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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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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What Is Gout? Know the Signs and Risk Factors
More than 8 million people in the United States have gout. Learn more from the experts at UPMC about prevention and treatment options. Read More
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Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?
Whether you experience joint pain due to arthritis or injury, advice varies on how to manage it. Learn whether to use ice or heat for joint pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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9 Critical Tips for Relieving Arthritis Pain
Check out our top nine strategies for arthritis relief so you can ease your pain, minimize joint damage, and improve your quality of life. Read More
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Do I Have a Dislocated Shoulder? Signs and Symptoms
A dislocated shoulder may not sound serious, but it needs a doctor's care. Here are the signs of a dislocated shoulder, and what to do if you've got one. 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.
