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Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are common concerns after a radical prostatectomy because surgery can affect the nerves needed to achieve an erection and control your bladder. Fortunately, Duke He... Show More alth surgeons are expertly equipped in techniques that spare those nerves, and offer a penile rehabilitation program to help you recover faster. Here, urologic oncologist Tara Morgan, MD, explains what you need to know if your doctor recommends a prostatectomy. Show Less

A hairline fracture, also known as a stress fracture, is a small crack in a bone. They most often appear in the legs or feet and are usually caused by a change in activity level that results in increased repeti... Show More tive stress on the bone. “The typical story is that somebody started long-distance running, or went back to football after summer break, or changed their running shoes so that their arch is supported differently,” says Duke orthopedic surgeon Robert T. Tisherman, MD. We sat down with Dr. Tisherman to learn more about hairline fractures. Show Less