Search Results for: knee
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do I Need to Wear a Knee Brace?
If you have an acute or chronic knee injury, a knee brace can help stabilize your knee and manage any pain or discomfort you have. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Ella’s Story: Making History After Back-to-Back Knee Injuries
Ella overcame two separate knee injuries to return to soccer and make history. Learn about her injuries and her treatment at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Chris’ Story: Getting Active Again After Same-Day Knee Replacement
An active lifestyle took a toll on Chris' knees, but same-day replacement surgery is helping him become active once more. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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How to Treat Knee Pain at Home
After knee replacement surgery, there are steps you can take to treat your knee pain in addition to having outpatient rehabilitation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Knee Replacement Q&A with Robert Richards Jr., MD
As you grow older, you may find that your knees are starting to hurt. While joint pain is not uncommon, it can begin to interfere with one’s quality of life if the knee pain continues to progress. If left untreated, it may result in the need for a knee replacement. To learn more about knee…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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New Therapy Delivers Pain Relief for Knee Replacements
Discomfort is expected after a knee replacement procedure. For some, a new therapy may help lessen their pain during recovery. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Strengthening Exercises to Stabilize the Knees
These 4 knee strengthening exercises target your quadriceps and hamstrings, the muscles that help your knees absorb shock and stay healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Michael’s Story: Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
After 50 years of standing on his feet as a pharmacist, Michael Ducko, 70, knew it was time to replace his aching knee. He was thrilled to learn his surgeon offered robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Regaining an Active Lifestyle Thanks to Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
After years of pain and decreasing activity, Shelly Cameron decided to go ahead with knee replacement surgery on both knees at UPMC. Her only regret: Not doing it sooner.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
