Search Results for: wrist

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  Recovering from Hand and Wrist Injuries

  March 17, 2021

  From jammed and dislocated fingers to wrist sprains and breaks to conditions like tendonitis, learn the most common hand and wrist injuries that doctors see.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

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  Treatment for Sprained or Fractured Wrists

  June 14, 2018

  When you hurt your wrist, the first step is determining if you need fractured or sprained wrist treatment. Find out the differences here.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: fractures, injury, sports medicine, sprains

  

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  Wrapping a Wrist Sprain in 5 Simple Steps

  January 16, 2017

  These five essential steps help you wrap a wrist sprain on your own.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: injury prevention, joint injuries, treating injuries, wrapping a sprain, wrist sprain

  

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  How to Wrap a Sprained Wrist or Ankle

  April 25, 2022

  Discover how to wrap a sprained wrist or ankle with the help of Dr. Heather Rosen, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care North Huntingdon,Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Safety

  Tagged with: ankle, ankle sprain, how to, injury, sprain, video, wrap, wrist, wrist sprain

  

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  Benefits of Playing Squash and How to Prevent Injuries

  April 8, 2024

  Squash is growing in popularity in Pittsburgh. Learn the benefits of this fun, fast-paced sport, as well as its most common injuries and how to prevent them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Top 2 Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures on the Body

  March 20, 2024

  Here's what you should know about the two most common elective plastic surgery procedures on five key areas of the body.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Plastic Surgery

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Understanding Newborn Screenings

  March 7, 2024

  Your child will get blood, hearing, and heart screenings after birth. These screenings help doctors identify problems that are best caught early. Find out more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What May Cause Your Elbow Pain

  March 31, 2024

  Elbow pain can make even the simplest tasks feel unbearable. Learn more about elbow pain reasons and how common it can be.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Hanna’s Story: How One High School Basketball Player Made a Comeback After Physical and Mental Challenges

  December 27, 2023

  During an away game in her junior season, Hanna went up for a three-pointer and had her feet taken out from under her by a defensive player. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Affinity