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Esophagectomies offer hope to some cancer patients
An esophagectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a portion or all of someone’s esophagus,…
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Hand Surgery: 3 things to know
Our hands are at the center of what we do every day. Because of this…
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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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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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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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Physical therapy before surgery may reduce recovery time
Pre-surgical physical therapy, or prehabilitation, is often needed before orthopedic surgery to better optimize your…
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Physical therapy: What to expect before your first visit
People may hear the words ‘physical therapy’ and immediately envision a physical therapist leading someone…
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Is my incision infected? 3 things to know after surgery
After a successful surgery, a surgical infection is one of the biggest concerns your surgeon…
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What to know about robotic chest surgery
With technology comes incredible advancements, and robotic surgery is a great example of progress in…
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