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From Hip Surgery to Appalachian Trail Hike in Less Than a Year
Craig Uhler of Williamsport isn’t one to sit still for very long. Last year, his job as a land surveyor had him on his feet and in the outdoors most of the time.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Top Questions About Ankle Sprains Answered
Regardless of your age, ankle sprains are common. About 25,000 ankle sprains occur daily and more than 70 percent are recurring ankle sprains that never completely healed. The following questions and answers should guide you in recognizing an ankle sprain and knowing what to do.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
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UPMC Doctors Pioneer Foot Pad Grafting to Alleviate Chronic Pain
Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD, and Beth Gusenoff, DPM, at UPMC have started offering foot pad grafting to help relieve certain types of chronic foot pain.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Your Hip Pain May be the Sign of a Rare Condition
Cellular death in the hip area has nothing to do with your mobile phone, but it does have everything to do with mobility. An interruption of the blood supply to bone components, particularly the shoulders, knees and hips, is what causes cellular death. Bone is alive, but without blood tissue it dies. And ultimately, this leads the bone to collapse. This disease is known medically as Avascular Necrosis (AVN), and has aliases the include osteonecrosis, bone infarction, aseptic necrosis or ischemic bone necrosis.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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When to Worry About Hip Pain
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is caused by cell death in the bones due to a lack of blood supply. Learn more about the symptoms of AVN.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Orthopaedics
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Recovery from Partial ACL Tear: Ariana’s Story
Ariana received treatment for a partial ACL tear at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Read more about her treatment and recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Achilles Tendon Problems: What You Need to Know
Achilles tendon problems are very common, especially among middle-aged "weekend warriors" who don't exercise regularly.Watch Now
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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What Are Bunions? Treatment, Causes, and More
A bunion is an angular deformity of the joint at the base of the great toe. Learn more about the types of bunions and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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Symptoms, Treatment, & Recovery of a Broken Ankle
A fractured or broken ankle is a common condition that can occur due to a fall, sports injury, or car accident. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics