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Jumper’s Knee and Sports: How Repetitive Motion Can Impact Your Knee Health
Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, is a common overuse injury in athletes in running and jumping sports. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Orthopaedic Expertise Close to Home: Joann’s Story
Learn how Joann was able to regain a pain free, active lifestyle after her shoulder and hand surgery from Dr. Boniface here. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Tips for Managing Knee Pain
Knee pain can affect many aspects of your everyday life. Discover the steps you can take to prevent, manage, and treat knee pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
What Does a Torn ACL Feel Like?
Learn about how to tell if you tore your ACL and how doctors treat ACL tears. If you have an ACL tear, prompt treatment can help prevent a worse injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Ken’s Story: How Knee Replacement Surgery Got Him Back to Playing Hockey
After knee pain threatened to keep him from playing hockey, Ken Caine got a knee replacement at UPMC. Three months later, he was back on the ice. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Fern’s Path to UPMC for Knee Replacement
After a bad experience at another hospital, Fern Zechman had knee replacement surgery at UPMC Lititz in January and is now back to doing what she loves. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Jeff’s Orthopaedic Oncology Journey
Jeff was diagnosed with liposarcoma in his left thigh in April 2024. After undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, he is cancer-free and feeling well. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Exercises to Strengthen Your Hamstrings After a Strain
Hamstring strains are common among athletes and active people. Most don't need surgery and will heal with rest. Exercises can help to prevent re-injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Laura’s Story: Same-Day Hip Replacement Gets Restaurant Owner Back to Her Customers and Family
Laura Whitehall, 62, had her right hip replaced in October 2024 after years of pain. The Knox, Pa., restaurant owner is now back to doing what she loves. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics is the study of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and more. With good orthopaedic health, you move better and feel better, so you can make the most out of everyday life. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Orthopaedic Care about common conditions, treatment options, and recovery – as well as hear from the patients we’ve helped to get moving again.
Here, you’ll find information about:
- Exercise and Osteoporosis.
- Treating and Preventing Back Pain.
- Joint Replacement Surgery.
- Preventing Common Summer Orthopaedic Injuries.
- Osteoporosis and Yoga.
- Arthritis.
- Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?
- Much more about Orthopaedics.
