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Sprains & Strains

Whether you’re a teen playing high school sports, an adult who is an avid runner or a senior who plays weekly doubles tennis, chances are that at some point, you’ll experience the discomfort of an...

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Back Safety For The Holidays: Travel, Tree Trimming and More

Tis the holiday season and time to reflect on the many blessings in our lives and to enjoy the company of friends and family. But it’s also the time of year when we’re busier than ever and often...

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NSAIDs for Joint Pain

NSAIDs or non-steroidal inflammatory drugs are the number one choice for everything from headaches, colds, muscle aches and stiffness to minor orthopedic injuries like a sprained ankle or pulled...

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Causes of Hip Pain

The first step in treating hip pain is to determine the cause. Your age, level of activity, gender and medical history are important clues in helping the doctor diagnose the source of persistent aches...

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Hip Dislocation

What does remodeling the house, falling off a ladder, a car accident or hurting yourself in a very physical sport like football, snow skiing, wrestling or basketball have in common? You have a greater...

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Symptoms of Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Pain, tenderness and stiffness in your hip – what’s going on? Unlike a major trauma from a car accident or fall, the discomfort from osteoarthritis of the hip can be subtle at first. You may notice a...

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Nonsurgical Treatment for Joint Pain

Surgery is not always the immediate solution to stiffness, pain and limited range of motion due to joint pain in your knee or hip. Before suggesting the most appropriate treatment plan for your...

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Going Home From The Hospital After Knee Surgery

If you or a family member will be having knee surgery, you might be wondering what to expect when you return home from the hospital. How much discomfort will you be in? Will you be able to get by...

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Making The Most Of Your Doctor Visit

If you are scheduled to see an orthopedic specialist about acute or chronic pain in your knee, hip or shoulder joint, you might want to take the time to prepare for the visit by following several good...

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What You Need To Know About Metal on Metal Hip Implants

There have been many media reports lately about metal-on-metal hip implants and the potential risk they pose. It can be confusing for patients and families to sort through the information and to know...

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