Orthopaedic Care
Read how Duke orthopaedic specialists are taking new approaches to care for children and adults with joint pain and injuries.
EOS Imaging Reduces Radiation Exposure for Children with Scoliosis
Children with scoliosis require frequent X-rays to check their progress and monitor their growth. Over time, that can mean a lot of exposure to radiation. Fort ...
How to Prevent Bunions in One Easy Step
The end of summer usually means storing away your comfy sandals and putting your feet back into closed, snug-fitting shoes. But the wrong footwear may lead to ...
Back on the Bike Following Hand Surgery at Duke
Writer Mark Schreiner’s routine was upended after a bicycle accident left him with broken fingers and broken bones in his hand, unable to work for three months ...
Teenage Soccer Player Back on the Field After ACL Reconstruction at Duke
If there’s one thing 13-year-old Mike Greeson is passionate about, it’s soccer. So when a mid-game collision with another player left him with a torn ACL, he w ...
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery for Meniscus Tears
The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body, and meniscus tears are often the cause of knee pain and knee injury.
Duke Health Offers Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic
Athletes who experience a sports injury, sprain, strain, or bone fracture on the field can be seen quickly at Duke Health’s Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clin ...
Hammer Toe Treatment Gets People on their Feet Faster
If your toes are crooked or stiff, you may have a hammer toe. They may be caused by a sudden injury, chronic instability, an autoimmune disease (such as rheuma ...
When Young Athletes Need Sports Injury Care
When young athletes get hurt, the best option for care is often an orthopaedic doctor who specializes in sports-related injuries. It is important to know what ...
Stay Safe and Healthy Playing Pickleball
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports enjoyed by young and old. While it’s a great way to be active and social, it’s also important to stay healthy a ...
Know When to See a Doctor for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder discomfort is common among older people, typically due to injury, arthritis, and normal wear and tear from overuse. It can also affect younger people ...
Creative Thinking and Collaboration Save Man’s Leg
A devastating traffic accident in November of 2021 left Bruce DeShazo clinging to life. After being airlifted from Roxboro, NC to Duke University Hospital, a l ...
Teen Plans for Future After Vertebral Body Tethering Corrects Scoliosis
Ausley Rudd was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. The condition worsened as she grew until surgery was needed to stop her spine’s worsening curvature. Rathe ...