OrthoOklahoma

For Appointments at our orthopedic clinic in Stillwater, OK: One Call Does It All! For your convenience, all patients call one number for all needs. Simply dial (405) 707-0900 to make an appointment for any of our locations or services.

Patients may also email appointment requests and general inquiries to Info@OrthoOK.com.

OrthoOklahoma Headquarters – Stillwater

511 South Windsor Dr.
Stillwater, OK 74074

OrthoOklahoma Spine & Specialty – Stillwater

1301 West Sixth Ave, St 201
Stillwater, OK 74074

Blackwell Location

1009 West Ferguson Ave.
Blackwell, OK 74631
Dr. Paden: Thursdays, 8am – Noon

Perry Location

1016 Fir Ave.
Perry, OK 73077
Dr. Stubbs: Thursdays, 9am – 11:30am

Ponca City Location

417 Fairview
Ponca City, OK 74601
Dr. Huskerson: Tuesdays, 9:30am – 1:30pm

For worker’s compensation matters, please email: saldridge@stillwater-medical.org

*Adjusters and Nurse Case Managers only, please.

Joe Ogle, PT/ATC

Joe is a graduate of the physical therapy program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has spent his entire career working in an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation setting, joining OrthoOklahoma after working for a national rehabilitation corporation for more than 12 years. In addition to licensure in physical therapy, Ogle is a certified athletic trainer. He also serves in the capacity of practice manager for OrthoOklahoma. While Ogle practices physical therapy out of the Stillwater state-of-the-art facility, he also manages satellite offices spanning the region. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American Association of Orthopedic Executives.He is active in local Rotary, Relay for Life and other community efforts. He is active at his church, serving as emcee for many special programs and leading mission efforts. Ogle lives in Stillwater with his wife and two sons.

Ken Roberts, PT/OCS

Ken has practiced physical therapy at OrthoOklahoma for years and developed a reputation for not only his rehabilitative experience, but his genuine care for each patient. Roberts grew up in Roland Oklahoma, earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from OSU in 1997 and later earned his master’s in physical therapy from Texas Tech University’s Health Sciences Center. He manages the PT team and is a valuable resource to the expert group of therapists available to you at OrthoOklahoma’s clinic on Windsor. He enjoys hunting, fishing, roping, mission work and spending time with his wife and dogs.

Megan Ripley, DPT

Megan brings a unique perspective to OrthoOklahoma as a former patient and physical therapy tech. She is proud to now deliver the same excellent care to her patients that she once received from OrthoOklahoma experts. Ripley earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in Tulsa, graduating within the first class from the university’s doctoral program. Ripley graduated magna cum laude with her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from Oklahoma State University. In addition to her doctoral degree, Ripley has received training at The McKenzie Institute USA in The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy with a focus on lumbar spine and cervical/thoracic spine. Ripley grew up in Red Rock, Oklahoma and currently resides with her husband and daughter in Morrison.

Brittany Pratt, DPT

Brittany earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Langston University in 2012. Prior, she received her Bachelor of Scient in Health Promotion form Oklahoma State University. Brittany grew up in Trenton, Mo., but then relocated with her family to Stillwater, Okla., in 2005. Since graduation, has has furthered her education by receiving her certification in Survivorship Training and Rehab (STAR) for cancer survivors. She also recently completed the first level of many classes that the North American Institute for Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) offers to work towards her certification in manual therapy. This class focused primarily on the lumbopelvic spine. In her spare time, Brittany attends the Stillwater Bible Church and enjoys working out.

Janelle Wensler, LPTA

Janelle graduated in 2000 from a Physical Therapist Assistant program in Colby, Kan., with a 4.0 GPA. She has been a PTA for over 15 years and returned to OrthoOklahoma after moving with her family to Iowa and then Texas for a total of seven years. Janelle has experience in orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, geriatrics and aquatic therapy. She also takes an annual trip to Uganda, to love the Uganda citizens and provide much needed healthcare. Janelle enjoys fishing, watching her kids play sports and show livestock, and hanging out with her family. She and her family are members of Sunnybrook Christian Church.

Aaron Harmon, MA,ATC

Aaron Harmon is from Helena, Oklahoma. He attended college at Oklahoma State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Health with an emphasis in Athletic Training and a minor in Health Promotion in 2001. He received his certification in Athletic Training in July of 2001. Aaron Then attended The University of Nebraska at Omaha where he received his master’s in Fitness and Wellness Management in 2003. He has been the Head Athletic Trainer at Stillwater High School since 2003. He is employed by OrthoOklahoma/SMC. He and his Wife Leica have two girls, Addison and Brylee.

The OrthoOklahoma surgery and orthopedic care center team in Stillwater, OK has a deep investment and heart for your local community. You may be surprised to learn just how far their reach goes and how many causes are impacted through their support. Take a minute to read how the our Stillwater orthopedic clinic members help improve the lives of so many. Who knows, maybe you’ll join them and get involved too?

• Stillwater High School Scholarship  – Often called The Courage Award, OrthoOklahoma’s annual scholarship is granted to a graduating senior who has overcome a barrier or recovered from an injury to remain successful in school.

• Mission Work – Passionate about spreading Christ’s love throughout the world, numerous OrthoOklahoma team members have participated in church mission trips to Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Uganda, Ethiopia and, of course, here in our community.

• Holiday Philanthropy – Knowing that the holiday’s are a peak time of need, OrthoOklahoma leaders use office holiday gathering as an opportunity to give back. Each year, they offer a drawing for a trip to raise funds benefitting area non-profit organizations.

• Scholastic Athletic Foundation for Excellence – Your OrthoOklahoma team is proud to participate in this foundation’s endowment. More information is available through Stillwater Public Schools.

A very important first step for your visit with us is to download and fill out your Patient Registration Forms and Medical Release Authorization Form. It’s important to know that your experience with treatment depends on you and your plan, so your preparation ahead of time will help us navigate the insurance process wisely and efficiently. You can check our list of some of the insurance providers with whom we’ve previously worked. If you don’t see your provider here or you have questions about any part of the forms, please contact the Central Business Office at (405) 742-5300.

To download the Stillwater Medical Center Authorization of Access or Disclosure of Protected Health Information form, click here.

The highest field strength Open MRI in the industry, delivering outstanding image quality and resolution. Featuring the Hitachi Oasis 1.2T Open MRI System. The open architecture of the Oasis system offers unmatched patient comfort, including bariatric, geriatric, anxious, and claustrophobic patients.

Now accepting patients for diagnostic non-contrast magnetic resonance imaging, including:

• Abdomen
• Kidneys
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Common Bile Duct
• Brain
• Female Pelvis
• Sinus
• Internal Auditory Canal
• Pituitary
• Carotid Arteries
• Circle of Willis
• Peripheral Joint Orthopedics
• Spine
  • https://youtu.be/7vqLtb8rGpA – Sacroiliac Joint Pain Diagnosis and Treatment

To schedule an open MRI, call (405) 742-5622.

Knee Arthritis

Do your knees feel achy and painful each step you take?  Is it becoming increasingly difficult for you to comfortably climb stairs, run, or even walk?  Are your knees swollen or stiff and often feel “locked” or as if they “buckle?”

Arthritic knees are a common complaint seen by your team at our orthopedic clinic in Stillwater, OK. With three different forms of arthritis, trust your physician to thoroughly examine, accurately diagnose and determine the best course for you.

• Osteoarthritis– The most common form of knee arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that progresses slowly, wearing down your joint’s cartilage. Patients most often are middle age to later in life.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – A serious inflammatory arthritis and chronic autoimmune disease. In addition to the traditional arthritis symptoms, RA can cause fever, fatigue and flu-like symptoms. RA most frequently affects women and can occur at any age.
• Post-Traumatic Arthritis– Develops after an injury to a joint. Post-traumatic arthritis is similar to osteoarthritis and can occur years after your injury has healed.

