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Orthopaedic Care
Read how Duke orthopaedic specialists are taking new approaches to care for children and adults with joint pain and injuries.
NC Woman Wins Kayaking Competition After Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery
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 fac ...
Fast Treatment at Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Knee injuries, ankle sprains, dislocated shoulders, and broken bones occur without warning. When they happen, skip the crowded ER and general urgent care. That ...
Joint Health Program Helps NC Man Get Back to Activities He Enjoys
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 t ...
Duke’s Joint Health Program Helps You Move Pain-Free Again
If hip, knee, shoulder, or thumb pain is slowing you down, Duke Health's Joint Health Program may be just what you need. This collaborative program combines ph ...
Ankle Fusion or Ankle Replacement?
When persistently painful ankle arthritis from a chronic ankle injury or ankle fracture makes walking, exercise, or climbing stairs unbearable, it’s time to co ...
Prevent Overuse Injuries in Baseball Pitchers
Overuse injuries of the elbow are becoming more common among youth baseball pitchers as games are played year-round and leave little time for rest. As a result ...
Achilles Tendon Surgery at Duke Leaves Woman Stronger than Before
Penny Pope, 65, is an exceptionally fit woman, exercising five or six days per week. Following surgery at Duke Health to fix an Achilles tendon that ruptured w ...
Hairline Fractures: What You Need to Know
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 ...
Growth Plates: What You Need to Know
What are growth plates and why are they so important? Here's what you need to know.
Painful Bunions
Painful bunions can be treated successfully with surgery. The key is finding a surgeon you trust, one who identifies your unique issues and goals, and recommen ...
Preventing Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff tears are more common than you may think. About 10% of people in their 50s and half over the age of 70 will have one. While many rotator cuff tear ...
Duke Osteoporosis and Bone Health Program Keeps Wilmington Woman on her Feet
After a fall resulted in a broken sacrum and pelvis, Deborah Stephenson, 71, sought care at Duke Health. There, she began visits to the Duke Osteoporosis and B ...