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Bone Tumor

Diseases & Conditions Bone Tumor Bone tumors develop when cells within a bone divide uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass of abnormal ...

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Home Safety Checklist

Staying Healthy Home Safety Checklist Most falls occur at home, and most broken bones result from falls at home. Falls can cause serious inj...

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Ewing Sarcoma

Diseases & Conditions Ewing Sarcoma Ewing sarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that usually begins growing in a bone . It occurs pri...

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Therapeutic Exercise Program for Epicondylitis - OrthoInfo - AAOS

Recovery Therapeutic Exercise Program for Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow) Related Media Diseases & Conditions Tennis Elbow...

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Activities After Total Knee Replacement

Recovery Activities After Total Knee Replacement Related Media Treatment Before and After Total Joint Replacement video Recovery Preventing ...

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Osteoid Osteoma

Diseases & Conditions Osteoid Osteoma An osteoid osteoma is a benign (noncancerous) bone tumor that usually develops in the long bones o...

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Diseases & Conditions Ankylosing Spondylitis Related Media Diseases & Conditions Anatomy of the Spine video Anatomy Illustration sho...

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Sledding Injury Prevention

Staying Healthy Sledding Injury Prevention The speedy, bumpy, sometimes scary slide downhill is one of the outdoor winter activities that yo...

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Vertical Talus

Diseases & Conditions Vertical Talus Vertical talus is a rare deformity of the foot that is diagnosed at birth. Because babies are born ...

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Neck Sprains and Strains

Diseases & Conditions Neck Sprains and Strains Related Media Diseases & Conditions Anatomy of the Spine video A sprain of the ligame...

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Spine Basics

Diseases & Conditions Spine Basics Related Media Diseases & Conditions Anatomy of the Spine video Understanding your spine and how i...

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Muscle Cramps

Diseases & Conditions Muscle Cramps A muscle cramp is an involuntary contraction of a muscle that occurs suddenly and does not relax. If...

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Talus Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Talus Fractures Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video A talus fracture is a break in one of the bones...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Diseases & Conditions Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one type of inflammatory arthritis. It is a chronic disease that...

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Registry Resources for Patients

Treatment Registry Resources for Patients The resources described on this page were developed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon...

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Nonossifying Fibroma

Diseases & Conditions Nonossifying Fibroma Nonossifying fibromas (NOFs) are the most common benign (not cancerous) bone tumor in childre...

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Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroplasty

Treatment Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroplasty Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty is a surgery for patients with thumb CMC joint a...

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Sports Concussion

Diseases & Conditions Sports Concussion Concussions are traumatic brain injuries. They occur in a wide range of sports and affect athlet...

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Helping Fractures Heal (Orthobiologics)

Treatment Helping Fractures Heal (Orthobiologics) Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video Orthobiologics are substances that orth...

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Synovial Chondromatosis

Diseases & Conditions Synovial Chondromatosis Synovial chondromatosis (also called synovial osteochondromatosis) is a rare, benign (nonc...

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Finger (IP Joint) Fusion

Treatment Finger (IP Joint) Fusion Interphalangeal (IP) joint arthrodesis (fusion) is a procedure where a finger joint is prepared and held ...

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Shoulder Dislocation

Diseases & Conditions Shoulder Dislocation Related Media Recovery Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises handout This articl...

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Nursemaid's Elbow

Diseases & Conditions Nursemaid's Elbow Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury of early childhood. It is sometimes referred to as "pulled ...

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Hockey Injury Prevention

Staying Healthy Hockey Injury Prevention Ice hockey is one of the fastest growing organized sports in the United States. USA Hockey , the na...

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Acetabular Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Acetabular Fractures Related Media Recovery Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery video An acetabular f...

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Volleyball Injury Prevention

Staying Healthy Volleyball Injury Prevention According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , more than 183,000 volleyball-related...

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Managing Orthopaedic Surgery-Related Pain With Medications

Recovery Managing Orthopaedic Surgery-Related Pain With Medications After orthopaedic surgery, your doctors will make every effort to contro...

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Football Injury Prevention

Staying Healthy Football Injury Prevention Football is the leading cause of school sports injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product S...

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Biceps Tendinitis

Diseases & Conditions Biceps Tendinitis This article was written and/or reviewed by a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (AS...

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About Holiday Safety

Staying Healthy About Holiday Safety Many common holiday activities can cause injuries that can make any festive season anything but jolly. ...

