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Understanding Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Type of Bone Infection
Chronic bone infections can occur when an infection spreads from a chronic wound to your bone. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Ed’s Story: Double Amputee Conquers Goals and Steps
After undergoing a second below-the-knee leg amputation, Ed Carney knew exactly where to go for his therapy — “back home" to the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's inpatient rehab unit at UPMC East.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Bone and Joint Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Infections caused by bacteria and fungi can enter into your bones, causing pain and other symptoms. Learn about bone and joint infections.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Saving Limbs Through Coordinated Care
UPMC McKeesport specialists use the latest technology and techniques to treat nonhealing wounds and prevent limb loss.Read More
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Q&A with Vascular Surgeon Natalie Sridharan, MD
Natalie Sridharan, MD, is a vascular surgeon who provides care at the new UPMC Outpatient Center on Clairton Boulevard. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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50 Phenoms: How an Assistant Principal Beat the Odds to Survive
Kristin Fox had both arms and both legs amputated after complications from the flu. But she remained driven to get back to her family and her job.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Learning to Live Again After Devastating Crash
Justin Dawson was on the job, helping a stranded motorist on the highway when a car hit him at around 60 miles per hour. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Still Fighting: After Losing Legs in Crash, Firefighter Refuses to Give in
Justin Dawson saw the car that would change his life coming at him almost in slow motion. Learn more about his story.Watch Now
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Man Pushes Forward After Losing Legs in Crash
Learn how Justin moved forward after a life-altering accident on the latest episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms”.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories