Our Orthopedics team is committed to helping you move better, feel better, and get back to the activities you enjoy. From sports injuries and fractures to arthritis, joint pain, and mobility concerns, we provide personalized care for patients of all ages with both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. As part of your health care home at The Richland Hospital and Clinics, patients have access to a full spectrum of orthopedic services, including diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation, inpatient care, and coordinated treatment plans developed in partnership with their primary care provider.
Whether you’re seeking relief from pain, recovering from an injury, or managing a chronic condition, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our comprehensive approach includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training services designed to help patients recover strength, restore mobility, prevent future injuries, and safely return to work, sports, and daily activities.
If joint pain, an injury, or mobility issues are holding you back, contact our Orthopedics team today to learn about your treatment options and take the first step toward getting back to the life you love. Call 608.647.6321 to learn more and make an appointment.
Orthopedics focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Whether you’re experiencing joint pain, arthritis, a sports injury, a fracture, or reduced mobility, our orthopedic team is committed to helping you get back to the activities you enjoy.
At The Richland Hospital and Clinics, patients benefit from the expertise of orthopedic surgeons Dr. Thomas Beck and Dr. Austin Ewart and their care team who provide comprehensive care close to home.
Dr. Beck has long been a trusted provider for patients throughout the region, while Dr. Ewart brings additional expertise and expanded access to specialized orthopedic care. Their shared commitment to personalized, patient-centered treatment ensures that patients receive high-quality care, advanced treatment options, and support throughout every stage of recovery.
A common misconception is that a referral to orthopedics automatically means surgery. In reality, our orthopedic team focuses on finding the treatment approach that is best for each individual patient. Depending on the condition, care may include medication, physical therapy, exercise, injections, or lifestyle modifications.
Surgery is considered only when more conservative treatments are not effective or when it offers the best opportunity for recovery. Our goal is always to relieve pain, restore function, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy as safely and quickly as possible.
If you’re experiencing persistent joint pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased range of motion, numbness, weakness, or an injury that isn’t improving, it may be time to seek an orthopedic evaluation. Early diagnosis and treatment can often prevent conditions from worsening and help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our orthopedic team is here to help you understand your symptoms, explore treatment options, and create a personalized plan for recovery. If you have concerns about your joints, bones, muscles, or mobility, don’t wait to get answers. Contact our Orthopedics team today and take the first step toward lasting relief and improved function.
When a bone fracture occurs, timely evaluation and treatment are important to support proper healing and prevent long-term complications. Our orthopedic team provides personalized fracture care based on the type, location, and severity of the injury, with treatment options designed to restore function and help patients return to their daily activities as safely as possible.
Treatment options may include:
Our team will work closely with you throughout the healing process, providing ongoing monitoring, education, and rehabilitation recommendations to help ensure the best possible outcome.
Whether you’re a student-athlete, weekend warrior, or simply enjoy staying active, our orthopedic team provides specialized care for sports-related injuries affecting the knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. We focus on helping patients recover safely, restore strength and mobility, and return to the activities they love as quickly as possible. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s goals and may include rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures, or advanced surgical techniques when needed.
Our sports medicine services include:
Our goal is to help every patient recover fully, prevent future injuries, and get back to doing what they enjoy with confidence.
Foot & Ankle Care
Foot and ankle conditions can affect mobility, balance, and overall quality of life. Our orthopedic team provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of injuries and conditions, helping patients reduce pain, improve function, and stay active.
Common conditions we treat include:
Joint Preservation & Specialized Orthopedic Care
In addition to treating common orthopedic concerns, we provide care for more complex joint conditions that may impact mobility and long-term joint health. Our team works closely with patients to develop treatment plans focused on preserving function, reducing pain, and supporting an active lifestyle.
Specialized services include:
Whether you’re experiencing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or managing a complex orthopedic condition, our team is here to help you find the right path forward.
Partial Knee Replacement For patients whose arthritis affects only one area of the knee, a partial knee replacement may be an option. This procedure preserves healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments while replacing only the damaged portion of the joint. Because it is less invasive than a total knee replacement, many patients experience a quicker recovery, less pain, and a more natural-feeling knee after surgery.
Total Knee Replacement When arthritis or joint damage affects the entire knee, total knee replacement can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore quality of life. Using advanced imaging and personalized surgical planning, our orthopedic team tailors each procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy, helping ensure precise implant placement and the best possible outcomes. Our goal is to help patients return to everyday activities with greater comfort, confidence, and movement.
A total hip replacement is a surgical option for patients experiencing significant hip pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility caused by arthritis, injury, or other degenerative joint conditions. When the hip joint becomes damaged, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and staying active can become increasingly difficult and painful.
For patients who have not found relief with conservative treatments, a total hip replacement may help reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall quality of life. Our orthopedic team works closely with each patient to determine the most appropriate treatment approach, with the goal of helping individuals return to the activities they enjoy with greater comfort, strength, and confidence.
Our orthopedic team offers advanced treatment options for complex shoulder conditions, including arthritis, fractures, and injuries related to osteoporosis. By utilizing specialized surgical techniques and modern implant technology, we are able to provide treatment plans that preserve healthy bone, restore function, and support recovery.
Shoulder Resurfacing For some patients with shoulder arthritis, shoulder resurfacing may be an alternative to traditional shoulder replacement. Rather than removing large amounts of bone, this procedure preserves more of the natural joint by placing a metal cap over the damaged surface of the humeral head. This bone-preserving approach is less invasive and may allow for a quicker recovery while helping relieve pain and improve shoulder function.
Locking Plate & Nail Technology for Shoulder Fractures Patients with osteoporosis or complex shoulder fractures often require specialized treatment to support successful healing. Advanced locking plate and intramedullary nail technologies are designed to provide greater stability in weakened bone, helping surgeons repair fractures more effectively. These innovative approaches can improve fixation, promote healing, and restore mobility for patients with challenging shoulder injuries.
Whether addressing arthritis, osteoporosis-related fractures, or traumatic injuries, our goal is to provide personalized care that helps patients reduce pain, regain strength, and return to their daily activities with confidence.
When a fracture is complex, unstable, or unlikely to heal properly on its own, surgical fixation may be recommended. This procedure realigns and stabilizes broken bones using specialized implants such as plates, screws, rods, pins, or intramedullary nails. By securing the bone in its proper position, surgical fixation promotes healing, restores alignment, and helps patients regain strength and function.
Our orthopedic team utilizes advanced surgical techniques and fixation technologies to treat a wide range of fractures, from simple breaks to complex injuries involving joints or multiple bone fragments. Following surgery, we provide comprehensive follow-up care and rehabilitation guidance to support recovery, reduce complications, and help patients safely return to their daily activities as quickly as possible.
