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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: State of the Art Orthopaedic Care
Dr. Ivan Tarkin, chief of Orthopaedic Traumatology at UPMC, discusses collaborative and cutting-edge approaches to treating patients. Read More
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Open (Compound) Leg Fracture: Treatment and Recovery
Updated Oct. 19, 2020 While breaking a bone sounds straightforward, there are actually many different ways a bone can break. An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, can occur through a simple fall, playing a sport, being in a car accident, or any other high-impact event. “When an adult patient comes in with a fracture, our goal is to… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Should You Get Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed joint replacement operations. Learn more from UPMC experts. Read More
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Joint Replacement: Your Pressing Questions Answered
If you’ve been experiencing pain, stiffness, or a grinding feeling in your hips or knees, you may be a good candidate for joint replacement. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Specialized Surgery for Patients with Bone Cancer
Listen to the latest UPMC HealthBeat Podcast with Dr. Stella Lee on Specialized Surgery for Patients with Bone Cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Want Stronger Bones? Here Are Some Exercises That Could Help
Bones get thinner and can break easier with age. However, doing the right types of exercise can preserve bone density and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Katie’s Story: A Mother’s Journey from Hip Injury to Half Ironman
Katie, an active wife and mother of three with a passion for physical fitness, is an athlete. In the fall of 2016, Katie, 37, was almost 800 miles into a yearlong 1,000-mile running challenge when her right hip began to hurt. Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Stenosis
As people age, symptoms such as pain in the lower back and legs become more frequent. One common source of that pain is spinal stenosis. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
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Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Basic Facts and Information
Do you suffer from arthritic conditions? If so, you may be wondering about knee and hip replacement surgeries. Watch Now
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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.
