April is Occupational Therapy Month, and the theme for 2026 —“Enriching Lives Through Meaningful Engagement”—perfectly captures the impact Occupational Therapists have on patients every day.
At Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons, we are proud to celebrate our dedicated team of Occupational Therapists (OTs) who play a vital role in recovery. In the orthopaedic world, OTs don’t just treat injuries—they help patients restore independence and return to daily life.
At Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons (MOS), we know your time matters. Our Access Center handles a high volume of patient calls each day, which can sometimes lead to longer wait times. To help you reach us quickly and efficiently, we offer several convenient ways to connect with our team—many of them available online and 24/7.
Below, we break down the best way to contact MOS based on your specific needs, so you can get answers and care without unnecessary delays.
It’s that time of year — the snow is flying and Holiday Break is in full swing, and that means one thing: ski season is officially here!
If you’re lucky, you’ll head out West to the mountains or up north to Michigan’s beautiful ski resorts. For the rest of us, it might mean carving out a Saturday afternoon to visit a local Southeast Michigan ski hill. No matter where you ski or snowboard, one thing is true: it’s thrilling, it’s great exercise, and it’s one of those rare “life sports” that people of all ages can enjoy.
But whether you’re cruising down a mountain or navigating an icy slope on the side of a landfill (yes, we all know the one), there’s always risk. Most skiers have heard someone talk about “blowing out” their knee — usually meaning a torn ligament. Unfortunately, knee ligament injuries are very common in skiing. Just ask the patients I’ve seen over the last couple of weeks whose ski trips ended much earlier than planned.
As you’re well aware, the Holiday Season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. By early November, Christmas music is already playing around the clock on at least two popular local radio stations. Most national retailers have been in full holiday mode for months, and at many local grocery and drug stores, the Halloween aisle becomes the Christmas aisle within days. Even in our neighborhoods, holiday lights go up earlier each year.
I’ll admit—I love it.
But as much as I enjoy the early decorating spirit, I’m aware that hanging lights on a sunny Saturday in mid-November is a lot safer than scrambling to do it on an icy weekend in mid-December. Every year, as I reach from the end of my extension ladder to decorate the peak of my house, I’m reminded just how easy it is to fall. And for full disclosure: I am absolutely “the crazy guy” at the end of the street who over-decorates his house with lights.
Even if you aren’t like me, you may want to read on for some tips to help you decorate safely this holiday season—or safely take your decorations down once January arrives.
Detroit will always be Hockeytown USA—and not just because of the Red Wings’ legendary fan base. Across Metro Detroit, players of all ages lace up their skates for early-morning practices, travel leagues, and pick-up games. But with hockey season often comes something less exciting: injuries. Each year, roughly 70,000 youth hockey-related injuries are treated in doctors’ offices and emergency rooms nationwide—and that doesn’t even include the weekend warriors who discover that getting out of bed the next morning isn’t as easy as it used to be.
I believe the key to sports injury prevention—hockey included—is education. While some injuries are simply part of the game, many are preventable with proper warm-ups, conditioning, and the right protective equipment. When combined with smart decision-making on the ice, these strategies can dramatically reduce the risk of getting hurt. Understanding the most common hockey injuries can also “lend a hand” in keeping you and your teammates safe this season.
As temperatures drop and the seasons change, many people don’t realize that late fall and early winter are some of the most common times for orthopaedic injuries. From slippery leaves to early patches of ice, backyard clean-up, and holiday decorating, these months bring a spike in sprains, strains, fractures, and joint injuries.
At UrgentOrtho by Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons, we provide fast, walk-in orthopaedic care for injuries that can’t wait — helping you avoid long ER visits and get treated by an orthopaedic specialist right away.
Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Southfield office now offers in-office trigger finger procedures, performed by fellowship-trained hand surgeons Dr. Rachel Rohde, MD and Dr. Christina Endress, MD.
When an unexpected bone, joint, or muscle injury happens, waiting days or weeks for care isn’t an option. That’s why Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons offers UrgentOrtho – specialized urgent orthopaedic care – located right in the heart of Royal Oak.
Summer is back in Michigan—and so are the sports, trails, courts, and fields we’ve all been waiting for. Whether you’re hitting the golf course, running local trails, or competing in summer leagues, the last thing you want is to be sidelined by an injury.
But unfortunately, orthopedic injuries like torn rotator cuffs, meniscus tears, ACL injuries, and ruptured Achilles tendons don’t take a summer break.
At Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons (MOS), our fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Specialists use advanced, minimally-invasive surgical techniques and accelerated rehab protocols to help you recover faster and get back to doing what you love.
Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons (MOS) is proud to announce the expansion of services at our West Bloomfield office, enhancing access to comprehensive musculoskeletal care for families in Oakland County and beyond. Beginning June 9, the West Bloomfield location will see pediatric patients and will now offer both physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) on-site. As the largest orthopaedic practice in Michigan, our commitment to accessible, specialized care continues to drive our growth. This expansion ensures patients of all ages—especially children—can receive expert care closer to home.