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Key Things to Know About Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is relatively common in babies and sometimes not diagnosed until adulthood. Learn about symptoms and treatments for hip dysplasia. Read More
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Recovery From Rotator Cuff Surgery
How long does it take to recover after rotator cuff surgery? What kinds of physical therapy will you do? Find the answers to common questions. Read More
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Treating Your Foot and Ankle Problems
The UPMC Foot and Ankle Center can work with you from initial diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation – tracking your progress every step of the way. Read More
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Is A Sports Hernia Really A Hernia?
A sports hernia is called athletic pubalgia, which is a core muscle injury that causes pain in the lower abs and groin. Here's what to know. Read More
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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
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50 Phenoms: How a Student Overcame a Traumatic Spinal Injury
Ryan Kolonich suffered a severe spinal injury while skiing in high school. But spinal surgery and rehab helped him recover. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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What Are Spinal Fractures? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The vertebrae that protect your spinal cord can break from a trauma or from bones weakening as you age. Read More
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Jean’s Story: From Stenosis to Back Pain Relief through Minimally Invasive Surgery
Jean knows staying active is key to successful aging. Our experts made sure spinal stenosis didn't slow her down. Here's her story. Read More
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Recovering from Hand and Wrist Injuries
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
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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.