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Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide

Recovery Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide Related Media Does My Rotator Cuff Tear Require Surgery? podcast This content was written and/or re...

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Why It's Time to Stop Calling Doctors "Providers"

Treatment Why It's Time to Stop Calling Doctors "Providers" Related Media When Should I See an Orthopaedic Surgeon? podcast AN ORTHO-PINION ...

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Revision Total Shoulder Replacement

Treatment Revision Total Shoulder Replacement This article was written and/or reviewed by a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (...

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Multiple Myeloma/Plasmacytoma

Diseases & Conditions Multiple Myeloma/Plasmacytoma Multiple myeloma (also known as myeloma) is the most common primary bone cancer. How...

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Thumb Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Thumb Fractures A broken thumb can be a serious problem. Loss of thumb function due to a fracture can affect your ...

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Swimming Injury Prevention

Staying Healthy Swimming Injury Prevention More than 290,000 swimming-related injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors' of...

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Proper Preparation

Staying Healthy Gymnastics Injury Prevention Gymnastics is a rigorous sport, requiring long hours of practice and complex physical movements...

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Child Safety Seats

Staying Healthy Child Safety Seats According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leadin...

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Hip Dislocation

Diseases & Conditions Hip Dislocation This article addresses hip dislocation that results from a traumatic injury. To learn about pediat...

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Hip Bursitis

Diseases & Conditions Hip Bursitis Related Media Recovery Hip Rehabilitation Exercises handout Bursae are small, jelly-like sacs that ar...

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Patient Story: Hip Resurfacing - OrthoInfo - AAOS

Treatment Patient Story: Hip Resurfacing Firefighter Kenneth Knott's job relies on his ability to move heavy equipment and carry injured pat...

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Ladder Safety Guide

Staying Healthy Ladder Safety Guide Ladders are useful tools. Nearly everyone uses them to reach out-of-the-way objects on pantry shelves or...

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Animal Bites

Diseases & Conditions Animal Bites Each year, millions of people in the U.S. are bitten by animals. Most animal bites occur on the finge...

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Seniors and Exercise

Staying Healthy Seniors and Exercise Related Media Staying Healthy Exercise and Arthritis video As we grow older, we tend to become less act...

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Lipoma and Atypical Lipomatous Tumors

Diseases & Conditions Lipoma and Atypical Lipomatous Tumors A lipoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor made up of fat tissue. It is the m...

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ACL Reconstruction Procedure

Treatment ACL Reconstruction Procedure Related Media Treatment ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery? article This animation describes the ana...

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Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion

Treatment Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion Related Media Treatment Spinal Fusion Procedure video Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to c...

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Meniscal Transplant Surgery

Treatment Meniscal Transplant Surgery Related Media Diseases & Conditions Meniscus Tears Overview video The meniscus is a C-shaped cushi...

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Diving Safety

Staying Healthy Diving Safety One Shallow Dive Can Wreck a Neck. "Each summer, orthopaedic surgeons see emergency room patients who dive hea...

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Achondroplasia

Diseases & Conditions Achondroplasia Related Media Diseases & Conditions Anatomy of the Spine video Diseases & Conditions Spinal...

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Osteosarcoma

Diseases & Conditions Osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma is a rare cancer of the bone. Cancer occurs when one type of cell grows out of control a...

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Total Elbow Replacement

Treatment Total Elbow Replacement This article was written and/or reviewed by a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). Altho...

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Distracted Walking

Staying Healthy Distracted Walking Distracted driving can cause crashes, injuries, and even death; it's a prevalent public issue that the Am...

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Driving Safety

Staying Healthy Driving Safety Traffic accidents are a major cause of serious injury and death in America. Every day, orthopaedic surgeons s...

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Hip Conditioning Program

Recovery Hip Conditioning Program Related Media Recovery Hip Rehabilitation Exercises handout Hip Replacement Surgery: What Can I Expect? po...

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Knee Conditioning Program

Recovery Knee Conditioning Program Related Media Recovery Knee Rehabilitation Exercises handout To ensure that this program is safe and effe...

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Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations

Diseases & Conditions Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations A hemangioma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor made up of blood vessels. The...

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Cervical Plating Procedure

Treatment Cervical Plating Procedure Related Media Treatment Spinal Fusion article This animation shows how a cervical plate may be applied ...

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Cross Training

Staying Healthy Cross Training Cross training is a way to vary your fitness program by combining different types of exercise activities. Whe...

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Aerobic Exercise

Staying Healthy Aerobic Exercise Although weight loss often motivates people to head to the gym, the health benefits of aerobic exercise go ...

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Osteochondroma

Diseases & Conditions Osteochondroma An osteochondroma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that develops during childhood or adolescence. I...

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Manipulation Under Anesthesia After Total Knee Replacement

Treatment Manipulation Under Anesthesia After Total Knee Replacement Related Media Treatment Total Knee Replacement Surgical Video video Tot...

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Knee Replacement Implants

Treatment Knee Replacement Implants Related Media Treatment Total Knee Replacement Procedure video During knee replacement surgery, an ortho...

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Sciatica

Diseases & Conditions Sciatica Related Media Diseases & Conditions Herniated Disk Animation video If you suddenly start feeling pain...

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Total Joint Replacement

Treatment Total Joint Replacement Related Media Hip Replacement Surgery: What Can I Expect? podcast Treatment Total Knee Replacement Procedu...

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Gout

Diseases & Conditions Gout Related Media Why Do My Feet Hurt? podcast Gout is a disorder that causes sudden attacks of intense pain, swe...

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How Broken Bones Heal

Recovery How Broken Bones Heal Related Media Treatment About Casts video Diseases & Conditions Fractures (Broken Bones) article A broken...

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Backpack Safety

Staying Healthy Backpack Safety Related Media Recovery Spine Rehabilitation Exercises handout Backpacks are a popular and practical way for ...

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Orthopaedic Surgery and Smoking

Treatment Orthopaedic Surgery and Smoking Cigarette smoking is recognized as one of the major causes of preventable disease. Most people kno...

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Knee Exercises

Staying Healthy Knee Exercises If my knee hurts, why exercise? Having strong, flexible muscles is the best way to keep knees healthy and pre...

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Spine Conditioning Program

Recovery Spine Conditioning Program Related Media Recovery Spine Rehabilitation Exercises handout To ensure that this program is safe and ef...

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Safe Exercise

Staying Healthy Safe Exercise When people begin a new exercise program, they often push their bodies too far and put themselves at risk for ...

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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Treatment Shoulder Arthroscopy Related Media Does My Rotator Cuff Tear Require Surgery? podcast Treatment Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair v...

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Electrodiagnostic Testing

Treatment Electrodiagnostic Testing Did you know that your body is an electrical generator? Nerves and muscles create electrical signals tha...

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Spinal Injections

Treatment Spinal Injections Related Media Recovery Spine Rehabilitation Exercises handout Treatment Treatment Options for Low Back Pain vide...

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Prescription Drug Safety in Orthopaedic Surgery

Treatment Prescription Drug Safety in Orthopaedic Surgery Bone and joint injuries and surgeries can be painful. Orthopaedic surgeons are com...

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Meniscus Repair

Treatment Meniscus Repair Related Media Diseases & Conditions Meniscus Tears Overview video Anatomy MRI scans show (Left) a normal menis...

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Hip Resurfacing

Treatment Hip Resurfacing Related Media Treatment Preventing Infection After Joint Replacement Surgery video Patients with advanced arthriti...

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Orthotics

Treatment Orthotics An orthotic device is: A foot pad or heel insert purchased at your local pharmacy or sporting goods store A custom-molde...

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Arthroscopy

Treatment Arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize and treat problems inside a joint. The ...

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Replantation

Treatment Replantation Replantation refers to the surgical reattachment of a body part (such as a finger , hand, or toe) that has been compl...

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OrthoInfo Podcast

OrthoInfo Podcast The OrthoInfo podcast is a monthly series where board-certified orthopaedic surgeons answer frequently asked questions fro...

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OrthoInfo - Patient Education | AAOS

Patients rely on OrthoInfo to help them better understand orthopaedic health issues like arthritis, broken bones, and sports injuries, plus ...

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Anatomía

Diseases & Conditions Hombro congelado (Frozen Shoulder) El hombro congelado, llamado también capsulitis adhesiva, causa dolor y rigidez...

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Scapular (Shoulder Blade) Disorders

Diseases & Conditions Scapular (Shoulder Blade) Disorders Related Media Recovery Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises hand...

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Descripción

Treatment Artroscopia de rodilla (Knee Arthroscopy) Related Media Treatment ACL Reconstruction Procedure video Diseases & Conditions Men...

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Anatomía

Diseases & Conditions Codo de tenista (epicondilitis lateral) (Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)) El codo de tenista o epicondilitis ...

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Low Back Pain

Diseases & Conditions Low Back Pain Related Media Treatment Treatment Options for Low Back Pain video Diseases & Conditions Herniate...

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Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Diseases & Conditions Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle Related Media Why Do My Feet Hurt? podcast A stress fracture is a small cra...

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Collateral Ligament Injuries

Diseases & Conditions Collateral Ligament Injuries Related Media Recovery Knee Rehabilitation Exercises handout Knee ligament sprains or...

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Mallet Finger

Diseases & Conditions Mallet Finger Mallet finger is an injury to the thin tendon that straightens the end joint of a finger or thumb. T...

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Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program

Recovery Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program Related Media Recovery Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises handout Do...

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Knee Rehabilitation Exercises

Recovery Knee Rehabilitation Exercises To ensure that this program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctor's...

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Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Diseases & Conditions Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Related Media Recovery Hip Rehabilitation Exercises handout Transient osteoporos...

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Turf Toe

Diseases & Conditions Turf Toe Related Media Recovery Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation Exercises handout The simplest definition of turf to...

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Outpatient Spine Surgery

Treatment Outpatient Spine Surgery What Is Outpatient Spine Surgery? Lumbar microdiskectomy Cervical disk replacement Anterior cervical disk...

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How To Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers

Recovery How To Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers Related Media Treatment About Casts video If you break a bone in your leg or foot, have a p...

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Anatomía

Diseases & Conditions Espondilosis cervical (osteoartritis de cuello) (Cervical Spondylosis) Muchas cosas pueden causar dolor de cuello,...

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Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow

Diseases & Conditions Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video A distal humerus fracture...

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Orthobiologics (Regenerative Medicine) FAQ

Treatment Orthobiologics (Regenerative Medicine) FAQ Orthobiologics are therapies developed from biologic (natural) substances that can be u...

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Rotator Cuff Tears

Diseases & Conditions Rotator Cuff Tears Related Media Treatment Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair video Recovery Rotator Cuff and Should...

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Total Knee Replacement

Treatment Total Knee Replacement Related Media Treatment Total Knee Replacement Procedure video Treatment Total Knee Replacement Surgical Vi...

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Péndulo Circular:

Recovery Ejercicio después de cirugía del hombro (Shoulder Surgery Exercises) Este es un programa de ejercicios básicos para restaurar la fl...

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Use of Stem Cells in Orthopaedics

Treatment Use of Stem Cells in Orthopaedics In the past several years, much has been written about stem cells, both in scientific articles a...

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Anatomía

Diseases & Conditions Dolor de hombro y problemas comunes del hombro (Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems) Related Media Treatmen...

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Frozen Shoulder

Diseases & Conditions Frozen Shoulder Related Media How Does Menopause Affect Bone and Joint Health? podcast Recovery Rotator Cuff and S...

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Sprained Thumb

Diseases & Conditions Sprained Thumb A sprained thumb occurs when the ligaments that support the thumb are stretched beyond their limits...

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Diseases & Conditions Thoracic Outlet Syndrome This article was written and/or reviewed by a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surge...

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Patellar (Kneecap) Instability

Diseases & Conditions Patellar (Kneecap) Instability When things are "in the groove," they're going smoothly. That certainly is the case...

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Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures Related Media Treatment About Casts video Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video A pate...

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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Diseases & Conditions Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Related Media Diseases & Conditions Anatomy of the Spine video Spondylolys...

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Shin Splints

Diseases & Conditions Shin Splints Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem. The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the ...

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Osteoarthritis of the Elbow

Diseases & Conditions Osteoarthritis of the Elbow Related Media Staying Healthy Exercise and Arthritis video This article was written an...

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Anatomía

Treatment Reemplazo total de rodilla (Total Knee Replacement) Related Media Treatment Before and After Total Joint Replacement video Treatme...

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Muscle Contusion (Bruise)

Diseases & Conditions Muscle Contusion (Bruise) Athletes in contact sports have many opportunities to get a muscle contusion (bruise). I...

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Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain

Diseases & Conditions Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain Related Media Recovery Knee Rehabilitation Exercises handout This article addresses ...

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Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder

Diseases & Conditions Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder Related Media Recovery Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises hando...

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Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide

Recovery Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide Related Media Hip Replacement Surgery: What Can I Expect? podcast Regular exercise to restore ...

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Finger Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Finger Fractures Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video Although the bones in the fingers are small, a...

