Search Results for: x-ray

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  What Is the Difference Between an X-Ray, CT, and MRI Scan?

  November 6, 2022

  Medical imaging technologies help diagnose a wide variety of diseases and injuries. Explore the differences between X-rays, CT scans, and MRI imaging today.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: computed tomography, ct scan, imaging exams, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, x-ray

  

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  Dorothy’s Story: Hip Replacement Surgery to Improve Her Pain

  April 3, 2024

  Dorothy underwent a hip replacement procedure with orthopaedic surgeon Terrance Foust, DO, at UPMC Cole in September 2023. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  What Are the Symptoms of a Frozen Shoulder?

  March 18, 2024

  Learn about frozen shoulder symptoms, why frozen shoulders happen, and what you can do to recover faster and prevent another frozen shoulder.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Is a Nerve Block?

  January 29, 2024

  Nerve blocks help people who have acute or chronic pain. They're also used as a local anesthesia. Most are injections, but some are surgical. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pain Medicine

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  Eating Again After the POEM Procedure

  January 15, 2024

  Art West is enjoying eating once more, thanks to the POEM procedure, a new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment offered at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Phil’s Story: Moving On from Chronic Pain

  January 11, 2024

  When his pain started, Phil was in his late 20s and in good health. He sought help from multiple providers to find out what was causing his pain.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Point-of-Care Ultrasound: What to Know

  January 10, 2024

  Point-of-care ultrasound is a focused ultrasound exam. A clinician performs this exam at a person's bedside. They do this to speed up decision-making and answer specific questions in real time.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  What Are Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) and How Should I Treat Them?

  January 8, 2024

  Bone spurs can form in almost any joint in your body. They're more common as you age or if you have osteoarthritis.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  What Are the First Signs of Kidney Cancer?

  December 14, 2023

  Learn about the first signs of kidney cancer, early detection, risk factors, treatment options, and more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Urology

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty