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Artículo - 4 Minute Read
What Is an Acute Fracture?
An acute fracture is a broken bone from a traumatic injury. Sometimes, fractures are serious. You should get emergency care right away if you think you have an acute fracture. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Christine’s Story: A New Chance to Enjoy Life After a Double Knee Replacement
Christine Taylor, a retired elementary school teacher and grandmother of two, was suffering agonizing discomfort from bone-on-bone grinding in both of her knees. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Kathy’s Story: Finding Her Spark Again After Knee Replacement
Kathy Obermeyer is a real estate agent who gained her active lifstyle back with a total knee replacement surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Luann’s Story: Regaining Mobility After Reverse Shoulder Surgery
Luann saw Dr. Campbell around the holidays in 2023. He performed her reverse total shoulder replacement surgery on Valentine’s Day 2024 — which was also Luann’s 73rd birthday. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Elaine’s Story: Navigating a Year of Fractures and Setbacks
Elaine Haller had several broken bones from falls within one year. Here's how the fracture care program at UPMC is getting her back to the activities she loves. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Max’s Story: Getting a Baseball Player Back to the Sport He Loves
When Max injured his right shoulder at age 13, he felt determined to return to the pitcher's mound. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Understanding the Parts of the Spine
The spine is a complex collection of bones, ligaments, discs, nerves, and joints. Here's what you need to know about this important part of your body. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Paul’s Story: How Hip Replacement Got Him Landscaping and Gardening Again
Paul Rizzo had both hips replaced at UPMC Williamsport, four years apart, each with an anterior approach. Now the greenhouse owner lives and works pain free. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Artículo - 6 Minute Read
Jamie’s Story: How Double Knee Replacement Led to Pain-Free Living
After years of severe pain, Jamie underwent a double knee replacement at UPMC North Central Pa. in March 2023. It helped improve her pain and mobility. 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.