After a full examination, your orthopedic doctor at our Stillwater clinic will recommend a variety of treatment options for you. Each patient is different and requires different treatment. Common treatments include:

• Physical therapy, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Lifestyle modifications such as exercise or weight loss
• Supportive devices
• Injections
• Anti-inflammatory Medications
• Surgical repair

Frozen Shoulder

Do you wonder why you are losing the motion and use of one arm? Is dull, achy shoulder pain stopping you from completing every day tasks?  Are you avoiding favorite pastimes and activities because you know your shoulder inhibits you?

You may suffer from frozen shoulder, which develops when you stop using your shoulder joint normally and regularly. This may be because of pain, injury, poor surgery recovery or a chronic disease such as diabetes or arthritis.

“Often pain is the first symptom and continues to worsen, making you uncomfortable using the shoulder. With less use, your shoulder continues to lose range of motion until it is almost completely frozen. Almost 1 in 50 people experience frozen shoulder at some point in their lifetime. Patients between 40 and 60 years old are most commonly affected, and women are slightly more likely to develop it.”

– Dr. Brett Jameson

Benefit from OrthoOklahoma’s expertise at our orthopedic clinic in Stillwater, OK in the treatment of frozen shoulder and get back to normal activities.  Physical therapy is the primary treatment for frozen shoulder to regain range of motion. Depending on the stage and extent of your condition, other treatment options include:

• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Steroid injections
• Surgical repair

Hand and Wrist Injuries

Your hands, fingers and wrists get a lot of use every day. From opening a jar to swinging a golf club, you need them to fully function to fully live your life.

Don’t endure lingering or recurrent pain and swelling. Too often hand and wrist conditions or injuries are ignored, leading to further damage and increased discomfort. Let our Stillwater orthopedic clinical team evaluate your hand and wrist to understand your specific problem.

“The two primary causes of hand and wrist pain are sports injuries and repetitive overuse. With sports injuries, higher speed and higher impact activities naturally lead to higher rates of injury. Patients often brace themselves during a fall with their hands, leaving their hands and wrists to absorb the force. This leads to sprains, strains, fractures and torn ligaments. Repetitive motion, such as typing or playing the piano, is regularly the culprit of conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendon pain.”

– Dr. Scott Stubbs.

Depending on the cause, extent and age of your injury or condition, your OrthoOklahoma specialist may recommend treatments such as:

• Heating or icing
• “Buddy-taping”, taping the injured finger to an adjacent finger
• Avoiding activities that aggravate the problem
• Physical therapy, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Support with a brace, splint or cast
• Injections
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Surgical repair

Knee Pain

Do you wince in pain during normal activities like walking, climbing or kneeling? Are you concerned about recurring knee swelling? Do words like pop, lock and crunchdescribe your knee joints? Does your knee regularly give out or feel weak?

Are you nodding yes to any of these? You should consult an OrthoOklahoma bone and joint specialist to examine your knee. Over your lifetime, your knees endure a lot of pressure, weight and motion, leading to wear and tear, injury and degenerative issues.

“Injury and overuse cause the majority of knee pain,” said Dr. Thomas Wuller. “Sudden injury can be from direct impact, abnormal rotation, bending or falling and usually causes severe pain, bruising, weakness, numbness or swelling immediately. Common sudden knee injuries include ACL tears, meniscus tears, strains, sprains, dislocation and fractures. Jogging, stair climbing and cycling are regular offenders that cause overuse injuries in the knee, wearing it down over time.”

Knee pain can sometimes extend beyond the knee along tissue into the upper or lower leg, making self-diagnosis impossible and dangerous. From arthritis to ACLs, your pain’s potential cause list is long. Trust the experts at our orthopedic clinic in Stillwater to take the time and care to find the specific cause of your pain and recommend the right treatment for you. Common treatments include:

• Heating or icing
• Avoiding activities that aggravate the knee
• Physical therapy, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Support with orthotics or bracing
• Injections
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Partial or Total knee replacement

Overuse Injuries

If you OVERUSE it, you lose it?

Not always, but when it comes to joints, repetitive overuse is a common problem. Your joints allow you to bend, move, stretch and twist. Using the same motion too often with one joint wears down the muscle, bone, cartilage and tissue, leading to aching, pain, swelling and potential stress fractures.  One of the earliest symptoms is decreased performance or ability. Overuse injuries can occur in any joint or muscle group depending on the problematic motion.

Improper training or technique are typical causes of athletic overuse injuries. Taking on too much too quickly, going too fast or exercising too long can put strain on your muscles and joints. Poor form in sports motions such as strength training, swinging, pitching or throwing overloads your body in an unhealthy manner.

You don’t have to be Rookie of the Year to encounter an overuse injury. The board certified physicians at our Stillwater orthopedic clinic frequently see overuse injuries caused by day-to-day activities. Typing, sewing and playing some musical instruments all require a repetitive motion that can be strenuous over time.

Knowing you may need to continue the offending motion or activity, your team will evaluate your condition and develop the appropriate treatment plan for you.  Your treatment may include a combination of the following:

• Heating or icing
• Reduced level of activity
• Physical therapy, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Lifestyle modifications, such as weight loss or exercise
• Injections
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Surgical repair

Running and Jogging Injuries

Your breathing synchs. Your strides are effortless. Your music is jamming. 

Great runs are addictive…until you push too far or too hard. More than 70 percent of runners experience some type of running related injury. Your pain may occur suddenly in the middle of a run, bringing you to an immediate halt. Or, your aches may gradually intensify, decreasing your performance and increasing your frustration.

Running places extreme force on your joints – at least three times your body weight with each step. It’s no wonder that runners can encounter injury in a variety of joints – back, hip, knee, ankle or foot. Repetitive exercise routines without cross training build the same muscles and leave others weak, putting you at greater risk for injury. Shin splints, knee pain, stress fractures, tendonitis and back pain are common damage.

The board certified doctors at our Stillwater orthopedic clinic understand your strong desire to get back on the road.  Benefit from bone and joint experts that listen to your concerns and fully examine each component from shoe to scan. Let us work with you to diagnose your pain and develop a plan to meet your fitness needs while caring for your body. Treatment for your pain may include:

• Heating or icing
• Rest or reduced distance or speed
• Increased cross-training
• Physical therapy, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Supportive devices
• Lifestyle modifications, such as weight loss
• Steroid injections
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Surgical repair

Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff

Do you grimace in pain as you raise or lower your arm?  Is your shoulder weak making it difficult to lift or perform overhead movements? Are you wondering why your shoulder cracks and crunches?

While shoulder pain can result from numerous causes, your eam of doctors at Stillwater often diagnoses rotator cuff tears as the culprit. Your rotator cuff is a network of four muscles and several tendons holding your arm in place and allowing it to rotate. You may be at high risk for a tear if you:

• Are over 40 years old
• Recently experienced an injury
• Engage in activities using overhead motion like tennis, rowing, weightlifting or baseball

Don’t ignore your pain. Delaying treatment of a tear risks further injury. Let your orthopedic clinic team in Stillwater, OK find the right treatment for your shoulder pain and lifestyle. Depending on the extent of your injury, your treatment plan may include:

• Applying heat or ice
• Rest or limited overhead activity
• Physical therapy with strengthening exercise, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Use of a sling or supportive device
• Steroid injections
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Surgical repair

Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow

Two similar injuries. Two different points of pain. Your elbow joins your upper arm and forearm through a complex network of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. When a regular activity, such as tennis or golf, consistently uses one portion of the network over another, you may be at risk for an overuse injury. Both tennis and golfer’s elbow are forms of tendonitis in different areas of the arm.

