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    Ankle Arthritis Treatment Options

    March 12, 2017

    Ankle arthritis can result from multiple injuries. Learn more about the surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for ankle arthritis. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: Ankle injuries, arthritis, orthopaedics

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    Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, & More

    March 12, 2017

    Arthritis at the base of the thumb is one of the most common sites of osteoarthritis in the hand. Learn more about thumb arthritis symptoms and treatments. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: arthritis, Hand Pain, orthopaedics

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    Is Cracking Knuckles Bad for You?

    November 2, 2015

    Find out what happens when you crack your knuckles and discover the myth behind knuckle cracking leading to arthritis. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: arthritis, habits, knuckle cracking

    Learn more about knuckle cracking
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    Natural Arthritis Remedies: Treating Pain at Home

    July 5, 2015

    According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis. Find a list of natural remedies to help manage your joint pain. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: arthritis, Arthritis Foundation, different arthritis, home remedies, inflammation, natural remedies, natural remedies for arthritis, Terence W. Starz

    How to treat arthritis pain at home
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    Recognize Common Health Concerns in Seniors Early

    June 28, 2015

    Falls, incontinence, arthritis, and vision problems are common health concerns for seniors. Recognize signs early to manage these conditions. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: arthritis, dementia, elderly, falls, glaucoma, incontinence, macular degeneration, medical mondays, osteoarthritis, seniors

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    Your Knee Replacement Recovery Plan

    April 11, 2015

    You will be able to use a walker or crutches a few days after knee replacement surgery. Find out how you can regain mobility and return to daily activities. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: arthritis, joint exercises, knee replacement recovery, knee replacement surgery, medical mondays, physical therapy, surgery

    elderly man knee consultation
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    Age-Related Spine Problems

    March 16, 2015

    Learn more about age-related spine conditions, including disc herniation and spinal stenosis, and discover how you can find relief from back pain Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: age-related problems, arthritis, disc herniation, herniated disc, James Kang MD, osteoporosis, physical therapy, spine

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    My Hip Hurts: Or Is It Back Pain?

    September 8, 2014

    Hip pain is a common complaint and frequent reason patients seek help from their doctors, but is the underlying issue back problems? Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: arthritis, Dharmesh Vyas, diagnostic testing, herniated discs, Hip pain, low back pain, MRI, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, x-ray

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