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Innovative Physical Therapy Techniques for Faster Orthopaedic Recovery
Physical therapy can take many forms and include many techniques that can meet your specific recovery needs. Learn how physical therapy can benefit you. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
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Cortisone Shots vs. Epidural Steroid Injections: What They Are and How They Work
Learn the difference between a cortisone shot and an epidural steroid injection, including conditions each treats and important facts to know. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
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Common Causes of Meniscus Tears
Meniscus tears often happen either from an acute injury during sports competition or from age-related tissue degeneration in the knee. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
If you've scheduled a shoulder replacement, the right preparation can ensure a successful surgery and recovery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Common Causes of Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuffs can tear suddenly, from falls or accidents. But wear and tear is the most common cause, and you can often avoid surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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How Can I Treat My De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis at Home?
De Quervain's wrist tendonitis causes pain at the base of the thumb and into the the wrist. There are several things to try at home to help this condition. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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How Long Does Recovering from Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery Take?
Many people can resume normal everyday activities within a few weeks of a knee or hip replacement, with full recovery taking a few months to a year. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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What Is a Complex Fracture?
Although there are so many ways to injure or break a bone, they only fall into two major categories: simple or complex. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Peter’s Story: How Hip Replacement Surgery Got Camp Director Moving Again
Peter Swift, a 40-year-old camp director from north central Pennsylvania, recovered quickly after hip replacement surgery at UPMC in North Central Pa. 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.
