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Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Basic Facts and Information
Do you suffer from arthritic conditions? If so, you may be wondering about knee and hip replacement surgeries. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
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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Article - 3 Minute Read
Can the Weather Cause Aches and Pains?
Is it possible for your joints to predict the weather? Some people’s bodies may just be more sensitive to changes in the weather. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Bi-Level Disc Replacement?
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
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Knee Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
More than 32 million people in the United States have some form of osteoarthritis. Learn how UPMC Orthopaedic Care experts treat knee arthritis. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How to Prevent Hip Fractures
An estimated one-third of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. Falls can often lead to fractures, particularly in patients with osteoporosis. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 1 Minute Read
4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Preventative actions and careful monitoring can help minimize foot problems that result from neuropathy. Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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Do You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand affecting 4 to 10 million Americans. Watch Now
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What Is Osteoporosis? Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thin and weak, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Those over the age of 50 are most at risk. Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
