Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics is the study of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and more. With good orthopaedic health, you move better and feel better, so you can make the most out of everyday life. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Orthopaedic Care about common conditions, treatment options, and recovery – as well as hear from the patients we’ve helped to get moving again.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Exercise and Osteoporosis.
Treating and Preventing Back Pain.
Joint Replacement Surgery.
Preventing Common Summer Orthopaedic Injuries.
Osteoporosis and Yoga.
Arthritis.
Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?
Much more about Orthopaedics.

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Managing Pain in Your Joints During the Winter

January 10, 2015

Do your joints painfully serve as your weather prognosticator during the colder months? Learn how to handle joint pain in the winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: cold weather, dehydration, fish oil, joints, omega-3
Article - 2 Minute Read

4 Fish Oil Facts to Help Ease Joint Pain

November 2, 2014

Fish oil is a popular alternative for joint pain relief. Check out these 4 fish oil facts to learn about the link between the supplement and joint pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Nutrition, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: anchovies, decoxahexaeonic acid, DHA, Eicosapentatonic acid, EPA, fish oil, fish oil facts, fresh water fish, joint pain, Natural chemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3s, salmon, sardines, shad, smelt
Article - 2 Minute Read

Q&A: Facts About Spinal Cord Injury

October 23, 2014

Learn more about spinal cord injuries (SCI), including what causes them, how they are treated and what the rehabilitation process looks like for patients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Amanda Harrington, neurosurgery, outpatient therapy, pain, rehabilitation, spasms, spinal cord injury, Spinal Cord Injury Services, UPMC Center for Spinal Cord Injury
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My Hip Hurts: Or Is It Back Pain?

September 8, 2014

Hip pain is a common complaint and frequent reason patients seek help from their doctors, but is the underlying issue back problems? Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: arthritis, Dharmesh Vyas, diagnostic testing, herniated discs, Hip pain, low back pain, MRI, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, x-ray
Article - 2 Minute Read

Common Contributors to Back Pain

June 29, 2014

Learn more about common causes of back pain, and discover some easy techniques to prevent back pain, such as smoking cessation and improved posture. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: back pain, back strain, depression, Gwendolyn Sowa, low back pain
Article - 2 Minute Read

6 Tips for Good Bone Health

May 14, 2014

Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D
Article - 1 Minute Read

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Option Can Lead to Faster Recovery

April 17, 2014

Minimally invasive hip and knee surgery can help patients speed up their recovery process. Learn more about UPMC's program and its benefits for patients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: hip implants, hip replacement, Horizon Orthopaedics-UPMC, knee implants, knee replacement, knee surgery, Mark Gardner DO, minimally invasive surgery, physical therapy, UPMC Center for Rehab Services
Article - 1 Minute Read

Tips for Choosing the Right Shoe for You

February 17, 2014

Check out this question and answer session with Dr. Stephen Conti, a foot and ankle specialist, who explains how to choose the right shoe for your feet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: ballet flats, bunions, feet, hammertoes, high heels, orthopaedics, Q & A, shoes, Stephen F Conti MD
Article - 1 Minute Read

Brittle Bones: Four Facts About Osteoporosis

November 1, 2013

Avoid brittle bones with these osteoporosis facts. Learn more about this bone disease and osteoporosis prevention, symptoms and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: bone fracture, bone health, bone mineral density test, calcium, National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, Susan Greenspan MD, UPMC Health Plan