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Stress Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Stress Fractures Bone is in a constant state of turnover. Every time you run and jump, your bones break down a lit...

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Dupuytren's Disease

Diseases & Conditions Dupuytren's Disease Dupuytren's disease is a condition that affects the palmar fascia — the fibrous layer of tissu...

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Anatomía

Diseases & Conditions Fractura del escafoides de la muñeca (Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist) Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal...

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La esperanza y las exageraciones

Treatment Glucosamina y sulfato de condroitina (Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) Aproximadamente, 30 millones de estadounidenses sufren ...

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Surgical Safety Checklist: Steps Your Healthcare Team Takes

Treatment Surgical Safety Checklist: Steps Your Healthcare Team Takes Just as an airline pilot and crew use a safety checklist to ensure a p...

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Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Orthopaedic Surgery

Treatment Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Orthopaedic Surgery The goal of orthopaedic treatment is to relieve pain and restore function...

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Trigger Finger

Diseases & Conditions Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a condition affecting tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resultin...

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Patellofemoral Arthritis

Diseases & Conditions Patellofemoral Arthritis Related Media Staying Healthy Exercise and Arthritis video Recovery Knee Rehabilitation E...

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Diseases & Conditions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Related Media Recovery Therapeutic Exercise Program for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome handout Dise...

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Programa Inicial de Ejercicio

Recovery Guía de ejercicios para la parte baja de la espalda (Back Exercises) Para restaurar la fortaleza de la parte baja de la espalda y u...

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Pelvic Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Pelvic Fractures Related Media Recovery Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery video Recovery How Broken...

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Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures

Diseases & Conditions Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures Related Media How Does Menopause Affect Bone and Joint Health? podcast Diseases ...

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Pectoralis Tendon Tear

Diseases & Conditions Pectoralis Tendon Tear This article was written and/or reviewed by a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon...

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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Diseases & Conditions De Quervain's Tenosynovitis De Quervain's tenosynovitis is swelling of the tendons that run along the thumb side o...

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Causa

Diseases & Conditions Contusión muscular (moretón) (Muscle Contusion (Bruise)) Los deportistas que hacen deporte de contacto tienen much...

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Nonunions

Diseases & Conditions Nonunions Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video With modern treatment methods, most broken bones (fra...

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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Diseases & Conditions Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Related Media Recovery Therapeutic Exercise Program for Epicondylitis (Tennis...

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Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)

Diseases & Conditions Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve) Related Media Diseases & Conditions Anatomy of the Spine video Cervical...

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A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes

Staying Healthy A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes For young athletes, sports activities are more than play. Participation in athletics im...

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Revision Total Hip Replacement

Treatment Revision Total Hip Replacement Related Media Recovery Dislocation After Total Hip Replacement video Treatment Preventing Infection...

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Boutonnière Deformity

Diseases & Conditions Boutonnière Deformity A boutonnière deformity can affect the index, middle, ring, and little fingers. It is often ...

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Lower Limb Length Discrepancy

Diseases & Conditions Lower Limb Length Discrepancy A limb length discrepancy is a difference between the lengths of the arms or legs. T...

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Causa

Diseases & Conditions Prevención y tratamiento de la osteoporosis (Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis) El hueso es un tejido vivo,...

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Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)

Diseases & Conditions Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome) This article was written and/or reviewed by a member...

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Trampoline Injury Prevention

Staying Healthy Trampoline Injury Prevention Related Media Recovery How Broken Bones Heal video In recent years, trampoline jumping has grow...

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Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist and Hand

Diseases & Conditions Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist and Hand Ganglion cysts are the most common mass or lump in the hand. They are not canc...

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Anatomía

Diseases & Conditions Dedo en gatillo (Trigger Finger) El dedo en gatillo es una afección que causa dolor, rigidez y la sensación de que...

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Preparing for Low Back Surgery

Treatment Preparing for Low Back Surgery Related Media Treatment Treatment Options for Low Back Pain video Treatment Spinal Fusion Procedure...

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Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)

Diseases & Conditions Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap) Related Media Recovery Knee Rehabilitation Exe...

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X-rays, CT Scans, and MRI Scans

Treatment X-rays, CT Scans, and MRI Scans Diagnostic imaging techniques help narrow the causes of an injury or illness and ensure that the d...

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Tips for a Safe Running Program

Staying Healthy Tips for a Safe Running Program Related Media Why Do My Feet Hurt? podcast Although running injuries are quite common, you c...

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