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What Are the Most Common Outpatient Surgeries?
Outpatient surgeries now make up the majority of surgical procedures in the United States. Here are some of the most common.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Ella’s Story: Making History After Back-to-Back Knee Injuries
Ella overcame two separate knee injuries to return to soccer and make history. Learn about her injuries and her treatment at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Need Medical Care? Here’s How to Make the Right Choice
There are more choices for health care than ever before — urgent care, emergency care, your PCP, and even telehealth visits. Here, we break down your options.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Gordie’s Story: How Foot Treatment at UPMC Helped Him Reach the Finish Line
Chronic lower-body problems stemming from a high school foot injury kept Gordie Dunlap from running for almost 40 years. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Do I Have a Sprain or a Strain?
Sprains involve ligaments and strains involve muscles and tendons. Both cause pain and mobility problems and have similar treatments. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Saving Janet’s Leg: Vascular Surgery at UPMC Passavant
Learn about how UPMC Passavant's limb salvage program saves lives, including patient Janet C. of Mercer County.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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What Is a Soft-Tissue Injury?
Soft tissue is any part of the body other than bones and organs which help it to move and function, such as muscles, tendons, fat, fibrous tissue, nerves, or blood vessels.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Health Disparities Q&A with Aaron Taylor, MD
Aaron Taylor, MD, joined UPMC Mercy's Division of Trauma in 2020 as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Signs of Poor Circulation and How to Treat It
Poor circulation might be a sign of a more serious problem with your blood vessels. Learn to recognize the signs of poor circulation.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness