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A year after a reverse shoulder replacement, Vicki Reynolds won a kayaking competition. She has her doctor to thank, and a word of encouragement for people facing similar injuries. “You’re like, 'Oh, I'm injured. This is the end.’ And it's not.”

Knee injuries, ankle sprains, dislocated shoulders, and broken bones occur without warning. When they happen, skip the crowded ER and general urgent care. That’s for sick people. Duke Orthopaedic Urgent Care offers fast treatment for your injury for lower co-pays and minimal exposure to illness. Open daily. No appointment needed.

Arthritic hip pain was getting in the way of Jeff Peeler’s ability to do the exercise he enjoys. Duke’s Joint Health Program allowed him not only to get back to it, but also to be in better shape for his eventual hip replacement surgery, when that time comes. “It’s a very positive program,” Peeler said. “There’s no downside.”