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specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

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Anterior and Posterior Total Hip Replacement

Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement

Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction and Replacement

Partial Knee Replacement

Rapid Recovery Protocols

Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement

Robotic Partial Knee Replacement

Robotic Total Knee Replacement

Total Knee Replacement

conditions

Knee pain

Hip pain

treatments

Joint replacement

Hip replacement

Knee replacement

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Dr. Nickel is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery. His expertise includes hip and knee reconstruction and replacement with emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and rapid recovery. Well-versed in modern, state of the art techniques and technology, his treatment philosophy emphasizes a patient-centered and specific practice that utilizes the best procedure, implant, approach and navigation for each individual. He has a particular interest in returning all patients to their highest possible function using tailored treatment options, particularly in young, active patients with hip and knee pathology. Dr. Nickel is a Waupun native and graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate. He returned to Wisconsin to attend the Medical College of Wisconsin where he got his medical degree and graduated with distinction in research. Dr. Nickel completed his residency at Duke University and his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. A prolific surgeon, educator and researcher, Dr. Nickel has been recognized with numerous clinical and research awards at national and international meetings.

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East Madison Hospital Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Clinic

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UWMF

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University Hospital

Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial

When a knee replacement became imminent, Susan Cowles ended up returning more than six decades later to the place that had provided her with expert care as a child.

Susan Cowles

Coming full-circle for her knee replacement

Two-time U.S. Open golf champion Andy North turned to UW Health when he finally decided that he couldn’t put off hip replacement surgery any longer.

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Andy North hitting the links of life after hip replacement

Family Medicine Dr. Dave Kunstman finds relief from knee pain cause by osteoarthritis. Following a less-invasive partial knee replacement surgery, he's back to his daily runs.

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Partial knee replacement gets Dr. Kuntsman up and running again

Lisa once viewed knee replacement surgery as a last resort. But after undergoing the procedure, she now advises people not to wait.

Lisa Steinkamp walking her dog across a crosswalk

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Knee replacement surgery helped Lisa get back to being active

When hip pain prevented WISC-TV Sports Director Jay Wilson from covering the Badger football team from the sideline, he underwent a total hip replacement. Six weeks later he was back in the game.

Doctor Brian Nickel demonstrating hip joint movement with his hands for patient Jay Wilson

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Rob's life was transformed by two hip replacements, giving him a new outlook on the future.

Rob Zaleski walking down a dirt path in the autumn

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Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

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