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Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD

(Dr. Craig Ladd Olson, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: shoulder instability, bursitis, hip problems, and more.

1111 Bayshore Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220

(920) 682-6376

Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, BayCare Clinic and BAYCARE CLINIC LLP.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

1111 Bayshore Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220

(920) 682-6376

(920) 652-0115

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Some issues Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

In The News

“As Principal Craig Olson steps down from his position at Prior Lake High School, he leaves a legacy of work in the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District.”—"Principal leaves lasting impact", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, February 2007

“As Principal Craig Olson steps down from his position at Prior Lake High School, he leaves a legacy in the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District.”—"Principal Olson's legacy continues", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, February 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

knee replacement

total knee replacement

trigger point injection

In 2012, Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD had a list price for knee replacement, total knee replacement, and trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
doctor visit	482
hip imaging	90
hospital care	14
injections	129
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	217
pelvic imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	34
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	249

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	368
hip imaging	59
hospital care	18
injections	107
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	29
lab tests	47
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	138
pelvic imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	182

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	160

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	54
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	97
doctor visit	256
hip imaging	36
injections	97
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	76
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	95

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	119

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	31
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	211
hip imaging	24
injections	51
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	56
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	214

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	60
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	122
injections	30
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	168
hospital care	13
injections	48
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	22
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	221
injections	54
musculoskeletal imaging	35
X-rays	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	32
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	201
injections	55
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	25
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	125
injections	48
musculoskeletal imaging	33
X-rays	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	333
injections	87
musculoskeletal imaging	62
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	28
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	332
hospital care	14
injections	91
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	60
pain management	13
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	40
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Manitowoc, WI were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	71
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	256
hip imaging	52
hospital care	14
injections	72
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	19
lab tests	47
lower extremity surgery	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	66
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
pain management	13
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	19
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

BayCare Clinic

BAYCARE CLINIC LLP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Craig L. Olson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$2,314 Osteoarthritis of the knee $2,314
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,822 Juggerknot $679	ROSA-Knee $222	Hips-None $181	Comprehensive Shoulder System $130	Taperloc $122	Other $489
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,434 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $60	$1,374
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$775 Hip $625	SPEED $83	NA $67
Great Lakes Orthopedics	$366 $366
Other	$151 PuraPly $38	XIAFLEX $31	Hip $13	$69

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,160
Food and Beverage	$1,733
Travel and Lodging	$1,588
Education	$1,381

Biography

Dr. Craig Olson practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His areas of expertise include hip replacement, total shoulder replacement, and knee replacement. Dr. Olson graduated from Rush Medical College. He trained at Rush University Medical Center for residency. He is affiliated with Aurora BayCare Medical Center and Advocate Health Care.