Tennis Elbow – Pain in the outer part of your elbow that slowly worsens. You may also experience weakness in your grip or pain down your forearm. Symptoms intensify with forearm activity such as holding a coffee cup, shaking a hand or turning a wrench. Tennis elbow occurs most frequently in patients 30 to 50 years. In addition to tennis, professional painters, plumbers, carpenters, cooks, butchers and auto workers are at a higher risk.

Golfer’s Elbow – Pain in the inner part of your elbow that can appear suddenly or gradually. Your tenderness may radiate down the inner part of your arm to your wrist. Weakness, stiffness or numbness can also occur. Your pain may increase when flexing your wrist toward you, holding a coffee cup, shaking a hand or squeezing a ball. Golfer’s elbow is most common in men ages 20 to 49 and patients who use repetitive motion often, stressing the fingers and wrists.

The doctors at Stillwater’s OrthoOklahoma location listen to the precise point of your elbow pain and the common activities you enjoy to accurately diagnose your condition. During your examination, your physician may apply pressure to various areas, and you may be asked to flex or move your wrist, elbow and arm to best determine your treatment plan.  Approximately 80 percent of patients are successfully treated without the need for surgery. Common treatments options include:

• Applying ice or heat
• Rest
• Physical therapy, available onsite with OrthoOklahoma
• Equipment check to ensure racquets, clubs and other tools are not causing damage
• Use of a brace or supportive device
• Steroid injections
• Shock wave therapy
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Surgical repair

“Dr. Stubbs and his surgical team obviously did great work as evidenced by my return to work only five weeks after surgery.”

I was recently a surgical patient at Stillwater Medical Center and am completing my rehab at OrthoOklahoma. I want to express my appreciation for the respectful manner in which I have been treated, and applaud the team of professionals that has tended to me. As a veteran of surgeries at various facilities in the state, this experience has been outstanding! I had a total knee replacement, so I dealt with several departments at SMC. Although I don’t recall the names of all who cared for me, I want to mention a few specifically because of their exemplary service.

Thanks to the Joint Replacement Center team I was well prepared for this process. The JRC class and the manual provided answered many of the questions that my family and I had. The pre-surgery exercises helped me get ready for the rehabilitation necessary to take full advantage of my new knee. The JRC team made the initial rehab fun!  Thanks to Erin Wilfong, Julie, Amy, and Jerod.

Valerie was helpful in pre-registration and in pre-surgery. The nurse who prepped me for surgery put me at ease. Dr. Stubbs and his surgical team obviously did great work as evidenced by my return to work only five weeks after surgery. Additionally, those on Dr. Stubbs’ office team have provided wonderful support. Kayla and Melista have answered many questions!

The nursing team on the fifth floor provided great care. They were compassionate and concerned about my comfort and kept my family informed about my progress. David, Terry, Christian, Amelia, Becky, and others whose names I’m sorry to say I can’t recall, all alleviated any stress I felt about the procedure.

The hospital – waiting rooms, surgical area, patient rooms, halls, and physical therapy area – were spotless! Although I didn’t meet anyone from housekeeping, it is obvious the members of that team take pride in their work. As unsung heroes in many cases, they are a very important part of the patient experience.

Brittany Pratt, my physical therapist, with help from Tim and Meagan, has guided me on a smooth path to recovery at Ortho Oklahoma.

I want to commend the SMC Board for assembling a wonderful team of professionals whose concern for patient care is remarkable and medical facilities of which this community and region can be proud.

• Andre Roberson Q&A with Dr. Adam Huskerson 
• Arthritis 
• Common Knee Injury
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Preparing for Orthopaedic Surgery
• Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow 
• Total Knee Replacement 
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Joint Arthroplasty