Knee Arthroscopy with or without Meniscectomy

A Denmark, Wisconsin native, Dr. Brandon J. Stradel received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Bay, where he now serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. He completed his residency training at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI. He went on to complete advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Minnesota & TRIA Orthopedic Center. During his fellowship, he was able to provide medical care for the University of Minnesota Football and Wrestling teams. As a former wrestler himself, Dr. Stradel has a special interest in treating athletes and helping them safely and confidently return to competition. 

Dr. Stradel treats patients of all ages and treats a wide variety of conditions, with a special focus on conditions affecting the shoulder and knee. This includes fracture care, rotator cuff repair, biologic tuberoplasty for irreparable rotator cuff repairs, anatomic total shoulder replacement, reverse total shoulder replacement, pyrocarbon shoulder replacement, shoulder dislocations/instability, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, meniscus repair, meniscus transplant, knee cartilage restoration and transplant, patellofemoral instability, knee osteotomy, unicompartmental knee replacement, robotic assisted and patient specific total knee replacements.

Dr. Stradel also performs hip replacement surgery through a direct anterior muscle sparing approach, and treats common conditions affecting the hand, elbow, and lower extremity.

Dr. Stradel believes the best part of his job is working as a part of a team that helps patients improve their function and quality of life. His approach to treatment is personalized to each patient, where he takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns and unique circumstances.

In his free time, Dr. Stradel enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading, weightlifting, and being involved in the wrestling community.