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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.
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 ...
Duke Health Sports Medicine Providers Give Back to Athletes in the Community
When children, teens, and college athletes play sports, there’s always a chance of injury. Fortunately, Duke sports medicine experts are on the sidelines at ma ...
What's Behind Your Behind-Your-Knee Pain?
Just as car oil lubricates the components of an engine, our knee is lubricated by fluid that allows the joint to bend and move easily. Injury or illness can di ...
Durham Woman Back in the Pool Following Hip Replacement Surgery at Duke
Ava Brownlee, 69, had her left hip replaced at Duke in 2016. Eight years later, when she began to experience the same type of pain in her right hip, she knew j ...
Sports Physicals for Teen Athletes
Does your child need a sports physical? If they plan to work out with their high school team this fall, participate in a fall sport, or try out for a sport any ...
After Multiple Dead Ends, Surgery at Duke Restores Virginia Woman’s Ability to Walk
When surgery to fix a broken ankle left Lynne Barrett in pain and unable to walk, she sought multiple medical opinions and underwent months of physical therapy ...
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 ...
Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery
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 ...