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Causes and Treatment for Sciatica
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How Balance Therapy Helps Seniors with Fall Risk
Balance therapy, or vestibular rehabilitation, helps seniors and others minimize their fall risk, so they can live more independent lives. Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
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Medical Mondays: Hip Replacement
Pain in your hip from arthritis or other causes can be debilitating and interfere with your quality of life. Learn More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries
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Crutches: 12 Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Left unchecked, early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can erupt into debilitating pain that leads to permanent nerve damage. Learn more. Read More
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Managing Flat Feet: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks
Flat feet, sometimes referred to as adult flat feet or flatfoot, are progressive deformities affecting the arch of the foot. Find treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
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Infographic: Making Skeletons Seem Less Scary
Halloween is synonymous with skeletons, but there's no reason to be afraid! Check out our infographic to learn more about the skeletal system. Read More
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10 Ways Spine Care Has Changed in 30 Years
We're comparing and contrasting the trends in Spine Care from 1985 to the current trends in 2015. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, 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.
