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Ankle surgery: When and why is it necessary?
Ankle injuries, especially for athletes, are very common. In the United States, approximately two million…
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Spinal traction: A complementary therapy for back pain
Back pain can be a frustrating and debilitating health issue for many people. In fact,…
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Myositis ossificans: Abnormal bone tissue growth in muscles
Myositis ossificans may sound like a complicated condition, but this abnormal bone-tissue growth is a…
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Limb lengthening helps children with limb length differences
When a bone breaks, it naturally regrows to heal the fracture. Orthopedic surgeons can help…
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Patient story: A journey of recovery and healing
Lisa Carroll was driving home from a weekend out of town with her daughter. She…
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Foot or toe joint fusion: 3 things to know
Joint fusion is an option if you have pain in your foot or toes that…
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Podiatry: 3 things to know about foot health
Swelling and foot pain aren’t normal. If you have difficulty doing daily activities, or if…
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Knee pain? Reasons to consider knee cartilage restoration
If your sore knee is causing you to cut back on favorite activities, you might…
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Frozen shoulder: What is it and how is it treated?
It may start as mild pain or stiffness to the shoulder area, but frozen shoulder…
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