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What Is Bi-Level Disc Replacement?

July 13, 2017

Bi-level disc replacement is a surgery used to treat bi-level disc herniations in the neck. Learn more about this surgery, its benefits, and recovery time. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: bilateral disc replacement, orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedics

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Recovery from Partial ACL Tear: Ariana’s Story

April 5, 2017

Ariana received treatment for a partial ACL tear at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Read more about her treatment and recovery. Read More

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Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: acl tear, back to school, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, sports injury, sports medicine

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Life After Hip Replacement: Mark’s Story

December 30, 2016

Mark Turley, 55, was an avid runner with four half-marathons under his belt, when persistent pain in his groin sidelined his fitness regimen. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: back stenosis, back surgery, bilateral hip replacement, orthopaedic surgery, pain management, paint story, UPMC Orthopaedic Care

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Runner’s Dynamic Warm-up and Cross Training

July 7, 2015

To help you get race-ready and maximize your training, we recommend a dynamic warm-up and crosstraining. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: cross training, dynamic warmup, marathon training, orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, Total Body Cross Training, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

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Medical Mondays: Joint Replacement

April 13, 2015

Learn more about joint replacement surgery, recovery, and prevention in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: joint, joint pain, knee replacement, malunion, medical mondays, nonunion, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff, shoulder replacement

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What Is Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

April 8, 2015

In cases of a severe rotator cuff injury, coupled with arthritis in the shoulder, a reverse shoulder replacement may be the best treatment option. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: arthroplasty, joint replacement, medical mondays, orthopaedic surgery, reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff, rotator cuff surgery, shoulder, shoulder replacement

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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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6 Tips for Good Bone Health

May 14, 2014

Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D

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The Importance of Staying Fit at Any Age

January 25, 2014

Just 30 minutes of daily exercise can help older adults lower their risk of dozens of common health conditions. Learn more. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness

Tagged with: cross training, cycling, daily exercise, FACE, fitness, fitness plan, George Burns, orthopaedic surgery, Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes, PRIMA, rowing, running, swimming