaged cartilage is removed. The new implant is fixed in place usually by bone cement. The implant is matched to each patient based on size and other individual physical measurements.

What is done prior to surgery?

After the decision is made to schedule a total knee replacement by you and your physician usually a medical workup performed by your primary care physician is ordered. This assures that our patients are medically safe to undergo the surgical procedure.

How long is the hospital stay?

As technology has improved hospitalization stays have lessened. We offer outpatient, 23 hour and traditional inpatient total knee and hip replacement. You will have physical and occupation therapy prior to discharge to assure you are safe enough to go home.

What to expect after surgery?

After surgery several in office visits are scheduled to make sure you are progressing appropriately. Usually physical therapy is ordered. Also, to prevent blood clots from forming you will be prescribed medication to take for 4-6 weeks.

Does Google Chrome work on mobile?

Google Chrome or Safari may appear to work from your phone in a mobile environment, but some features such as printing forms may not function properly from a phone. There is not a mobile app, but a mobile browser will work. At this time, there is no patient portal, mobile app.

Is there a patient portal for the Athena app?

At this time, there is no patient portal, mobile app. You may find an Athena portal in the App Store, but it is not for patients and will not work. Please use your mobile browser to access the portal. Orthopedic Institute launched the Patient Portal using the Athena platform on June 15th, 2020.