Search Results for: scoliosis
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Healing Your Spine
Back pain doesn’t have to take over your life. Christopher Standaert talks treatment options for patients to improve their pain without medications and surgeries.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair?
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) with MitraClip™ may be an option for patients with mitral valve regurgitation. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Elaine: Not Your Typical 74-Year-Old
Staying active is a priority for Elaine Barron, now 74. When she broke her pelvis in 2014 after slipping and falling on ice, a referral brought her to UPMC for physical therapy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)?
Osteogenesis imperfecta, or "brittle bone disease," is a genetic condition that causes frequent bone fractures and other symptoms. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What to Know About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Using advanced technology, surgeons are able to perform minimally invasive spine surgery using smaller incisions. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Eileen: Overcoming Back Pain Without Surgery
By the time Eileen Scott turned 66, she was at her wit's end. Born with scoliosis, she'd spent a lifetime dealing with chronic back pain. But her pain had become so severe she could barely walk 250 steps a day. As she neared retirement, she wondered about her future and dreams of traveling.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Video
Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease
Follow along as former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier talks with Julian about his journey with overcoming sickle cell disease.Watch Now
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness